DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Nobembre 24)— Nadakpan sa mga membro sa Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) ang tulo ka notadong nga hold-uper niadtong Mierkules Nobembre21. Giila sa CIDG ang mga nadakpan nga sila si Santos Culimbang Saiwan, 53; Robert Mandahay Tomas, 34; og Ryan Ongcas Ambin, 28. Pulos residente sa Barangay Marilog, ning dakbayan. Gi-ambakan […]
Archives for 2018
Book sale up for the holiday season in Davao
DAVAO CITY – Hundreds of Dabawenyos dug into their favorite children’s tales and the wide array of bestselling fiction and non-fiction titles at the Big Bad Wolf (BBW) book sale opening at The Tent of Azuela Cove in Lanang here Thursday afternoon. People beamed upon seeing the prices, which were marked down by as much […]
Davao rolls out community consultation on traffic, transpo plan
DAVAO CITY – The city government on Friday rolled out a survey to get the public’s view on the current traffic and transportation situation and how Dabawenyos generally travel. The survey, which targets 1,500 respondents, will help the government provide the public with better, safe and efficient transportation system. It will also be used for […]
Guevarra confident of securing conviction for Ampatuans
MANILA –Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday expressed confidence about securing conviction against the suspects in the so-called “Maguindanao Massacre”. Guevarra told reporters during the 9th anniversary of the massacre that the prosecution of those involved in the incident will be completed early next year. Guevarra said that the sheer volume of those involved in […]
Duterte renews call for mandatory ROTC
DAVAO CITY (November 23) — President Rodrigo Duterte renewed his call for the revival of mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) for college students to beef up the country’s defense on Thursday, November 22. “Let me take this opportunity to ask Congress to expedite the passage of the Reservist Employment Rights Act that is currently […]
Zamboanga anti-drug ops net P150K illegal drugs, 7 nabbed
ZAMBOANGA CITY (November 22)— Seven alleged drug personalities were arrested and some PHP150,000 worth of illegal drugs — including marijuana — were seized in separate anti-drug operations throughout the Zamboanga Peninsula region, police said Thursday. Chief Insp. Arlan Delumpines, Zamboanga City Police Office’s Police Station 7 chief, identified the arrested suspects as Joven Enriquez, 38; […]
Cebu Pacific experiences technical issues
MANILA (November 22)– Passengers of local carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) have been experiencing flight changes from Nov. 20 to 22 due to Tropical Depression Samuel and technical difficulties, the airline said on Thursday. A CEB representative told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) that both domestic and international flights have been affected by technical issues. A few […]
Gov’t to release details on PH, China agreements
DAVAO CITY (November 21)- Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo has assured the public that the government will release the details of the agreements inked between the Philippines and China. Chinese President Xi Jinping ended a state visit to the Philippines on Wednesday as Filipino lawmakers pressed for the full disclosure on the new bilateral deals, including for […]
iAMResponsible campaign to raise industry standard on livestock, aquaculture
DAVAO CITY (November 22)– The iAMResponsible campaign of various Food Safety Regulatory bodies of the country and of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will raise industry standard on livestock and agriculture. As part of the nationwide celebration of the Antibiotic Awareness Week, the iAMResponsible campaign was launched on November 19, 2018 to further raise […]
Project Inclusion
GIVEN the right condition and proper support, persons with disability can contribute to the workplace and in the community. This is shown in the initiative of the private sector in coordination with local government units where support is provided through the access-to-work model which prepares job seekers and employers. In this scheme, education and advocacy […]
Gov’t employees to receive additional cash incentive through CNA
DAVAO CITY (November 21)– Government employees may receive another cash incentive not exceeding PhP 25,000, through the Collective Negotiation Agreement or CNA. The annual CNA Incentive is a one-time benefit, and shall be granted not earlier than December 15, 2018. In a Budget Circular No. 2018-5 issued by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), […]
Davao region releases initial list of election watch list areas
DAVAO CITY (November 21) – The Police Regional Office (PRO-11) on Wednesday bared the areas in 43 cities and municipalities in Davao Region that are placed under the election watch list areas (EWAS) for the upcoming 2019 midterm election. Chief Inspector Jason Baria, PRO-11 spokesperson, said the number could go down if the peace and […]
Seven areas in Mindanao still on signal 1; ‘Samuel’ approaches Leyte gulf
DAVAO CITY (November 20)– Tropical depression Samuel has slightly slowed down as it continues to approach the Leyte gulf area, PAGASA in its weather advisory update indicated. It is however expected to make a landfall over the southern portion of Eastern Samar between 12 a.m and 2.am. Samuel was last spotted 90 kilometers east […]