DAVAO CITY (May 26)—On Monday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported an earthquake of magnitude 5.0 off the coast of Davao Occidental. The tectonic quake occurred at 6:48 p.m., approximately 91 kilometers southeast of Sarangani Island, with a depth of 82 kilometers. As of posting time, no felt intensity reports were logged … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5 earthquake jolts Davao Occidental
Philippines opens doors to digital nomads under new Executive Order
DAVAO CITY (April 25) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 86, allowing the issuance of a Philippine visa for digital nomads or foreign nationals seeking to reside and work remotely in the Philippines temporarily. EO 86, signed by Marcos on Thursday, establishes a legal framework to facilitate the entry of digital nomads into the country, … [Read more...] about Philippines opens doors to digital nomads under new Executive Order
Different, Not Deficient: How a cash-for-work beneficiary redefined ability and dignity
DAVAO CITY (April 24) – “Even if you’re a person with disability, you can still contribute to the community." These are the words that 47-year-old Henry Aquitan lives by. A father of three and a proud resident of Lower Bala, Magsaysay, Henry has long carried the weight of providing for his family, despite living with a physical disability. But rather than let it define his … [Read more...] about Different, Not Deficient: How a cash-for-work beneficiary redefined ability and dignity
Marcos declares national mourning for Pope Francis; BARMM joins nation in grief
DAVAO CITY (April 23) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared a period of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis, a revered global religious leader and a figure deeply admired by Filipinos. Through Proclamation No. 871 signed on Wednesday, Marcos ordered that all flags in government buildings and installations in the Philippines and abroad be flown at … [Read more...] about Marcos declares national mourning for Pope Francis; BARMM joins nation in grief
30 Davao City Jail inmates earn high school diplomas through ALS
DAVAO CITY (April 14) – Thirty Persons (30) Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) from the BJMP Davao City Jail-Male Dormitory in Barangay Maa celebrated a significant milestone by graduating from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Senior High School program. The graduation ceremony, attended by officials from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Department … [Read more...] about 30 Davao City Jail inmates earn high school diplomas through ALS
