DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Some medical practitioners in Davao City were disappointed with the rejection of the appointment of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Pauline Jean Ubial. Dr. Mae Concepcion J. Dolendo, program director of the House of Hope Foundation for Kids with Cancer Inc. said that the decision of the members of the Commission on Appointments (CA) was very … [Read more...] about Health advocates disappointed with Ubial’s CA rejection
Davao City converts used cooking to bio-diesel fuel
DAVAO CITY --- Used cooking oil is now a bio-diesel fuel here. This after the city government through the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) successfully processed used cooking oil into biofuel at the Bio Diesel Fuel Plant (BDFP) during the last three months. Dolly Remojo, supervising environmental management specialist of the CENRO revealed "The … [Read more...] about Davao City converts used cooking to bio-diesel fuel
Davao City creates local peace committee to talk with CPP-NPA
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- A multi-agency Local Peace Committee to dialogue with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP/NPA) here. Dubbed as the DC PEACE, the local peace group involves personalities from the judiciary, the church, social service agency and village chiefs as members. Davao City is among the urban centers identified by the Armed … [Read more...] about Davao City creates local peace committee to talk with CPP-NPA
Duterte might offer general amnesty for NPA rebels
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte is toying the idea of asking Congress to pass a law which will grant general amnesty for the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels who will surrender to the government. Meeting the members of the Davao media Friday night at Matina Enclaves, Duterte said “If Congress will agree with me, I might just declare for … [Read more...] about Duterte might offer general amnesty for NPA rebels
Davao Tourist arrivals still high despite Martial Law
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Despite under Martial Law, Davao City remained a tourist hub and has recorded a total of 1,864,343 tourist arrivals since last year. Speaking before the Ist Davao Tourism Association (DATA) conference, Friday, September 22, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Friday attributed the tourist influx to the strong support of the private sector … [Read more...] about Davao Tourist arrivals still high despite Martial Law
