DAVAO CITY (June 3) – The Commission on Appointments (CA) Committee on Transportation on Tuesday approved the ad interim appointment of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, who vowed to fast-track vital infrastructure projects aimed at easing the daily burdens of Filipino commuters. Appearing before the panel, Dizon reaffirmed his commitment to carry … [Read more...] about Dizon gets CA nod as Transportation Chief
Soon, just Tap and Go: LRT, MRT to accept credit, debit, and mobile wallet payments starting July
DAVAO CITY (June 2) – Commuters using the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) lines will soon experience a major convenience boost as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced it will begin rolling out cashless fare payment systems this July—allowing passengers to use credit cards, debit cards, and mobile wallets like GCash and Maya to pay for their … [Read more...] about Soon, just Tap and Go: LRT, MRT to accept credit, debit, and mobile wallet payments starting July
PNP Chief Gen. Torre vows reforms: Faster response, unity within ranks, and strong ccountability
DAVAO CITY (June 2) — Newly installed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Monday vowed a sweeping overhaul of the country’s police force—promising faster emergency response, internal cleansing, and a no-nonsense merit-based leadership—as he laid down his bold vision to restore public trust and reassert the rule of law. Speaking before President … [Read more...] about PNP Chief Gen. Torre vows reforms: Faster response, unity within ranks, and strong ccountability
Smuggled sugar from Thailand seized in Manila Port as gov’t cracks down on Agri-sabotage
DA, Customs warn traders: “No bail, no escape” under new anti-smuggling drive. DAVAO CITY (May 31) — In a show of force against agricultural smuggling, top officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) inspected four container vans of illegally imported refined sugar at the Port of Manila on Thursday, underscoring President Ferdinand … [Read more...] about Smuggled sugar from Thailand seized in Manila Port as gov’t cracks down on Agri-sabotage
10 Mpox cases detected in Davao Region in two months
DOH Urges Public to Avoid Close Physical Contact Amid Rising Infections DAVAO CITY (May 31) — Health authorities have confirmed a total of 10 Mpox (monkeypox) cases in the Davao Region in the past two months, raising concerns in a region with over 5.2 million residents across five provinces, six cities, 43 municipalities, and 1,162 barangays. According to Department of … [Read more...] about 10 Mpox cases detected in Davao Region in two months
