Each day, one can see police reports involving suspected illegal drug traders or death among the ranks. This happens in almost all areas in the country, especially Mindanao. Notwithstanding, stories of anti-illegal drugs operation that continue to hit the headlines in social media posts, from weeds to meth in the region and ecstasy to valium […]
Quarantined Christmas
DAVAO CITY — For ages, the Christian world awaits the coming of Christmas day while the rest of humanity join them in celebration of the new year. Merrymaking, gift-giving, and family gatherings are often held during the yuletide season, and the 13th-month salaries and bonuses are a major accessory to trigger such celebrations. But that […]
P7-B worth of illegal drugs destroyed before Duterte’s eyes
DAVAO CITY —Authorities destroyed on Thursday some P7,51-billion worth of confiscated illegal drugs before President Rodrigo Duterte, making it a milestone in the government’s fight against the proliferation of illicit narcotics. A total of 1,333 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu), liquid shabu, marijuana, liquid marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, and other dangerous substances were destroyed through thermal […]
Medical team arrives in Davao to help curve rising Covid-19 infection
Davao City — The government has sent a 25-person medical team to Davao City to help President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s home city address the rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, said National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. Reporting to President Duterte during a Cabinet meeting about government’s response on COVID-19, Galvez said […]
When caroling is no longer essential for Christmas
“Merry Christ mas to you, Merry Christmas to you…Ayooo!” Those were the voices right at our doorstep, making us happy as during the yuletide season reminds the Christian world of Christ birth. Growing up with toddles and adults singing Christmas song at your doorstep always remind us that Christmas is kids and those once a […]
Duterte appoints DavNor poll exec who rose from the rank as Comelec commissioner
DAVAO CITY – “I was and until now still in a state of disbelief” says Davao del Norte provincial election supervisor, lawyer Aimee Ferolino-Ampoloquio on Friday. The then rank-and-file employee of the Commission on Election in the first district of Davao City has been named by President Rodrigo Duterte as Commissioner of the Commission on […]
Medical student who endures brain tumor now a doctor, brother too
DAVAO CITY — “This is God’s Grace,” says Gail Vergara Ontal, the mother of Dr. Merthyll Gail Ontal and Jayvee Ontal who passed the recent medical board examinations. The gift of life given to Merthyll “is really the greatest gift God gave us,” Mrs. Ontal told Newsline.ph. Merthyll underwent surgery right after passing Physical Therapy […]
30,000 Davaeños from 35 barangays to undergo swab test-CHO
DAVAO CITY — Over 30,000 individuals from at least 35 barangays which register high cases of Coronavirus-19 will undergo mass RT-PCR test or swab test in the city soon to prevent further escalation of Coronavirus disease, says City health Officer Dr. Josephine Villafuerte. Villafuerte in an interview with Newsline.ph revealed, “We are now having series […]
Galvez recommends GCQ for Davao City amid rising cases of Covid-19
DAVAO CITY — Covid-19 chief implementor Carlito Galvez on Tuesday has recommended the reversion of the city’s quarantine status from Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) to General Community Quarantine (GCQ). In a meeting held at Camp Sgt. Quintin Merecido, Galvez cited the rising Coronavirus cases in the city and the appeal of the medical frontliners […]
Duterte offers reward for info on corrupt activities in gov’t; Landowners expose syndicate inside DPWH XI
DAVAO CITY — Duterte offers reward for info on corrupt activities in government. President Rodrigo Duterte has offered a reward of PHP50,000 or PHP100,000 to anyone who could give him information on government officials engaged in corrupt activities. In a taped public address aired Tuesday night, Duterte urged anyone to report anomalies within the government and they […]
Ex-Speaker Alvarez resigns from PDP-Laban joins Reporma
DAVAO CITY — Former House Speaker and Davao del Norte First District Representative Pantaleon D. Alvarez has tendered his resignation from the ruling party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-LABAN), and announced he is joining Reporma. In a press statement, Alvarez thanked PDP-Laban’s President, Senator Aquilino “Koko”Pimentel III, for allowing him to serve as the […]
Davao authorities use empty Coffins, FM pass to prevent residents from going out
DAVAO CITY — The authorities here are trying their best to discourage people from going of out their houses by using some tools that will either scare or prevent unnecessary travel. On Friday night, the city government through its Facebook page announced the reimposition of the Food and Medicine Pass starting November 17, 2020. While […]
Notadong personalidad sa DavOr sikop, katawhan nalipay
DAVAO CITY — Nasikop kagahapon sa Buntag, Nobyembre 3, ang usa ka notadong personalidad nga naglihuk sa Davao Oriental, didto sa Purok 2, Barangay Kalubihan, lungsod sa Banaybanay, Davao Oriental. Giila ni Lupon Municipal Police Chief Nelson Violan, ang dinakpan nga usa ka Ronald Calipayan Gudes alias Magong. Sumala ni Violan, niadto ang hiniusang puersa […]