DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte wants more transparency in the implementation of infrastructure projects and called for the publication of projects under negotiation, as well as those already bidded out and completed. “Malaman ko ngayon kung — malaman ng tao ‘yung estimated project tapos magkano ang winning bid, to whom it was awarded to, […]
Tagum City to enforce tighter Covid-19 measure in public market
DAVAO CITY — With the recent case involving a fish vendor in Tagum City, the city government will introduce measures to further tighten measures to prevent coronavirus disease infection. Mayor Allan L. Rellon in an interview with Newsline.ph said “We will review our existing health protocol and will re-implement the one-entrance-one-exit policy and this time, […]
Tagum City closes public market after stall owner tested positive for COVID-19
DAVAO CITY — Tagum City Mayor Allan L. Rellon has ordered the closure of the city’s wet and dry market for seven days starting today September 8, after a fish vendor was tested positive for Coronavirus-19. In an interview with Newsline.ph, Rellon said, “We decided to close because we need to decontaminate the market as […]
Pandemic affects media community
Thousands of my colleagues in Mindanao press from electronic to broadcast, down to the print media, have lost their jobs as their respective companies closed shop due to the pandemic. The economic crunch brought about by the pandemic has affected journalists all over the world, with print and broadcast media shifting to the online platforms when […]
Joint forces neutralize Dos Palmas kidnapping suspect in Zamboanga Sibugay
ILIGAN CITY — A joint enforcement operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Police Office neutralized a suspect of the 2001 Dos Palmas kidnapping incident early morning on Sunday in Sitio Tubigsina, Barangay La Paz, in Alicia town, Zamboanga Sibugay. The joint forces raided the suspected hideout of Furuji […]
Samal tourism industry picking up -Mayor Uy
DAVAO CITY –— The tourism industry in the Island Garden City of Samal is slowly picking up despite the economic crunch brought about by a health pandemic worldwide. City Mayor Al David Uy in an interview with Newsline.ph said the record from the city’s tourism office reflected that 11,000 local guests visited Samal in August, […]
Tribu sa San Isidro nagkahuisa pagpanalipud sa yutang kabilin
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW —— Usa ka dakung tigum nga gilangkuban sa mga lideres sa tribu didto sa munisipyo sa San Isidro Davao del Norte niadtong miaging semana aron hisgutan ang mga pamaagi aron mapahugtan ang pagpanalipud sa yutang kabilin isip pagsaulog sa World Indigenous peoples month. Ang tigum gipatawag ni Mayor Arnel Sitoy sabay sa tima : ” […]
The PhilHealth anomaly: Where’s Our Money?
If the revelation of former PhilHealth anti-fraud chief Atty. Montessa Keith, the whistleblower, that Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) top officials have amassed wealth from people’s contribution to the agency is true, then, how else do we get through the bottom of this mess amid the ongoing health crisis? Keith revealed the anomaly at PhilHealth […]
DILG Sec. Año nag negatibo na sa Covid-19
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW — Migawas na si hospital si Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año human kini nag-negatibo sa iyang swab test. Sa usa ka sulat pahayag, gibutyag ni Año nga nagnegatibo na siya sa Corona virus-19 maong gitugutan na siya nga makapauli sa ilang balay. Nagpositibo si Año niadtong Agosto 16, […]
Iligan City on lockdown
ILIGAN CITY — The city has been locked. Today marks its 4th day since the city was placed under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MEGCQ0 following the escalation of coronavirus cases. Although many parts of the city seem to appear normal and business as usual, a significant change in day-to-day activities is apparent. No public transport […]
PH Army’s 2nd mechanized brigade celebrates 10th activation anniversary
ILIGAN CITY — In a simple ceremony, the Army’s 2nd Mechanized Infantry (Magbalantay) Brigade celebrates its 10th activation anniversary in the Armory Division here on Tuesday, together with the Philippine Army officers and troops, multisector stakeholders, and local government partners. MGen. Generoso M. Ponio, Commander of the 1st Infantry Division, attended the event as Guest […]
Gierran is new PhilHealth Chief
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed the retired National Bureau of Investigation director Dante Guierran as the new president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). President Rodrigo Duterte announced Gierran’s appointment during the Inter-Agency Task Force meeting Monday night. Gierran, a certified public accountant and a lawyer has […]
Duterte kisses the soil where government soldiers fall
DAVAO CITY — Without saying a word, President Rodrigo Duterte kissed the soil where soldiers were killed in a blast in Patikul, Jolo, Sulu on Sunday. Duterte who is known for his heart for law enforcers who stand with the government fight against terrorism and criminalities was noticeably walking with a heavy heart to the […]