DAVAO CITY — If there is one thing that the late industrialist and then Regional Development Council Chair Atty. Jesus V. Ayala would have asked from his good friend, now President Rodrigo Duterte, it should have been the construction of the Davao-Samal bridge. History will tell us that the bridge was conceived even before the […]
Trump invites Duterte to attend US-ASEAN Summit in Las Vegas
DAVAO CITY—-Despite a US legislation banning entry of all Philippine officials supposedly behind the arrest and continued detention of Senator Leila de Lima, President Donald Trump invited President Rodrigo Duterte to attend the US-ASEAN Summit . Duterte has been invited to visit the United States to attend a summit between the United States and the […]
Año to PNP: Support Gamboa
DAVAO CITY —- The crack among the ranks of the Philippine National Police has prompted Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to ask the members of the organization to give full support for newly-appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa. Año on Friday welcomed the announcement of President Rodrigo Duterte […]
Peace body wants closure of UCCP Haran
DAVAO CITY — The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) XI on Wednesday , January 15, 2020, passed a resolution seeking closure of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) Haran Southern Mindanao Center along Fr. Selga St. this city, citing various violations committed by the institution. In passing the resolution for the […]
Drivers license applicants must pass driving school-LTO
DAVAO CITY — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is set to implement a stricter policy in the issuance of driver’s license, which means all applicants must pass a 15-hour theoretical examination in a driving school. LTO-12 Director Macario Gonzaga in an interview with NewsLine.ph said t a new memorandum circular is coming out which highlight […]
Killed OFW also a victim of sexual abuse-DOJ
DAVAO CITY— Jeanelyn Villavende, the 26-year-old Overseas Filipino Workers from Norallah, South Cotabato was sexually abused even before she was beaten and killed by her female employer on December 28, 2019. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevara in a statement to reporters on Sunday revealed, the autopsy result conducted by NBI medico-legal Dr. Ricardo Rodaje, showed signs […]
Kuwait autopsy report on OFWs death is “a lie”-Bello
DAVAO CITY — The “one sentence” autopsy report provided by the Kuwaiti government about the death of Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Jeanelyn Villavende, appears to be “a lie” described Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III. Bello in a press conference Friday, January 10 at Villavende residence in Barangay Tinago, Norala town in South Cotabato noted that […]
The fight against oligarchs continues
The year 2019 has been, to say the least, a rollercoaster ride. And a bit too bumpy for oligarchs — President Rodrigo’s favorite targets that beyond the latter’s constant harangue, are sailing rough waters with the ensuing shifts in government’s policies against unfair contracts and trade practices. Arguably, water firms Maynilad and Manila Water are […]
Duterte to NHA: Build Houses for quake victims
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the National Housing Authority to build houses for the victims of earthquakes from North Cotabato to Davao del Sur. In his speech during his visit in Mlang, North Cotabato on December 30, Duterte publicly instructed NHA General Manager Marcelino Escalada to rebuild the houses of earthquake victims […]
PH set to issue partial deployment ban to Kuwait
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine government is set to issue an order implementing partial deployment ban of Overseas Filipino Workers to Kuwait. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the ban to Kuwait is being discussed after the killing of overseas Filipina worker (OFW) Jeanelyn Villavende. Reports revealed Villavende requested her agency to take her out […]
The 2019 road to peace
They say the road to peace IS THE ROAD ITSELF. Yes, many local government officials admit insurgency develops and breeds like a fully nurtured seed in a fertile soil where roads are abandoned, because people felt neglected and development is wanting. That same problem has been the weapon of the government in fighting the communists through the […]
PAOLO DUTERTE INSIDE OUT
His built resembles of an old German military that may evoke fear. His husky voice will surely intimidate a restless soul. Above all, his family name is associated with something that intimidates, both in Davao City and in the country, as the family members who are in politics are known for their strong brand of leadership. […]
The Villager
Setting standards for Public Buildings The recent earthquakes do not only expose sub-standard materials and poor construction among private buildings. Worse, it exposed how government structures fail to follow the government’s building standard. Look! The municipal halls of Magsaysay, Padada and even City Hall Digos City, all in Davao del Sur The Town Hall of […]