DAVAO CITY (December 29)– A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit the Davao region at 12:15 today with the epicenter at Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental. Other coastal municipalities of the province such Boston, Bangaga, Cateel, Manay, Taragona have been alerted. Ednar Dayanghirang, chief of staff of the provincial governor’s office and incident commander of Davao Oriental told […]
Ateneo kicks out student in viral bullying video
DAVAO CITY (December 23) — Days after the bullying video became viral, the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) today decided to kick out the junior high school student caught on video bullying another student in the comfort room. In a statement released on Sunday afternoon, ADMU president Jose Ramon Villarin, S.J. said the penalty forbids the […]
National government to use re-enacted budget
MANILA (December 14) — The national government may have to use a re-enacted budget beginning next month. “The senators appear exhausted, They requested a break,” Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said. Lawmakers has already adjourned their session for their month-long Christmas vacation without approving the proposed P3.757-trillion national budget for next year. Under a re-enacted budget, […]
Balangiga Bells arrive in Eastern Samar
MANILA (December 14)– The historic Balangiga Bells arrived ahead its supposed turn-over in Guiuan, Eastern Samar at about 10:28 a.m. Friday, Maj. Aris Galang, Philippine Air Force public affairs office chief, said. an official of the Philippine Air Force said. “Around 8 a.m. po umalis dito sa VAB (Villamor Air Base, Pasay City) ‘yung C-130 (with tail number 5011) and […]
Dureza resigns, takes full responsibility for corruption allegations at OPPAP
DAVAO CITY (November 28) — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza on Tuesday voluntarily resigned from his post following allegations of corruption against two officials from his office. In his resignation letter addressed to President Rodrigo Duterte, Dureza said he is glad “but with some amount of sadness” about the President’s decision to […]
Advocates warns on danger of online exposure on children
MANILA (November 27)– “Gadgets cannot replace the relationship between parents and children. Personal interaction is still the most important facet of parenting, ” Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) Executive Director Mary Mitzi Cajayon-Uy emphasized. Cajayon-Uy said that while social media provides connection and knowledge, it also has negative effects. “Parents must ensure that […]
Duterte designates Escalada as new HUDCC Sec-Gen
DAVAO CITY (November 26) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday designated National Housing Authority (NHA) General Manager Marcelino P. Escalada Jr. the new Secretary General of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). Escalada, still heads the NHA and will serve as HUDCC secretary general at the same time. Duterte gave Escalada the new […]
Warning sa DILG: Ayaw ug bayad sa Pederalismo nga aktibidad
LUNGSOD SA CAGAYAN DE ORO (Nobembre 26) — Hugot nga gibawal ang paghatag ug amontan o bayad sa tanang lokal nga panggamhanan ug mga partisipante sa mga aktibidadis sa Pederalismo, kini ang giluatan sa Department of Interior and Local Government ning rehiyon. Matud pa ni DILG Regional Director Arnel Agabe, walay ni kinsa nga gitugutan […]
Six BOC deputy commissioners quit posts
MANILA (November 20)– Six deputy commissioners of the Bureau of Customs and 14 other employees have resigned from their posts to provide the new Customs Commissioner Rey Guerrero with a free hand in appointing people under his command. “This is a sign of support and solidarity with the new Customs chief to let him choose […]
PCOS machines cannot be manipulated says Comelec
DAVAO CITY (November 16) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is asking the public not to believe claims that Automated Electronic System (AES) from the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines can be manipulated to alter votes and ensure victory in the 2019 midterm elections. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez appealed the public to report to them […]
Kidapawan dad goes to session on horseback
DAVAO CITY (November 9) — Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) Datu Radin Igwas attended the session on Thursday, Nov. 9 on horseback. This was after Kidapawan City Mayor Joseph Evangelista recalled his government-issued service vehicle. Igwas was left with no choice but to go back to basics–ride his horse-to attend the Sangguniang Panglungsod regular session in […]
Compostela Valley is second richest province in Ph
DAVAO CITY (November 5) — Compostela Valley here emerged second richest province in the country in terms of assets, says the Commission on Audit (COA) on its 2017 annual financial report. The province accounts to P18.95 billion assets in 2017, showing 406 percent increase compared to its 2016 record of P3.74 billion. Comval was never […]
Nograles is the new Cabinet Secretary
DAVAO CITY (November 5)— First District Congressman Karlo Nograles has been named the new Cabinet Secretary to replace Leoncio ‘Jun’ Evasco who resigned last October. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo during the Palace press briefing on Monday, revealed Nograles is expected to take his oath before President Rodrigo Duterte anytime today. Nograles is currently the chairperson […]