DAVAO CITY (May 23)— The Davao Region is witnessing a significant surge in HIV cases, prompting local communities to hold candlelight memorials to honor those lost to AIDS and to intensify awareness efforts. As of March 2025, the Davao Region has reported 8,350 HIV cases since 1984, the highest in Mindanao and accounting for 6% of the national total. In the first quarter of … [Read more...] about HIV cases surge in Davao Region: Communities unite in candlelight memorials to combat stigma
PH condemns China Coast Guard for water cannon Attack on BFAR ships near Pag-asa
DAVAO CITY (May 21)— The Philippines strongly condemned the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Tuesday for using water cannons and ramming a Filipino research vessel near Pag-asa Cay 2 (Sandy Cay) in the West Philippine Sea, damaging the ship and endangering civilian lives. The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) said its vessels BRP Datu … [Read more...] about PH condemns China Coast Guard for water cannon Attack on BFAR ships near Pag-asa
A dozen Cabinet Secretaries tender courtesy resignations amid Marcos’ ‘Bold Reset’
DAVAO CITY (May 22, 2025) — In a sweeping move following the administration's underwhelming performance in the recent midterm elections, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has called for a "bold reset" of his administration. He requested all Cabinet secretaries—approximately 30 top officials—to submit their courtesy resignations to "realign government with the people’s … [Read more...] about A dozen Cabinet Secretaries tender courtesy resignations amid Marcos’ ‘Bold Reset’
Davao City doubles financial aid for Senior Citizens
DAVAO CITY (May 21) –The Davao City Council on Tuesday approved on third and final reading an amendment to Ordinance No. 0954-22, doubling the annual financial assistance for qualified senior citizens from ₱1,500 to ₱3,000. The amendment, authored by Councilor Pilar Braga, aims to ease the burden of healthcare costs, particularly maintenance medicines. Julie Dayaday, head of … [Read more...] about Davao City doubles financial aid for Senior Citizens
Two nations, One court: Duterte’s supporters demand his release as Ugandans call for justice at the ICC
THE HAGUE, Netherlands —The International Criminal Court (ICC) has become the focal point of two dramatically opposing demands: freedom for a former president from the Philippines and justice against a sitting leader from Uganda. Outside its premises in The Hague, voices rise daily, supporters in defense of Rodrigo Duterte, others pleading for the arrest of Ugandan President … [Read more...] about Two nations, One court: Duterte’s supporters demand his release as Ugandans call for justice at the ICC
