DAVAO CITY –— The still unsolved death of young Architect Vlanch Marie Bragas was one of the hot stories in 2023 and until now, the family of the victim remain silent as the case still hangs, most of the suspects were reported dead.. On May 17, 2023, the residents of Calinan District this city woke […]
9 NPA rebels killed in Bukidnon encounter on Christmas Day
DAVAO CITY –— Nine (9) members of the New Peoples Army (NPA) terrorists were killed on Christmas Day in an encounter between soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division this morning, December 25, in the remote villages of Bukidnon province. The encounter happened a day before the December 26 founding anniversary of the Communist Party of […]
Police confiscated assorted firecrackers in Panabo City
DAVAO CITY — Police personnel from Panabo City, Davao del Norte confiscated various types of fireworks or firecrackers in the city market around 2:00 today. December 24. According to the police report, the police conducted a patrol ensure that no firecracker nor pyrotechnic device is sold in the market to prevent a bloody Christmas following […]
Over a thousand families trapped in the hinterlands of Davao Oriental without food
DAVAO CITY — Over 1,400 families in the hinterlands of Barangay Pichon, Caraga Davao Oriental are still stranded after tropical storm Kabayan devastated their village on Sunday. Worse, the residents face the challenge of hunger as food become scare day by day and the government supply has yet to come due to the road access […]
Davao del Norte gov files cases vs those linked to AICS distribution anomalies
DAVAO DEL NORTE — Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib has initiated legal action against politicians and their associates in the province implicated in irregularities related to the distribution of cash assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Governor Jubahib disclosed that […]
Newly Elected SK Officials in MisOcc Trained on Good Governance and 5Ms Agenda
TANGUB CITY — A total of 490 recently elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons in Misamis Occidental have completed a four-day training program focused on good governance and the formulation of substantive local legislation. The training initiative was seamlessly integrated into the province’s commitment to the Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon (5Ms) program. The event, […]
TUPAD Program Brings Assistance to 314 Kidapaweños
DAVAO CITY – Some 314 residents of Kidapawan City received financial assistance on November 21, 2023, from the TUPAD program (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers). A total of 2,134 beneficiaries from three districts in the province of Cotabato received aid, the “pay-out activity” for the remaining 1,315 “TUPAD beneficiaries” was conducted yesterday. These beneficiaries […]
Cash Incentives Bring Joy to Octogenarians and Nonagenarians in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Mayor John Dalipe distributed cash incentives to elderly beneficiaries in Zamboanga City on the morning of November 22. A total of 122 beneficiaries were elated to receive the government-provided cash incentives. Of the recipients, 98 are octogenarians, ranging in age from 80 to 89 years old, while 24 are nonagenarians, aged between […]
BIDA anti-drug campaign launched in Davao Oriental
DAVAO ORIENTAL — In a significant initiative aimed at combating the illegal drug menace in the region, the National Anti-Drug Campaign, under the theme ‘Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan’ KON BIDA PROGRAM, was officially launched yesterday morning in the province of Davao Oriental. Governor Niño Sotero Uy Junior emphasized that the fight against illegal drugs is […]
Preserving tradition: Lut cooking in the culinary soul of Davao Oriental
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Julius Manaungsong, a resident of Baganga, Davao Oriental, is preserving the tradition of cooking lut, a traditional Mandaya tribal dish prepared using cut bamboo, to the delight of locals. Julius uses both pork and chicken for his lut, a dish characterized by the meticulous use of bamboo stalks. The meat is seasoned […]
Baganga Celebrates 120 Years of Progress
BAGANGA – Baganga, a municipality in Davao Oriental, has marked a significant milestone as it commemorates its 120th anniversary, transforming from a humble community into one of the progressive towns in the province. The transition to becoming a progressive municipality is evident in the proliferation of commercial and business establishments, spanning from the town center […]
Davao Region celebrates World Teachers’ Day with gratitude and festivities
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Across the picturesque landscapes of the Davao Region, World Teachers’ Day was observed with heartfelt appreciation and lively celebrations. This special occasion served as a fitting tribute to the dedicated educators who nurture and guide the future generation. In the serene town of Banay-Banay, Davao Oriental, a grand gathering took place on […]
120th Araw ng Baganga celebration kicks Off with a bang
BAGANGA, DAVAO ORIENTAL – Hundreds of residents of this town fetes for the 120th Araw ng Baganga as the month-long celebration kicked off at the activity center today, October 2, with a grand opening led by Mayor Ronald “Pepot” Lara. The festivities began with a serenade in almost all villages with the Baganga Drum and […]