DAVAO CITY (October 31) - Federalism can be the key to unlocking Soccsksargen’s untapped abundance of natural and mineral resources, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). “The people of Soccsksargen are literally sitting on gold, copper, and iron, but are still living in poverty because of inequitable distribution of wealth under the … [Read more...] about DILG: Federalism can unlock Soccsksargen’s chest of natural wealth
“All hands on deck” for Undas 2018
DAVAO CITY (October 31)- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urges local government units (LGUs) and its attached agencies to place "all hands on deck" to ensure a peaceful and safe conduct of the annual tradition for the departed. DILG OIC-Secretary Eduardo M. Año says that the influx of people going home to the provinces and to the cemeteries to … [Read more...] about “All hands on deck” for Undas 2018
Cathay Pacific offers direct Davao City-Hongkong flights
DAVAO CITY (October 29)- Good news for travelers as they can directly fly from Davao City to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific. The Hong Kong flag carrier through its regional airline, Cathay Dragon, has launched a four-times-weekly service to Davao City on Sunday, October 28. The flights which will be serviced by Airbus A320 aircraft will be set on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific offers direct Davao City-Hongkong flights
President Duterte places Bureau of Customs under AFP
DAVAO CITY (October 29)- President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines to temporarily take over the Bureau of Customs (BOC). "With these kinds of dirty games they are playing, I am forced to ask the Armed Forces to take over," Duterte said. "They will be replaced, all of them, by military men. It will be a takeover of the Armed Forces in the … [Read more...] about President Duterte places Bureau of Customs under AFP
President Duterte defends Lapeña and Faeldon: “Nalusutan talaga sila”
MANILA (October 28)— President Rodrigo Duterte defended former Customs commissioner Isidro Lapeña and his predecessor Nicanor Faeldon, saying that both were not involved in any corruption. Lapeña andFaeldon were both dragged in a separate multi-billion peso drug smuggling cases involving the Bureau of Customs. Lapeña, amid the P11-billion shabu shipment controversy while … [Read more...] about President Duterte defends Lapeña and Faeldon: “Nalusutan talaga sila”
