DAVAO CITY (November 27)- Congress representative Ruffy Biazon, senior vice chair of the house national defense committee said that mandatory military training among students will “inculcate patriotism, service and discipline among the youth. In a statement, Biazon said he joins President Duterte in his move to revive the ROTC. As early as July 2016, Biazon […]
Gov’t to release details on PH, China agreements
DAVAO CITY (November 21)- Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo has assured the public that the government will release the details of the agreements inked between the Philippines and China. Chinese President Xi Jinping ended a state visit to the Philippines on Wednesday as Filipino lawmakers pressed for the full disclosure on the new bilateral deals, including for […]
iAMResponsible campaign to raise industry standard on livestock, aquaculture
DAVAO CITY (November 22)– The iAMResponsible campaign of various Food Safety Regulatory bodies of the country and of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will raise industry standard on livestock and agriculture. As part of the nationwide celebration of the Antibiotic Awareness Week, the iAMResponsible campaign was launched on November 19, 2018 to further raise […]
Gov’t employees to receive additional cash incentive through CNA
DAVAO CITY (November 21)– Government employees may receive another cash incentive not exceeding PhP 25,000, through the Collective Negotiation Agreement or CNA. The annual CNA Incentive is a one-time benefit, and shall be granted not earlier than December 15, 2018. In a Budget Circular No. 2018-5 issued by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), […]
Seven areas in Mindanao still on signal 1; ‘Samuel’ approaches Leyte gulf
DAVAO CITY (November 20)– Tropical depression Samuel has slightly slowed down as it continues to approach the Leyte gulf area, PAGASA in its weather advisory update indicated. It is however expected to make a landfall over the southern portion of Eastern Samar between 12 a.m and 2.am. Samuel was last spotted 90 kilometers east […]
PH and China inks 29 MOA on business, infrastructure, trade and industry
DAVAO CITY (November 20)– President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China witnessed the exchange of several memorandum of agreements (MOA), which are focused on the field of business, infrastructure, trade and industry, peace and stability, and people to people exchanges. Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Secretary […]
Malacañang terminates services of three DSWD undersecretaries
DAVAO CITY (November 19)– Malacañang has terminated the services of three undersecretaries from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) effective November 14, 2018. In an announcement Monday, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said it is expected that the new secretary of DSWD, former Army chief retired Lt. Gen. Rolando Bautista will bring in his new […]
Rice Tarrification to provide support to farmers
MANILA (November 18) — The passage of the Rice Tariffication Bill will give farmers “a fighting chance” by boosting their productivity and ensuring that they become competitive with other farmers from neighboring ASEAN countries. Senator Cynthia Villar, principal author of the bill which was approved on third and final reading last week, said the move […]
PAGASA warns of flooding, landslides in Caraga Region, Davao Oriental and ComVal
DAVAO CITY (November 18)– The center of Tropical Depression “SAMUEL” entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 10:00 AM today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) indicated in its advisory that Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals may be raised over provinces in the eastern Section of Visayas and of Mindanao. It also warned […]
SWS survey shows “very strong” support on mandatory drug test for 10 years old above; DepEd and PNP against the proposal
DAVAO CITY (November 8)– There was a positive response on the proposed mandatory drug tests in schools for students in the fourth grade level and above, results of the Social Weather Station (SWS) survey shows. This means, that among the respondents of the survey conducted on September, 51 % believe that children of about 10 years […]
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Quevedo; appoints Bishop Lampon as successor
DAVAO CITY (November 8) — Pope Francis has finally accepted the resignation of Cardinal Orlando Quevedo, the archbishop of Cotabato and named Bishop Angelito Lampon of Jolo as his successor. The resignation and appointment were made public in Rome on Tuesday at noon (7:00pm local time). “After 20 years of service as Archbishop in Bangsamoro territory, […]
OWWA e-card project to benefit 250,000 OFWs
DAVAO CITY (November 7)– The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has launched the first phase of its OFW e-card project which is expected to benefit an estimated 250,000 Balik Manggagawa OFWs. The e-card can be used for OWWA services such as welfare programs, scholarship applications, training programs, and other social benefits. OFWs who are active […]
Mindanao LGUs seek consensus on Martial Law extension
DAVAO CITY (November 7)- The local government units in Southern region of Mindanao are seeking the consensus from residents on the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao after December 31. Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., said that most of the residents from the areas in Mindanao are […]