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 of age and above should undergo mandatory … [Read more...] about SWS survey shows “very strong” support on mandatory drug test for 10 years old above; DepEd and PNP against the proposal
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, I hand over the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Quevedo; appoints Bishop Lampon as successor
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 members of … [Read more...] about OWWA e-card project to benefit 250,000 OFWs
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 supportive of the extension, especially in … [Read more...] about Mindanao LGUs seek consensus on Martial Law extension
Traffic enforcer sikop sa buy-bust
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Nobembre 6) --- Usa ka sakop sa City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) gi-aresto sa mga membro sa Tugbok pulis sa gihimong buy-bust operation niadtong Lunes sa gabii didto sa Purok 5, Tugbok ning dakbayan. Giila ni Senior Inspector Catherine dela Rey, tigpamaba sa Davao City Police Office (DCPO), ang suspetsado nga si Eugene Gil Espinosa … [Read more...] about Traffic enforcer sikop sa buy-bust