CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Spray paints being sold online that were traced back to Davao City were found to be highly toxic as an environmental group has called on a ban on these products. The group EcoWaste Coalition has appealed to dealers of aerosol or spray paints from Mindanao not to sell products containing violative levels of lead through online shopping … [Read more...] about Envi group wants ban of spray paints sold online from Davao City
Mindanao-based bus firms laud IATF for lifting travel restrictions
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Bus companies operating in Mindanao have welcomed the move of the local governments to open their borders to public utility vehicles (PUVs) in their respective jurisdiction following the decision of the national government to ease up travel restrictions in the country. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging … [Read more...] about Mindanao-based bus firms laud IATF for lifting travel restrictions
2 ranking NPA leaders, 5 others, surrender after President Duterte’s call
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Days after President Rodrigo Roa Duterte called on members of New People’s Army (NPA) to quit from armed struggle, two ranking NPA leaders and five of their fighters surrendered to the government, the Army said March 13. The NPA leaders who surrendered were Armando Daluniag, commander of Headquarters Force (HQF) Neo of the Northern Central Mindanao … [Read more...] about 2 ranking NPA leaders, 5 others, surrender after President Duterte’s call
Dog cruelty issue triggers debate in Dipolog City
DIPOLOG CITY – Allegations of neglect and cruelty of dogs at the city’s pound has raised bitter debate on social media on who’s to blame of the plight of the growing number of stray and impounded dogs – the local government or the irresponsible pet owners. Early this week, netizens here claiming to be dog-lovers were aroused to bashing the City Veterinary Office (CVO) after … [Read more...] about Dog cruelty issue triggers debate in Dipolog City
Local solution needed in Covid-19 response-Alvarez
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The national government’s handling of the health crisis brought by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) should have been more effective had it been given to local governments who can implement their own initiatives based on situations on the ground. This was the observation of Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, of the 1st District of Davao del Norte, on the Duterte … [Read more...] about Local solution needed in Covid-19 response-Alvarez
