DAVAO CITY – The 6th Infantry Division (6ID), Philippine Army, expressed strong support for the ceremonial launch of Project ASPIRE (Assistance for Security, Peace, Integration, and Recovery for Advancing Human Security in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) on November 13, 2024, at the Gambar Peace and Islamic Development Center in Barangay Gambar, Mother … [Read more...] about Army’s 6ID backs launch of project ASPIRE in Maguindanao del Norte
MENRE-LDS kicks off environmental awareness month with cleanup drive
DAVAO CITY – In celebration of National Environmental Awareness Month, Philippine Clean Air Month, and Climate Change Consciousness Week, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy of Lanao del Sur (MENRE-LDS) launched a cleanup drive on November 8 in Barangay Matampay. The event yielded a collection of 660 kilograms of waste, mostly consisting of residual and … [Read more...] about MENRE-LDS kicks off environmental awareness month with cleanup drive
Marcos approves DOST program to boost agriculture with locally-made machinery
Photo Courtesy: PCO DAVAO CITY --- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved a new program from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) aimed at strengthening the Philippine agriculture sector through the development and deployment of locally-manufactured agricultural machinery. During a sectoral meeting at Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, Marcos expressed … [Read more...] about Marcos approves DOST program to boost agriculture with locally-made machinery
Philippines protests China’s declaration of baselines in Scarborough Shoal
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine government has formally filed a protest against China’s declaration of “baselines and base points” around Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), rejecting what it describes as an effort by Beijing to legitimize its “illegal seizure” of the feature, which lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). On November 12, Department of … [Read more...] about Philippines protests China’s declaration of baselines in Scarborough Shoal
Solon urges stronger financial monitoring to combat child sexual abuse online
DAVAO CITY -- In response to the recent conviction of a French animator for ordering the live-streamed rape of Filipino children, Gabriela Women's Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas calls for enhanced financial intelligence monitoring to combat online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC). The convicted animator, Bouhalem Bouchiba, known for his work at Pixar and Disney, was … [Read more...] about Solon urges stronger financial monitoring to combat child sexual abuse online
