BUTUAN CITY (November 6) — The Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13) has prepared ₱10.1 million worth of seeds and farm inputs to help farmers recover from the damage caused by Typhoon Tino. The assistance package includes rice, corn, and vegetable seeds, as well as fertilizers and pesticides, which are currently stored at the DA regional supply hub in … [Read more...] about Planting hope after the storm: DA rolls out ₱10-M farm recovery aid in Caraga
DepEd rolls out reforms to curb illiteracy; Mindanao schools among focus areas
DAVAO CITY (November 6) — The Department of Education (DepEd) is implementing major reforms to address functional illiteracy in the country, with Mindanao’s far-flung and conflict-affected schools among the top priorities. The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) recently reported that the number of functionally illiterate Filipinos has nearly doubled in … [Read more...] about DepEd rolls out reforms to curb illiteracy; Mindanao schools among focus areas
Accountability drive: LTO grounds Soccsksargen chief amid corruption probe
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (November 6) — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has grounded its regional director in Soccsksargen as part of a sweeping effort to clean up vehicle registration processes and uphold public trust. Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao ordered Region 12 Director Melharrieh “King” Tomawis to report to the LTO central office while investigators look into … [Read more...] about Accountability drive: LTO grounds Soccsksargen chief amid corruption probe
DSWD urges LGUs to strengthen juvenile intervention programs
DAVAO CITY (November 5) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)–Davao Region is urging local government units to strengthen their Local Juvenile Intervention Programs (LJIP) to help prevent children from getting involved in crimes. Jerome J. Gumbao, secretariat team leader of the Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC), said many barangays … [Read more...] about DSWD urges LGUs to strengthen juvenile intervention programs
Davao Light warns of possible power rate hike after Cebu quake
DAVAO CITY (November 5) — Consumers may see higher electricity bills this November as the Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light) warned of a possible rate increase following supply disruptions caused by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu last September. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that 27 power plants in the Visayas tripped offline … [Read more...] about Davao Light warns of possible power rate hike after Cebu quake
