COTABATO CITY (October 7) — From the heart of Mindanao, help is on its way to quake-devastated Cebu. The Bangsamoro government and the people of Lamitan City, Basilan, have joined the nationwide outpouring of solidarity, sending nearly 20 tons of relief goods to families struggling to recover from the September 30 earthquake. Over the weekend, the Bangsamoro … [Read more...] about BARMM, Lamitan rally behind quake-hit Cebu: ‘We stand with you’
Mainstreaming equality: DILG-10 builds momentum for gender-sensitive governance
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 7) — At the heart of Northern Mindanao’s drive toward more inclusive governance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government–Region 10 (DILG-10) is working to move gender equality from policy paper to daily practice. This week, regional officials reaffirmed their “obligation” to advance Gender and Development (GAD) as a core … [Read more...] about Mainstreaming equality: DILG-10 builds momentum for gender-sensitive governance
Davao cops seize ₱3.9-M shabu in one-day crackdown
Seven suspects nabbed as police sustain regionwide drug offensive DAVAO CITY (October 7) — Police in the Davao Region arrested seven suspects and seized ₱3.9 million worth of illegal drugs in a single day of operations from Sunday to Monday, signaling intensified enforcement efforts against narcotics trafficking. The Police Regional Office–Davao (PRO-11) said the … [Read more...] about Davao cops seize ₱3.9-M shabu in one-day crackdown
Davao fault system marking aims to raise quake awareness
Officials urge vigilance as fault-mapping nears completion DAVAO CITY (October 7) — To help residents better understand the risks of living near active fault zones, the Office of Civil Defense–Davao (OCD-Davao), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), and the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) launched a … [Read more...] about Davao fault system marking aims to raise quake awareness
Fuel prices to rise by up to ₱0.80 per liter this week
Rising fuel adds pressure on transport, food prices MANILA (October 7) — Motorists should brace for higher pump prices starting Tuesday, October 7, as oil companies announce increases of up to ₱0.80 per liter. In separate advisories, Seaoil and Petron said gasoline prices will go up by ₱0.20 per liter, diesel by ₱0.80, and kerosene by ₱0.20 effective 6 a.m. Tuesday. PTT … [Read more...] about Fuel prices to rise by up to ₱0.80 per liter this week
