(November 4) – Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, 2025, in downtown Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate line works along J. Luna Street for the R. Magsaysay Underground Cabling Project. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be … [Read more...] about Switching power interruptions on November 7 and 8 in Downtown Davao City
New PH-US task force to boost disaster response in Mindanao — DND
DAVAO CITY (November 4) — The Department of National Defense (DND) said the newly formed Task Force Philippines, created in partnership with the United States, will strengthen the country’s disaster response — especially in Mindanao, which is frequently hit by typhoons, floods, and earthquakes. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the task force will serve as a … [Read more...] about New PH-US task force to boost disaster response in Mindanao — DND
PAGCOR’s income jump fuels more classrooms, health aid in Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (November 4) — More schools, health centers, and disaster relief projects in Mindanao are set to benefit from the higher earnings of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). From January to September 2025, PAGCOR recorded a 49 percent jump in net income, reaching ₱14.32 billion compared to ₱9.63 billion in the same period last year. Its … [Read more...] about PAGCOR’s income jump fuels more classrooms, health aid in Mindanao
BARMM seeks record ₱114-B budget for 2026
COTABATO CITY (November 4) — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has proposed a record ₱114.07-billion budget for 2026, underscoring the region’s push to expand social services and speed up development as it prepares for a full transition to a regular government. The proposed budget marks a ₱19.66-billion increase from this year’s ₱94.41-billion Bangsamoro … [Read more...] about BARMM seeks record ₱114-B budget for 2026
Malaysian firm first to hike pay for Filipino domestic workers
MANILA (November 3) – A Malaysian recruitment firm has become the first to raise the monthly pay of Filipino domestic workers to $500, following the Philippine government’s new wage policy. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Agensi Pekerjaan CCS Sdn Bhd fully complied with Memorandum Circular No. 03, which increased the minimum salary for household service workers … [Read more...] about Malaysian firm first to hike pay for Filipino domestic workers
