DAVAO CITY—Regional officials announced Monday that thousands of Muslim and Christian employees of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will receive a P10,000 Ramadan bonus. Chief Minister Abdulraof Abdul Macacua signed an executive order authorizing the release of the bonus for all personnel of BARMM ministries and support agencies, including … [Read more...] about BARMM employees to receive P10,000 Ramadan bonus
Duterte arrives in The Hague for ICC trial, Filipinos gather in solidarity
DAVAO CITY – Filipinos and other foreign nationals gathered outside the detention facility in The Hague to show their support for former President Rodrigo Duterte, who was brought to the Netherlands to face trial for crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a live video streamed by Jha Ja, Filipinos lined the roadside, eagerly waiting for … [Read more...] about Duterte arrives in The Hague for ICC trial, Filipinos gather in solidarity
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Southern and Central Mindanao
DAVAO CITY --- A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Southern and Central Mindanao at 9:42 AM today, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Residents of Davao City felt the shaking ground while others felt the intensity while on their motorbikes. No Damage has been reported as of this posting. The Phivolcs reported that the … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Southern and Central Mindanao
Missing teen found dead in Panabo City
DAVAO CITY – A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing was found lifeless in a buried hole in Purok 4, Napo, Barangay Little Panay, Panabo City, Davao del Norte, on the night of March 1, 2025. A report from the Davao del Norte Police Provincial Office identified the victim as alias Christine, a resident of Panabo City. Police said the victim was last seen with a man … [Read more...] about Missing teen found dead in Panabo City
Journalists killed in 2024: a heavy death toll in conflict zones for the second year running
UNESCO reports that at least 68 journalists and media workers have been killed in the line of duty so far in 2024. More than 60% of the killings took place in countries in conflict, the highest percentage in more than ten years. In a press statement, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay stated, "Reliable information is vital in conflict situations to help affected … [Read more...] about Journalists killed in 2024: a heavy death toll in conflict zones for the second year running
