MANILA — Members of the clergy on Friday showed support for a bill seeking to make Bible-reading mandatory in public elementary and secondary schools. Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes expressed hope that House of Representatives Bill 2069, filed by Minority Leader Bienvenido Abante Jr., would be approved. “This is very good. I hope this gets approved. A […]
Immigration arrests 542 aliens working in Pasay
DAVAO CITY — Operatives from the Bureau of Immigration arrested 542 foreign nationals who illegally worked in an illegal Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in Pasay City Immigration Commissioner Commissioner Jaime Morente revealed, the foreigners were arrested on Wednesday evening at the Millenium Building through the joint intelligence operations of the BI, the Philippine National Police […]
PAL cancels Japan flights due to ‘Hagibis’
MANILA — Due to supertyphoon “Hagibis”, the Philippine Airlines (PAL) said it has canceled flights to and from Japan, which were scheduled this weekend, October 11-13. These flights include: PR 408 Manila-Kansai (Oct. 11)PR438 Manila-Nagoya (Oct. 11)PR407 Kansai-Manila (Oct. 12)PR437 Nagoya-Manila (Oct. 12)PR896 Manila-Taipei-Kansai (Oct. 12)PR897 Kansai-Taipei-Manila (Oct. 12)PR408 Manila-Kansai (Oct. 12)PR432 Manila-Narita (Oct. 12)PR438 Manila-Nagoya […]
BREAKING! Broadcaster survives ambush try
DAVAO CITY–– Radio broadcaster Pat Lucero Pacquiao survived an ambush try early this morning, October 11, Along Abad santos St, Tagum City. Pacquiao is currently serving as the Provincial Information Office (PIO) of Davao del Norte. He also owns 99.9 RPFM. Based on his live interview with MindanaoNet Balita, Pacquiao was about to leave his […]
Bong Go joins launching of Malasakit Center in Iligan City
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Tuesday, October 9, joined the launching of the Malasakit Center at the Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital in Iligan City, providing easier and better access to government medical assistance to Iliganons and residents of nearby towns and cities. The Malasakit Center in Iligan is the 43rd in the country […]
Año waiting for Senate report to start investigation vs Ninja Cops, Albayalde
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) awaits the result of the Senate investigation on the alleged ‘Ninja Cops’ before proceeding the investigation against erring policemen which might include PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde. President Rodrigo Duterte earlier ordered Interior Secretary Eduardo Año to conduct an investigation on the involvement of 13 […]
BARMM outreach benefits 200 IPs
COTABATO CITY – In celebration of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) Month, the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MIPA-BARMM) organized a medical-dental outreach program in Datu Blah Sinsuat, Maguindanao on Wednesday that benefitted at least 200 indigenous peoples (IPs). MIPA Minister Melanio Ulama said the outreach program, conducted in […]
BREAKING! Panelo accepts Baya Muna challenge to commute on peak hours
DAVAO CITY —Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo accepted the challenge of the militant groups to commute and experience the so-called ‘transport crisis’ in the country. Bayan Muna Party-list Representative Eufemia Cullamat on Wednesday dared Panelo to commute without bodyguards to feel the suffering of what she described as a transport crisis in the country. Crisis, according to […]
DavNor Gov wants re-opening of roads closed by Banana Plantations
DAVAO CITY — The provincial government of Davao del Norte wants to re-open provincial roads to provide access to the residents affected by the closure by the management of Tagum Agricultural Development Company (TADECO) Inc., in the town of Santo Tomas. On Wednesday, October 9, the Provincial Government led by its Governor Edwin Jubahib tried […]
‘NPA lovers’ nabbed for various crimes
DAVAO CITY — Authorities arrested on Monday two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) who are live-in partners for various crimes, including homicide and robbery. Brig. Gen. Marcelo Morales, identified the arrested suspects as Ricardo Bisaya, 26, a resident of Tarragona, Davao Oriental, and Lovely Jane Seroño, 22, a resident of Lupon, Davao Oriental. Morales […]
SoCot town unveils 100-foot Christmas tree
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The town center of Tampakan in South Cotabato practically glittered on Tuesday evening as the local government unveiled its 100-foot Christmas tree made of recyclable waste materials. Mayor Leonardo Escobillo Jr. led the ceremonial lighting past 6 p.m. of the “giant” Christmas tree as Christmas carols played in the background and joined […]
Alvarez pushes for a more vibrant DavNor
TAGUM CITY — REPRESENTATIVE Pantaleon Alvarez (2nd district, Davao del Norte) is pushing for a more vibrant and investor friendly province. Alvarez said this will be key to a stable economy, development and progress. Alvarez who won a vast majority over his opponent then Governor Anthony del Rosario pushed that Davao del Norte “must think […]
2 ka Colonel ‘Ninja Cops” naa sa listahan ni Digong
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW –— Walay general sa listahan sa ‘Ninja Cops’ pero, adunay Colonel, kini ang giklaro ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte niadtong Domingo, Oktobre 6, pag-abot niya gikan sa Russia. Sa pakighinabi sa membro sa media , didto sa Bangoy International Airport, gibutyag sa President, “eh walang generals doon. But medyo mga — dalawang ano. […]