BEIJING, China – The adoption of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea must be the least concern of Western powers, especially the United States, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said on Friday. President Duterte had a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. In […]
Duterte wants immediate completion of major infra projects
BEIJING, China — President Rodrigo Duterte wants that major government projects under the Build, Build, Build Program completed before he steps down from power as he met Friday several business groups engaged in construction business in a courtesy call here in Beijing. Among those who held a meeting with the President at the Grand Hyatt Hotel […]
Duterte, Xi grace FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019
Beijing — President Rodrigo Duterte and People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping graced the the opening ceremony of the FIBA Basketall World Cup 2019 on August 30, 2019.
City files cases vs 30 firms for violating building code and zoning law
DAVAO CITY — The city government of Davao filed criminal complaints against at least 30 firms for constructing facilities without first securing permits from the city government which violates the Davao City Zoning Ordinance and/or the National Building Code. Zoning Administrator Roy Ryan Rigor filed the complaint before the Office of the City Prosecutor, citing […]
XI refuses to recognize arbitral ruling anew
BEIJING — President Rodrigo Duterte presented to Chinese President Xi Jingping the Phillippine Government’s position on the west Philippine Sea – to recognize the arbitral ruling during the bilateral meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, in Beijing. Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo said the President presented the Philippine Government’s position in a “friendly, assertive, and unequivocal manner”. […]
Marina to phase out of –hull bancas
DAVAO CITY — Makers of wooden-hull passenger bancas may have to stop making those type of bancas after the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) stopped the processing of its registration earlier this month. Marina announced on Friday that it stopped the registration to pave the way for the modernization plan of the Department of Transportation for […]
MIPC asks government, stop red-tagging journalist
DAVAO CITY — The Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) condemns the series of red-tagging incidents involving Leonardo Vicente “Cong” Corrales, associate editor of Mindanao Gold Star Daily based in Cagayan de Oro City, and other journalists in Mindanao in general. In a statement the MIPC stressed “As its core, red-tagging anyone in the media profession […]
BARMM now hoisting the official flag
DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliament on its first official act on Wednesday approved into law the creation of the region’s official flag and is now flying it. Righter after the adoption, Interim Chief Minister Ahod “Murad” Ebrahim of the BARMM signed it into law, the flag was immediately unveiled […]
PRRD renews vow to fully implement land reform program
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte renewed his administration’s commitment Tuesday to pursue the full implementation of Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) as he graced the 31st anniversary celebration of the government’s land distribution program. Speaking during the event at the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Quezon City, he noted that it is […]
Balay nabalhin sa karsada tungod sa baha, van naanod, tulay dili ma-agian
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW — Tungod sa kakusog sa bun-og sa tubig baha kagabii, dili maagian ang usa ka bailey bridge sa barangay bangkal, balay nasibog sa tunga sa karsada ug usa ka van ang naanod. Liboan ka residente ang nibakwit kagabii tungod sa kataas sa tubog nga misulod sa ilang balay. Usa usab ka tulay […]
Tanduay to produce Bacolod-labeled rum for export
BACOLOD CITY — Tanduay Distillers Inc. (TDI), the diversified beverage company of taipan Lucio Tan, will release Bacolod-labeled rum for markets abroad, including the United States. This was announced by the country’s top rum maker in the just-concluded first-ever Rum Festival, institutionalized in an ordinance to be held every third week of August in Bacolod. Mayor […]
Baste’ orders suspension of classes in select Davao City schools
DAVAO CITY — Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte ordered the suspension of classes on Thursday, August 29, in select public and private schools in Davao City following Wednesday night’s flood. The areas covered are the following: Wangan Technical High School, Calinan Balengaeng Elementary School, Tugbok Leon Garcia Elementary School, Talomo Talomo Central Elementary School, Talomo Also […]
Flood hits Davao City villages
DAVAO CITY (UPDATED) — Flood hits a number of barangays here. The Davao City Police Office reported “as of 9 pm, Aug. 28, 2019, Calinan District Area is now in normal situation as rain stop and flood water subside, except in Barangay Pangyan, the bridge was damaged and has been rendered impassable.” Residents of Barangay […]