MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte has declared September 8 of every year as a special working holiday in the country to commemorate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Catholic Church celebrates the Virgin Mary’s birth on September 8, nine months after the December 8 celebration of her Immaculate Conception as […]
MGB wants re-routing in Lake Sebu landslide-prone areas, relocation for residents pushed
DAVAO CITY — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region 12 has asked the local government of Barangay Ned in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato to reroute the roads frequently hit by landslide and relocate residents to avoid complications in the future. Based in the statement made by Ariel Acosta, MGB-12 supervising geologist as published by […]
Ebrahim calls for sustained peace, moral governance on Eid’l Adha
COTABATO CITY – Interim Chief Minister Ahod “Murad” Ebrahim of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has called for moral governance and pro-active stance on peace as the Muslim world observed on Sunday the 2019 Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). “We have moved up to another level, our enemies are no longer the […]
16 Pinoys saved from illegal jobs abroad
MANILA — A total of 16 Filipinos about to leave the country as tourists but were actually hired to work in China and the United Arab Emirates were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 3. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) stopped the passengers as they were about to the board their Cebu […]
Briones assures DavNorte’s IPs of more school facilities
DAVAO CITY — President Duterte’s oldest Cabinet official, Secretary Leonor Briones, assured Indigenous People’s (IP) communities in Davao de Norte of better more education facilities. “Talaingod was the IP area I failed to visit last year due to security concerns. But today, I have proven that the town is peaceful,” the 78-year-old education secretary said. […]
Peace advocate is new TESDA-BARMM
COTABATO CITY — A lobbyist for the passage of the organic law for the Bangsamoro region has been named as head of Tesda- BARMM. Minister Mohagher Iqbal of the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE-BARMM) announced Director Ruby Andong’s appointment as head of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) – BARMM. Outgoing […]
‘Hanna’ out of PAR, rains to continue
MANILA — Typhoon “Hanna” has slightly weakened and now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but heavy rains will continue Friday. In its 5 a.m. severe weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Hanna exited at 12:30 a.m. Friday. It was located at 645 kilometers north northeast of Basco, Batanes […]
PH positive on meeting macroeconomic targets
MANILA— Malacañang remains optimistic in meeting its macroeconomic targets amid the lower-below-expected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of the year. “While growth has slowed down in the second quarter of this year, the Office of the President has been assured by our economic managers that this is simply a temporary setback,” Presidential […]
BOC forms body to monitor hazardous wastes’ entry
MANILA — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday said it created a permanent and specialized unit to monitor and control the entry of hazardous substances and other wastes into the country. The Environmental Protection and Compliance Division (EPCD) was formed through Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 38-2019 issued by Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero. The EPCD […]
GenSan intensifies fight vs illegal gambling
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Police personnel here have stepped up their campaign against illegal gambling activities in the wake of the continuing suspension of the operations of small-town lottery or STL. Col. Aden Lagradante, city police director, said Friday he ordered the city’s eight police stations to intensify their monitoring and enforcement in local communities against […]
4Ps payout resumes in BARMM
COTABATO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) resumed Thursday its payout activities in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Release of payouts will start in Malabang, Lanao del Sur. The expanded BARMM includes in its jurisdiction the areas of Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Basilan and Lanao del Sur; the […]
DA chief eyes ‘new thinking’ strategy to attain food security
MANILA — To attain food security, the vision of President Rodrigo Duterte, newly appointed Agriculture Secretary Dr. William Dar has proposed a strategy of “new thinking” to advance the agriculture sector. “The new thinking’s vision is to have a food secure Philippines with prosperous farmers and fisherfolk. Its mission is to collectively empower farmers and fisherfolk […]
DepEd-11 forms Salugpongan fact-finding team
DAVAO CITY–A fact-finding committee has been created to investigate the Salugpungan Ta’Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Centers Inc. (STICLCI), whose 55 schools around Davao Region have been suspended because of alleged links to the communist rebel movement. Jenelieto Atillo, Department of Education-Region 11 (DepEd-11) spokesperson, said Monday the five-member committee has already conducted assessments on the […]