Davao City – The Mindanao Development Authority expressed support for the conduct of the first Mindanao Farmers Conference, which gathers today more than 3,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and farmer cooperatives from all regions of Mindanao. The conference held at the Davao Recreation Center, is organized by UNORKA-Mindanao, and supported by the European Union. UNORKA-Mindanao […]
DavNor Governor wants localized peace initiative
TAGUM CITY, (July 16) — Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib wants to adopt a framework for a localized peace talks with the communist insurgents. During the launching of the Davao del Norte Local Peace Engagement Framework on Monday, Jubahib said there is a need to strengthen efforts in addressing the communist insurgency problem. Jubahib, […]
Duterte dismayado sa padayong pag-pangabuso batok sa OFWs
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Hulyo 16) — Dismayado si President Rodrigo Duterte sa nagpadayong pagpangabuso sa mga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), labi na sa mga nasud sa Middle East. Kini luyo sa kamatuoran nga wala pa nahurot ug papauli ang mga OFWs nga naabuso. Apan, nadugangan na usab kini, ug padayon nga nagtapok sa ‘shelter homes’ […]
Duterte orders DOLE for the immediate establishment of OFW department
DAVAO CITY (July 16) —President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to immediately prepare the documents for the speedy passage of a law for the establishment of the Department of Overseas Filipino Workers (DOFW). Duterte who expressed dismay over the continuous abuses among OFWs said he will work for the speedy passage […]
Lightning alert delays 20 flights
MANILA — The lightning alert issued by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Friday afternoon delayed 20 international and domestic flights. A red lightning alert was issued at 4:49 p.m., and was lowered to yellow alert at 5:29 p.m. Authorities lifted the lightning alert at 5:37 p.m. No flight was diverted, according to MIAA. […]
Watchtower restoration draws flak
LAOAG CITY—A little known historical marker located in Puyupuyan village, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte has become viral in social media after its post-rehabilitation appearance was posted online. Some old Pasuquin residents claimed that after the rehabilitation works, they could hardly recognize the old watchtower, built during the Spanish colonial period, due to its “modernized look.” “The […]
LGUs urged to invest in rescue, emergency equipment
ILOILO CITY — The Office of Civil Defense in Western Visayas (OCD-6) has encouraged local government units to invest in disaster response equipment. Jose Roberto Nuñez, OCD 6 director, on Saturday said the local chief executives should pay attention to their disaster preparedness and resilience in their areas. Nuñez said disaster management in some LGUs […]
LPA to bring rains, thunderstorms to VisMin
MANILA — The trough of a low pressure area (LPA) located 1,380 km. east of Mindanao is set to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to Palawan, the Visayas, and the rest of Mindanao on Saturday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) predicted that the LPA would […]
Radio Anchor shot dead in Kidapawan City, PNP creates Task Force Dizon
DAVAO CITY (July 12) — A radio anchorman was shot dead by riding in tandem along the highway of Kidapawan City late Wednesday night. Police identified the broadcaster as Eduardo Dizon, commentator and husband of Brigada News FM Kidapawan station manager Madonna Dizon. Police report showed, at 10:35 p.m Wednesday, Dizon was driving his sedan […]
Indonesian tourism trade expo opens today in Davao City
DAVAO CITY — The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia will hold a three-day expo here with focus on tourism, trade, and food on Friday (July 1 The event, dubbed as Wonderful Indonesia: Tourism, Food and Trade Expo 2019, will run from July 12 to 14 at the activity center in SM Lanang Premier […]
Duterte happy over new record-high satisfaction rating
DAVAO CITY (July 11) — President Rodrigo Duterte is happy they Filipino people appreciates his hard work. Duterte who is not keen on survey results regarding his performance, on Tuesday said he would be happy whenever the public appreciates his hard work as an elected official. A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed Monday that […]
SSS serves show cause orders to 11 business firms in Koronadal
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) issued show cause orders Tuesday to at least 11 business establishments in Koronadal City for violating the social security law. The move was part of the series of surprise inspections conducted by SSS legal and enforcement personnel on selected employers in the area as part of its […]
Duterte admires Arroyo’s tough leadership as House Speaker
DAVAO CITY (July 11)— No less than President Rodrigo Duterte commended the leadership of outgoing House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, saying he drew inspiration from the former leader particularly in strengthening the country’s armed forces. In a speech during the appreciation dinner for the former president and House Speaker at the Manila Hotel, Duterte said Macapagal-Arroyo […]