DAKBYAN SA DABAW, PILIPINAS — Tukion sa Martes, Nobembre 7, 2017 sa konseho ning dakbayanang P7.8- bilyon nga budget proposal sa lokal nga panggamhanan alang sa umaabot nga tuig 2018. Matud pa ni Konsehal Danilo Dayanghirang ang chairman sa committee on Finance, Ways and Means , andam na siyang mo-presenta sa konseho atol sa plenaryo […]
Maa Diversion road Abri na ug adlaw
DAVAO CITY, Mindanao— Gi-abrihan na sa trapiko ang dalan sa Carlos P. Garcia highway o Matina Pangi paingon sa Shrine Hills, diversion road. Ang lokal nga panggamhanan sa Dakbayan nag anunsyo nga ila nang abrihan ang gisirado nga dalan apan kini sugod alas-singko (5am) sa buntag hangtud sa alas-nuebe (9Pm) sa gabii lang. Ang trabaho […]
Port of Maluso Basilan expands
BASILAN CITY, Philippines — The port in the town of Maluso, Basilan would now be able to accommodate more vessels and boats after ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman formally turned over the port expansion project in the said area on November 4. The P20-million project was funded by the ARMM’s Public Works and Highways through its […]
Turista midagsa sa Bongao, Tawi-tawi
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Mindanao — Midagsang ang turista nga mibisita dinhi sa Bongao bisan pa man sa deklarasyon sa Martial law ug sa kagubot sa Marawi. Matud pa ni probinsyal turism opiser Mobin Gambal, mas midaghan ang turista nga mibisita sa Tawi-Tawi karon tuig 2017 kumpara sa natala niadtong miaging 2016. Midaghan nga lokal og langyaw […]
Ombudsman slaps 90-day preventive suspension to Panglao, Bohol local execs
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman slapped a 90-day preventive suspension to five local executives of Panglao, Bohol. The Ombudsman imposed the preventive suspension to Panglao, Bohol Municipal Budget Officer Catalino Sumaylo, Municipal Engineer Rogelio Bonao, Municipal Treasurer Rena Guivencan, Administrative Assistant Dionisia Estopito and Administrative Aide Rene Lustre it sustained the motion […]
Camarines Sur mayor faces 90-day suspension
MANILA, Philippines — For dismissing an employee without due cause, Camarines Sur mayor faces 90-day suspension pending investigation. This after the Sandiganbayan sustained the motion of the Office of the Ombudsman to slap 90-suspension for Pili, Camarines Sir Mayor Tomas Bongalonta, Jr. In a resolution released November 6, 2017, the Seventh Division of the Sandiganbayan […]
Smoking ban implementation remains a challenge: DOH
MANILA , Philippines— The implementation of the smoking ban in the country remains a challenge, says Health Secretary Francisco Doque III. “It is easy to have an Executive Order (EO) issued but the success of implementation is another story,” Doque noted. On May 16, 2017 or five months ago, President Rodrigo Duterte signed EO No. 26 […]
Duterte creates eight new barangays in Davao region
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte signed new law creating three barangays here and another five in Tagum City. The Republic Act 10953 creates three new barangays namely: Barrio Pampanga, Alfonso Angliongso Sr. and Vicente Hizon Sr. Ralph Abella, Barangay Captain of Vicente Hizon Sr. was happy upon learning that finally, his village is […]
Major Davao road still close
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (UPDATED) — Erratic soil movement causing landslides forced the highways department here to close one of the major roads Saturday noon, November 4, 2017. The section of the Old Dumpsite along Carlos P. Garcia Highway also known as Philippine-Japan Friendship highway along Matina Pangi-Maa Diversion boundaries was rendered CLOSED to all vehicle […]
Ombudsman files graft charges vs. former Butuan city mayor
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge former Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. for violation of the anti-graft law. Charged along with Amante are former officials, Licensing Officer IV Paul Cabrera and Acting City Fire Marshal Alric Gomez. The case against Amante et al. stemmed from ] […]
Bohol-Davao direct flights start
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Boholanos here can now visit their family, friends and ancestral homes in less than an hour. This, as the country’s flag carrier, the Philippine Airlines (PAL) inaugurated the direct flights from Tagbilaran City- Davao City on Wednesday November 1, 2017. Davao City and Mindanao serve as the second home for thousands […]
Lawyer wants media explanation over leaked Ventura testimony
MANILA, Philippines —\A lawyer mulls filing a motion before the Department of Justice for a show cause order to members of the media in connection with the leaked sworn statement of Aegis Jurisfratman Marc Anthony Ventura over the hazing death of University of Santo Tomas (UST) law freshman Horacio “Atio” Castillo III. Paris Real, counsel […]
Duterte on Japan visit: ‘Most productive, engaging’
Davao City, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived here on Tuesday from his official visit to Japan, describing it as “most productive and engaging.” Duterte said that he met Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and discussed concrete, time-bound and specific ways to further intensify bilateral cooperation between Philippines and Japan. “On top of our agenda […]