DAVAO CITY, Philippines–The recent travel advisory issued by the United States placed areas under the Eastern Mindanao Command on hight alert level. The US advised its citizens to avoid visiting Palawan due to possible terror activities in the area. Army Major Azra L. Balagtey, spokesperson for Eastern Mindanao Command told reporters that the alert status […]
Xinjiang communications has everything the world needs
XINXJIANG, China–Name it, they have it! That’s how journalist from 24 countries describe the communications center here. Government communications centre is concentrated in one big compound which the government owns. The facility is the home of Xinjiang’s communications from publication to broadcast (radio to television) to theatre, film making and digital media. The building showcases […]
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Duterte arrives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Duterte appoints ex-AFP chief Cimatu as new DENR Secretary
MANILA, Philippines- President Rodrigo Duterte appointed former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Roy Cimatu as the new Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Cimatu’s appointment came after the Commission on Appointment rejected the bid of former DENR secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announced Cimatu’s […]
Duterte to visit Cambodia, Hong Kong, Beijing this week
MANILA, Philippines– President Rodrigo Duterte will be traveling to Cambodia, Hong Kong, and Beijing this week to attend several economic events. This as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Filipino community in Hongkong eagerly awaits Duterte. Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Robespierre Bolivar in a press briefing Monday revealed Duterte will be participating as honored guest at the […]
Duterte keeps “excellent” trust rating-SWS poll
MANILA, Philippines-Despite the criticisms hurled against him, President Rodrigo Duterte maintains “excellent” trust rating from Filipinos. In a national survey conducted last March 25-28 with 1,200 respondents found 80 percent of Filipinos with much trust, 11 percent undecided, and 10 percent with little trust in President Duterte. This gives Duterte an “excellent” +70 net trust […]
Ten bypass roads in Davao City to address traffic woes-DPWH
Davao City, Philippines– Davao City will have ten bypass roads to decongest major roads to address traffic problems here. The new alternate routes will ease traffic problems in major areas of the city. Increased number of visitors and fast socio-economic development have been noticed since President became president. Dean I. Ortiz, spokesperson of the Department […]
Inter-island Bridges to link Cebu, Bohol, Negros done during Duterte’s term-DPWH
DAVAO CITY– Bridges linking Cebu and Bohol, Cebu and Negros will rise before the term of President Rodrigo Duterte ends in 2022. Secretary Mark Villar of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the proposed 20-kilometer long Cebu-Bohol bridge is very feasible because of low seawater areas for bridge alignment. Based on the […]
Poorest regions take Billions infra projects
MANILA, Philippines — A total of P157.44 billion has been allotted to regions which has been left out during the previous administrations. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and NEDA director general Ernesto Pernia said thousands of infrastructure projects will spread all throughout the country’s poorest region under the reinstated Three-Year Rolling Infrastructure Plan (TRIP) for 2018 to […]
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Envi group wants next DENR Secretary to punish all violators
SURIGAO CITY, Philippines—Environmentalist here hope the next environment Secretary suspend all violators of the environmental laws. Citing selective implementation of laws among mining operators during the past administration, Rev. Pio Mercado, spokesperson of Caraga Watch said they are hoping the new secretary will implement the full force of the law to all violators. Caraga Watch, […]
For claiming to be an engineer when he is not: So. Leyte governor charged with falsification
MANILA, Philippines– Southern Leyte Governor Damian Mercado is set to face trial before the Sandiganbayan after the Ombudsman found probable cause to charge him with Falsification of Public Documents under Article 171 (4) of the Revised Penal Code. Case records show that Mercado failed to submit a true, correct and complete Personal Data Sheet (PDS) […]