Cotabato City, Philippines–Leaders of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (ARMM) claims economy soared in 2016 after a lean growth during the previous years. The region recorded an increase in gross domestic product (GRDP) from negative 0.4percnt in 2015 to positive 0.3% last year. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which conducted simultaneously media briefings nationwide […]
Duterte to Gina Lopez: Sorry
DAVAO CITY, Philippines–President Rodrigo R. Duterte felt sorry for former Environment Secretary Gina Lopez over the rejection of Commission on Appointments (CA). “You know how it is, this is a democracy. And lagi (always) money talks,” Duterte added. “Sayang si Gina. I really like her passion but I remember talking about her in one of […]
Beach fun
Volleyball is the usual fun sport to play along the beaches of Gumasa where the most awaited Sarbay Fest happens. In Sarangani, the festivity sets off with the local version of Glan’s beach party called Mahin, a Blaan word for sea or beach, and ends with SarBay. Both are anchored on the same cause of protecting and preserving Sarangani Bay. (Jake Narte/ SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Lopez sings “I believe I can Fly” after CA rejection
MANILA, Philippines— The powerful Committee on Appointments rejected her bid for confirmation as Environment Secretary but Regina Paz Lopez she never showed bitterness. In fact, the former secretary sing the song “I believe I can fly”, even invited her staff and reporters to sing with her. Lopez was rejected but her advocacy for environment remains. […]
Duterte to Trump : Do not use force in fighting NoKor
DAVAO CITY, Philippines–President Rodrigo R. Duterte asked United States President Donald Trump not to use force in stopping North Korea’s Nuclear Missile launch. On Monday, Duterte revealed he has a phone conversation with Trump and in the course of their talk he suggested to Trump not to use force in dealing with North Korean leader […]
Butuan ex-mayor may face trial over P15m CT scan donation
MANILA, Philippines- Former Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. may face trial over P15M City Scan Donation. This, after the Office of the Ombudsman probable cause to charge Amante in court for one count of violation of Section 3(g) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019) before the Sandiganbayan. The charge […]
Friendly game
Filipino and Chinese sailors play basketball inside the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao headquarters in Panacan, Davao City on Monday. Filipino sailors defeated the visitors 68-64. The sailors are crew members of the three Chinese warships, which was in the city from April 30 to May 2 for a goodwill visit. Newsline Photo
Lapanday attacks ‘to displace hundreds of workers, business partners’-Lapanday
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —The Saturday attack by the New People’s Army on the facilities of Lapanday Fruits Corporation (LFC) will displace hundreds of employees and business traders On Saturday dawn communist rebels simultaneously attacked and burned two box plants of LFC in Barangay Mandug, burned Macondray plastic plant in barangay Tagpore, Panabo City and raided […]
Widodo likens himself to Duterte
DAVAO CITY— City Mayors can make good Presidents. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Mayors know the problem of the community and their people as he likened himself to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte during the launching of the Davao-GenSan-Bitung new sea route via Roll On, Roll Off Sunday in Kudos port in Davao. Widodo visited Davao […]
ASEAN declaration on rights of migrant workers ‘a work in progress’
MANILA, April 30 — The expected “declaration” on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers may likely takes place by November of this year. In a press briefing held Saturday at the International Media Center in Conrad Hotel, Pasay City, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary and chair of ASEAN […]
PHL to import fresh fruits and processed foods
DAVAO CITY, Philippines— The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants to open market for fresh fruits and processed foods to be imported in Indonesia. This after the launching of the Davao-GenSan-Bitung Roll-on, Roll-off (RoRo) route Sunday. Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo witnessed the maiden voyage at Kudos Port in […]
Leyte mayor dismissed for favoring brother
MANILA, Philippines– The Office of the Ombudsman has found former Mayor Melchor Quemado, Sr. of Sta. Fe, Leyte, guilty of Grave Misconduct and ordered his dismissal from the service. The dismissal order carries the accessory penalties of perpetual disqualification to hold public office, forfeiture of all benefits and cancellation of civil service eligibility. The Ombudsman […]
Ombudsman reminds all government officials and employees to file SALN
MANILA, Philippines- The Office of the Ombudsman is reminding all government officials and employees to submit their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) ahead of the April 30 deadline. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales called on public servants to file their SALN. The annual filing of SALN is a constitutional and statutory obligation of […]