DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Peace adviser Jesus Dureza says his Holiness Pope Francis will bless President Rodrigo Duterte. Dureza, Dutuerte’s chief peace adviser is among the members of the peace panel who went to Rome, Italy for the third round of the peace talks with the Communist party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front (CPP-NDF) met […]
Health dept to pilot diet supplementation among poor pregnant women under ‘First 1,000 Days’ advocacy
MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) starting next month will pilot a project that will provide dietary supplements to the poorest pregnant women in two selected areas in the country, as part of its “First 1,000 Days” advocacy. The department, in partnership with Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now), will […]
French Envoy sees Davao potentials
DAVAO CITY–The French government sees the potential of Davao in various field of business and cultural development, says French Embassy Deputy Head Laurent Le Godec. Le Godec who was interviewed by Newsline.ph Sunday, January 15 said Davao plays an important role in Mindanao “The President is spreading development in the country and Mindanao is on […]
PM Abe names and adopts rescued Philippine Eagle “Sakura”
DAVAO CITY — Visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe named and adopted the rescued Philippine Eagle “Sakura” (cherry blossoms) today, January 13, 2017. “Sakura”, estimated to be around two years old, according to Philippine Eagle Foundation Executive Director Dennis Salvador was rescued from Talaingod in Davao del Norte last December, 2016. To symbolize the adoption, […]
7 DA-Davao City executives charged over P15M bidding scam
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of multiple graft charges against officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Unit XI in Davao City for mishandling the utilization of the P10 million 2005 Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of then Davao Oriental Representative Joel Mayo Almario. Facing multiple counts of violation […]
Ombudsman dismisses 9 PDAF and Malampaya scam cohorts
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal from the service of nine executives from the National Council for Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and a Chief for Political Affairs for their involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) and Malampaya scams. Found guilty of Grave Misconduct and Conduct Prejudicial […]
BFAR 11 confident to reach target production this year
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR 11) is confident that its target for fish production in the region for the year 2017 will be achieved amid challenges brought by the climate change and other factors that contributed to low productivity in the past years. The Bureau announced on public last January 2 that […]
Welcome Japanese friends
DPWH personnel on Tuesday install flags on of Philippines and Japan along JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City ahead of the visit of Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday in the city. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
4,000 Police to secure Miss U and ASEAN SUMMIT
DAVAO CITY– The police regional command here deployed about 4,000 police personnel to secure the activity areas where the ASEAN summit and Miss Universe activities will be conducted. Starting today, January9, 2016 the police personnel will carry the task for the twin events held here. This as the Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) […]
Former drug users find redemption during Sinulog
CEBU CITY — The Sinulog fiesta in Cebu is always an emotional experience regardless of the circumstances. It was even more emotional for Charlito Nibrel, who was hooked on drugs for 14 years. “Nadala ko sa barkada (I was swayed by friends),” Nibrel told Cebu Daily News in an interview. While drugs may have been […]
45 wheelchairs for PWDs, elderly
MAITUM, Sarangani (January 7, 2017) – A Department of Heath personnel assists a parent of one of the beneficiaries of the Handog Pasasalamat of the provincial government and the local government unit of Maitum Friday, January 6. The beneficiaries of 45 wheelchairs were persons with disability (PWDs) and senior citizens. (John James I. Doctor/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)
Sinulog 2017: 5,000 police deployed to secure Cebu
CEBU, Philippines — After the bombing in the neighboring island of Hilongos, Leyte, about 5,000 police officers are not taking any chances in securing Sinulog, the biggest festival in the Philippines. “The security plan (for the Fiesta Señor and the Sinulog) is in place,” he said during a joint press conference in Cebu on Tuesday, […]
Tribal Chieftain, Two others killed in Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY— A tribal chieftain of the Mandaya tribe and his two relatives were shot and killed by armed men who barged into a family compound in Caraga town, Davao Oriental, December 31, 2016. Police identified the victim as Datu Copertino Banugan, 53, his younger brother Ramon, 44, and another relative identified only as Benny, […]