DAVAO CITY —The Department of Health Davao Region has confirmed the detection of three (3) three B.1.1.7 cases in the Davao Region, in a press statement on February 13, 2021. In a Facebook post, the Province of Davao de Oro announced that the new UK Strain patients are from the town of New Bataan and […]
Farm-to-market road improves lives in Sultan Kudarat town
COTABATO CITY – Farmers and local officials of two upland farming communities in Sultan Kudarat province lauded Friday the government for providing them a 7.48-kilometer farm-to-market road (FMR) through the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). About 5,000 residents, almost 2,000 of whom were agrarian reform beneficiaries, are enjoying the benefits of the PHP37-million concrete FMR project […]
Eastmincom Commander Maj. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr. is next Philippines Army Chief
DAVAO CITY –— Eastern Mindanao Commander Major General Jose Faustino Jr., has been named as the next Philippine Army Chief. Malacañang on Friday, February 12, confirmed the appointment of Faustino Jr. as the new acting commanding general of the Philippines Army. Faustino replaces Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana, who was appointed as the 8th Armed Forces […]
PH authorities monitor sale of Covid-19 vaccine in Black market
DAVAO CITY — The different law enforcement agencies of the country is now monitoring the reported supply of Covid-19 vaccine in the black market. Brig. General Debold Sinas, the PNP Chief, in a statement on Thursday said they are now coordinating with the Department of Health, National Task Force on Covid-19 and the Food and […]
Dead hogs in Misamis towns show ASF symptoms
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Dozens of dead hogs in two town of Misamis Oriental showed African Swine Fever (ASF) sign and symptoms. Dr. Benjamin Resma, Provincial Veterinarian of the Department of Agriculture Regional Office X, in an interview on February 10 revealed that 37 hogs have died in the neighboring towns of Manticao and […]
Tarsier rescued in Sarangani province
DAVAO CITY – A healthy Philippine Tarsier (Carlito syrichta) was rescued on February 01, at Purok Mangga, Sitio Calatungan, Barangay Burias, Glan, Sarangani Province. Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) of Glan, Forester Abdul D. Cariga in a press statement revealed that a certain Julius Cononica, a resident of Barangay Burias rescued a tarsier […]
Public schools and military hospital will be used as vaccination centers
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte has allowed the use of government schools as vaccination centers while the Armed Forces of the Philippines has allowed the use of their hospitals to serve as vaccination centers. During the Monday night public address to the people, Duterte said in areas where there is no government hospital or […]
100 Hatchlings released back to their natural habitat
DAVAO CITY — Around 100 hatchlings were released back to the sea at the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park, Punta Dumalag, Wednesday last week. The hatchlings are believed to be members of the critically endangered species, Hawksbill Sea Turtle. This project is in cooperation with the City Government of Davao, Aboitiz Foundation, Davao Light and Power Company […]
DA distributes cash and food subsidy to Farmers and Fisher folks in Samal Island
IGACOS — A total of 439 eligible beneficiaries received a total of Php 5,000 worth of cash and food subsidy on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Island Garden City of Samal Multi-Purpose Gymnasium, Barangay Peñaplata, Davao del Norte As per breakdown, food subsidy such as rice and chicken worth of Php 2,000 were distributed in […]
50 new fishing boats raffled for Basilan fisher folks
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — Fifty (50) new fishing boats were raffled to fisherfolks beneficiaries of Lukbuton Fish Squid Association today January 27, 2021 at the Covered Court, Barangay Lukbuton, this City. Ceremonial turn-over of the said fishing boats will be held on February 3, 2021 through a virtual (online) ceremony with the Vice President of […]
Pork and meat prices continue to soar in Mindanao markets
DAVAO CITY — The Executive Order of President Rodrigo Duterte imposing a “mandated” price ceiling on selected pork and chicken products in the National Capital Region following the rising food prices has adversely affected the Mindanao markets. The EO did not sit well with Mindanao pork and meat vendors as Manila traders continue to haul […]
P400M district hospital to be built in Mis. Or. town soon
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A P400-million Department of Health-supervised hospital is expected to be built in the municipality of Villanueva, Misamis Oriental soon, officials said. A one-hectare land located near the Villanueva municipal complex is already being prepped for the eventual construction of the medical facility, said Mayor Jennie Rosalie Mendez. Mendez said no […]
14 Nocot towns grab DTI’s competitiveness index award
DAVAO CITY — The Department of trade and Industry (DTI) has awarded 14 towns of North Cotabato as among the most competitive towns in the country. North Cotabato Governor Nancy Catamco attributed the province’s gains in the 2020 competitiveness index of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to its hardworking leaders and the people […]