DAVAO CITY — The province of Davao del Norte has been adjudged as the Second Most Competitive Province in the Philippines during the recently held 8th Regional Competitiveness Summit. It is four ranks higher than its having been in the sixth spot in 2019. Davao del Norte garnered the said award after the province and its […]
Duterte tells police to act in accordance with the law following Tarlac Murders
DAVAO CITY — The Tarlac shooting that killed a mother and her son is an isolated incident that won’t be tolerated, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said on Monday as he reminded all uniformed personnel of the police force to perform their duties in accordance with the law. “Do your duty, enforce the law. Your actions […]
Businesswoman killed, driver hurt in Davao City shooting
DAVAO CITY – A businesswoman was killed and her driver was hurt in a shooting incident inside the compound of the Center Point Plaza in Matina Crossing, Davao City on Monday (Dec. 21) afternoon. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-XI) Director Jonathan Balite identified the fatality as Susan Villaseran, 69 years old and a resident of […]
Government workers to receive P10K service recognition incentive
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte signed Administrative Order (AO) No. 37 authorizing the grant of P10K one-time service recognition incentive (SRI) to government workers for fiscal year 2020 on Friday. As provided in the AO 37, the employees in national government agencies, including state universities and colleges and government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs), and […]
Tree Life nanghatag og Organic VCO alang sa Covid-19 patients
DAVAO CITY – Usa ka libo nga mga botelya sa organic virgin coconut oil ang gi-donate sa Tree Life sa City Health Office alang sa mga Covid-19 patients ning dakbayan. Sa mga research nga gihimo, migawas nga dakong tabang ang VCO sa pagbatok sa kagaw nga Coronavirus. Migawas sa mga research nga ang VCO potential […]
NBI-10 files raps vs. ‘networking’ firm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A networking company has been charged after being flagged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly engaging in an illegal financial scheme, the National Bureau of Investigation-10 (NBI-10) said Saturday. NBI-10 said syndicated estafa charges were filed against Jocals688 Beauty and Wellness Products Trading Inc. (Jocals688) at the City […]
DA-XI, DSWD-XI Release Cash-for-Work Program Wage
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA)-XI and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-XI together with the Monkayo LGU have released the wages for the 186 farmer-beneficiaries of the Cash-for-Work Program in Brgy. Salvacion, Monkayo, Davao de Oro, on December 16, 2020. The Cash-for-Work Program is a joint initiative by DA-XI and […]
6 wild boar hunters abducted: 2 killed, 2 missing, 2 survived
ILIGAN CITY — Six wild boar hunters were abducted by alleged members of the Dawlah Islamiyah along the boundaries of the Madalum and Munay town both in the hinterlands of Lanao del Sur. Two of them were killed, two survived and two are still missing. Police Major Joly Sabtal, Madalum police chief said, killed were […]
Envi group urges LGUs to ban firecrackers, pyrotechnic devices
DAVAO CITY — In a bid to prevent accidental injuries, environmental pollution and COVID-19 transmission during the New Year revelry, the EcoWaste Coalition today urged local government units (LGUs) to enact and enforce ordinances banning the use of firecrackers, fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices. “With the safety of their constituents and the environment in mind, […]
DOH proposes online caroling, karaoke singing
DAVAO CITY —Isn’t it too late for a proposal? This is among the questions raised as the Department of Health (DOH) is recommending to the public to forego physical caroling and karaoke singing during the yuletide season given the health thread brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic. In an advisory issued on Friday, the DOH […]
Quake victims receive housing units from NHA-XI
DAVAO CITY – This Christmas season is a lot merrier for the 117 families whose houses were damaged during the magnitude 6.1 earthquake in 2019. The National Housing Authority – Region XI (NHA-XI) awarded the earthquake victims in Barangay Tacul, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur with the Certificates of Ownership and the keys of their respective […]
Illegal mining in Nocot town ordered close
DAVAO CITY — The provincial government of North Cotabato and Mines and Geosciences Bureau of Region 12 on Friday ordered the closure of illegal mining activity in Barangay Don Panaca in Magpet town. North Cotabato Governor Nancy Catamco and MGB 12 (Soccsksargen) Director Felizardo Gacad Jr. on Friday afternoon signed and implemented a cease and desist […]
Duterte willing to go to jail on ICC case
DAVAO CITY –– President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday night said he is not afraid of suffering the consequences of his administration’s anti-illegal drugs campaign, saying his administration is just doing what is right for the greater good. In the middle of his televised public address, Duterte said he is doing everything he can for the […]