DAVAO CITY --- The Makabayan bloc in the Lower House sought a congressional investigation into the controversial anti-illegal drugs buy-bust operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in Davao de Oro in Barangay Pindasan, Mabini, Davao de Oro on November 6. The members of the Makabayan bloc filed House Resolution 2342 on November 10 ‘directing the House of … [Read more...] about Makabayan bloc seeks congressional inquiry on Davao de Oro drug raid
Samal LGU lifts liquor ban with conditions
DAVAO CITY – The liquor ban earlier imposed by the local government in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) in Davao del Norte will be lifted and regulated beginning October 16 subject with conditions. Mayor Al David Uy issued Executive Order (EO) No. 321 on Thursday, October 7, lifting the 24-hour liquor ban. With the issuance of EO 321, the selling, distribution and … [Read more...] about Samal LGU lifts liquor ban with conditions
Slashing of P393-M proposed supplemental budget in N. Cot dismays Gov. Catamco
DAVAO CITY --- The Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) of North Cotabato presided by Vice Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza approved only P293-million out of the P393-million proposed Supplemental Budget No. 1 submitted by the Office of Provincial Governor Nancy Catamco. Catamco said the fund was necessary in addressing the need of the people from food to hospitalization. But after … [Read more...] about Slashing of P393-M proposed supplemental budget in N. Cot dismays Gov. Catamco
BARMM to start Covid-19 vaccine jab on March 5
COTABATO CITY – Some 4,200 vials of Sinovac vaccine intended for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) arrived here at noontime on Thursday, March 4 and the vaccine jab start on Friday, March 5. BARMM health minister Dr. Amirel Usman, said the health care workers who are catering to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) will receive the vaccine jab … [Read more...] about BARMM to start Covid-19 vaccine jab on March 5
NoCot provincial gov’t extends aid to 829 quake victims
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The provincial government of North Cotabato distributed on Wednesday assistance worth P8,290,000 to 829 victims of the 2019 earthquake in Barangay Ilomavis, this city. The distribution was led by Governor Nancy Catamco in collaboration with the Provincial Treasury Office (PTO) and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office … [Read more...] about NoCot provincial gov’t extends aid to 829 quake victims