DAVAO CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) declared on Saturday as drug-cleared 17 municipalities in the Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) due to their successful campaign against illegal drugs. The declaration was done during the regional launching of the program dubbed as ‘Buhay ay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA).’ DILG Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” […]
P100-M allotted quarterly for elderlies in Zambo City
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The local government here will allocate P100 million per quarter for the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) of its bona fide senior citizens. City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) Assistant Chief Uldarico Fabian said on Tuesday that “the social amelioration payment for the elderlies is a new program of the city government […]
SRAA medalists from Kidapawan City receive cash incentives
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The local government here released on Monday P316,000 to athletes from this city who won in the recently held Soccsksargen Regional Athletic Association (SRAA) Meet. The regional sports meet was held here on April 24-28. Each of the 41 gold medalists received PHP5,000; each of the 37 silver medalists, P3,000; and each […]
227 farmers in N. Cotabato receive P708-K indemnity checks from DAR, PCIC
CARMEN, NORTH COTABATO – Some 227 corn farmers in this municipality received indemnity checks with a combined amount of P708,515 from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) as payment for their insurance claims on their damaged crops. This was announced Monday by DAR-North Cotabato. Cheryll Camariñas, Carmen’s municipal […]
OWWA-BARMM gives cash assistance to 65 returning OFWs
COTABATO CITY – Some 65 returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) received financial assistance during the 41st founding anniversary celebration of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA-BARMM) held on May 3 at the Mall of Al Nor here. “The event provided immediate financial aid to returning OFWs as a start-up or additional capital for livelihood projects, […]
Phil. Army, DSWD-11 sign MOU to hasten disaster response
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry (Agila) Division (10ID) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Region 11 (DSWD-11) signed on May 2 a memorandum of understanding to jointly provide immediate support to disaster-affected areas in the Davao region. The ceremonial signing was held at the Camp General Manuel T. Yan […]
MOH-BARMM kicks off campaign on protecting kids vs. polio, measles
COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Health of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) Ministry of Health (MOH) launched a campaign to promote the supplemental immunization activity, Chikiting Ligtas: Measles-Rubella and Oral Polio Vaccine (MR-OPV SIA), for the safety and protection of Bangsamoro children on Tuesday, May 2 at the City Mall here. […]
Sultan Kudarat university confers PhD – Honoris Causa on FL Marcos
COTABATO CITY — The Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) conferred an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Institutional Development and Management on First Lady Marie Louise ‘Liza’ Araneta-Marcos in a ceremony held at the university gymnasium, ACCESS Campus, EJC Montilla, Tacurong City on April 27. According to a statement of the SKSU, the conferment of the […]
Gov. Jubahib orders investigation of Tagum City killings
DAVAO CITY – Governor Edwin Jubahib of Davao del Norte told the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) on Wednesday to investigate the recent spate of killings in Tagum City, the provincial capital. “I am deeply alarmed and disturbed by the recent spate of senseless killings in Tagum City. The cold-blooded and brutal murders of […]
New BARMM senior minister sworn in
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim (right) administers the oath-taking of newly appointed Senior Minister Abunawas Maslamama. (Photo Credit: Facebook Page of Von Al-Haq) COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim administered the oath-taking of the newly appointed Senior Minister Abunawas ‘Von Al-Haq’ Maslamama on Monday, April 24, in a ceremony held at the Office […]
DLPC assures no shortage of power supply in ‘summer months’
DAVAO CITY – The Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (DLPC) gave its assurance on Monday that there will be enough power supply within its franchise areas during the summer months. “Davao will not experience any shortage in the coming months, especially during the summer months. Meaning, we’re safe (from power outages),” Rodger Velasco, the […]
Davao de Oro SP condoles with Caballero’s kins
DAVAO CITY – The members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of the Province of Davao de Oro expressed their condolences for the passing away of lawyer Jose “JoeCab” Caballero, the first elected governor of the province. Caballero, the erstwhile governor of Compostela Valley – now Davao de Oro – province, died on Friday, March 31 […]
MILG-BARMM to construct 10 barangay halls in Sulu
The Ministry of Interior and Local Government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Mindanao (MILG-BARMM) is constructing 10 two-storey barangay halls in Patikul town, Sulu province worth P5 million each. The ceremony for the groundbreaking and the signing of the memorandum of agreement for the said project was held in Patikul on March 19 and […]