DAVAO CITY – The city government of Zamboanga allotted P19.8 million for the implementation of the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) during the upcoming vacation. City Social Welfare and Development Office Assistant Chief Uldarico Fabian said on Friday that the SPES will have a total of 2,321 slots this year. Fabian said “those qualified to avail of … [Read more...] about P19.8-M allotted for students’ employment in Zamboanga City
MBHTE-BARMM turns over 10-classroom 2-story building to school in Sulu province
DAVAO CITY – The Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MBHTE-BARMM) turned over a 10-classroom two-story school building to Hadji Buto School of Arts and Trades (HBSAT) in Jolo town, Sulu province on Thursday, May 11, the MBHTE said in a statement. The construction of the school building started in March … [Read more...] about MBHTE-BARMM turns over 10-classroom 2-story building to school in Sulu province
Police arrest 2 rape-slay suspects in North Cotabato town
DAVAO CITY – Police authorities arrested two suspects for allegedly raping and killing a 15-year-old girl in Barangay Lepaga, Mlang, North Cotabato here, a police official said Wednesday. Municipal police chief Lt. Col Realan Mamon identified the suspects as Rogie Articonas Magallanes, 43 years old, of Barangay Lepaga, and Nilo Belarmente Fortunato, 42, of nearby Barangay … [Read more...] about Police arrest 2 rape-slay suspects in North Cotabato town
DILG declares 17 ZamPen municipalities as drug-cleared
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" … [Read more...] about DILG declares 17 ZamPen municipalities as drug-cleared
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 and will take effect in … [Read more...] about P100-M allotted quarterly for elderlies in Zambo City