DAVAO CITY — Good news for Mindanao! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has revised its overseas travel safety information, lowering the risk levels (Travel Advisory) for several areas in Mindanao, Philippines. Ishikawa Yoshihisa, Consul General of Japan, announced the changes in a press statement released on December 20, outlining the following updates: 1. Davao … [Read more...] about Japan lowers travel advisory in parts of Mindanao: Boost to tourist arrivals and local economy
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30-minute switching power interruption on December 22 in some parts of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct a 30-minute switching power interruption on Sunday, December 22, affecting customers in some parts of Davao City. This interruption is necessary to facilitate substation works in the Calinan Substation. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation … [Read more...] about 30-minute switching power interruption on December 22 in some parts of Davao City
DTI, DA Assure Stable Prices for Noche Buena and Agricultural Items
DAVAO CITY — Prices of Noche Buena and agricultural items are expected to remain stable as the Christmas season approaches, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Thursday. Following a joint inspection of markets and grocery stores in Makati City, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque assured that no further price hikes for Noche Buena … [Read more...] about DTI, DA Assure Stable Prices for Noche Buena and Agricultural Items
Dabawenyo DCplinado now part of Davao schools’ curriculum
DAVAO CITY --- The City Government of Davao, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) - Davao City Division, has officially integrated the Dabawenyo DCplinado program into the curriculum of schools. The move is part of Davao City’s commitment to instilling moral values and self-discipline among learners, The DCplinado modules were launched on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Dabawenyo DCplinado now part of Davao schools’ curriculum
‘Not just lip service’: Filmmakers hail PBBM for supporting PH cinema
MANILA – Filmmakers and actors expressed gratitude to the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for walking the talk on supporting the film industry. During the Konsyerto sa Palasyo: ‘Para sa Pelikulang Pilipino’ on Sunday evening in Malacañang, Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chairperson and CEO Jose Javier Reyes said the film industry … [Read more...] about ‘Not just lip service’: Filmmakers hail PBBM for supporting PH cinema