DAVAO CITY (July 13) -National government agencies formally launched the sale of ₱20 per kilogram rice for minimum wage earners in Northern Mindanao on Friday, marking the start of a subsidy initiative designed to ease the burden of rising food costs for low-income workers. In a statement, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 10 announced that the … [Read more...] about Northern Mindanao Launches Sale of ₱20 Rice for Minimum Wage Earners
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Wives of Filipino seafarers jailed in Algeria appeal to President Marcos for help
DAVAO CITY (June 7) — The wives of three Filipino seafarers detained in Algeria for alleged drug trafficking are pleading for the intervention of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., urging the Philippine government to secure the release of their husbands, who they insist are innocent. In a press conference held on June 6 in Metro Manila, the women made an emotional appeal to the … [Read more...] about Wives of Filipino seafarers jailed in Algeria appeal to President Marcos for help
Davao, Davao del Norte to Face Power Interruptions June 6–9
DAVAO CITY (June 4) — Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) has announced a series of scheduled power interruptions on June 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2025, which will affect several areas in Davao City and Davao del Norte. The first scheduled outage will occur on Friday, June 6, from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., to facilitate the repair of a damaged utility pole near the Sto. Tomas … [Read more...] about Davao, Davao del Norte to Face Power Interruptions June 6–9
Dizon gets CA nod as Transportation Chief
DAVAO CITY (June 3) – The Commission on Appointments (CA) Committee on Transportation on Tuesday approved the ad interim appointment of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, who vowed to fast-track vital infrastructure projects aimed at easing the daily burdens of Filipino commuters. Appearing before the panel, Dizon reaffirmed his commitment to carry … [Read more...] about Dizon gets CA nod as Transportation Chief
Soon, just Tap and Go: LRT, MRT to accept credit, debit, and mobile wallet payments starting July
DAVAO CITY (June 2) – Commuters using the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) lines will soon experience a major convenience boost as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced it will begin rolling out cashless fare payment systems this July—allowing passengers to use credit cards, debit cards, and mobile wallets like GCash and Maya to pay for their … [Read more...] about Soon, just Tap and Go: LRT, MRT to accept credit, debit, and mobile wallet payments starting July
