Environmental petition gains ground, major infrastructure faces legal hurdle DAVAO CITY — In a move that could significantly impact one of Mindanao’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, the Supreme Court has issued a Writ of Kalikasan (Writ of Environmental Protection) against the ongoing construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project. The writ … [Read more...] about Supreme Court issues writ of kalikasan against Samal-Davao Bridge project
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Team Asenso sweeps Misamis Occidental elections, takes unified oath of office
DAVAO CITY (July 1) — Team Asenso, the dominant political force in Misamis Occidental, officially secured full control of provincial and local leadership as newly elected officials took their oath of office during a ceremony at the Bayfront Arena on Sunday. Leading the unified inauguration were Governor Henry S. Oaminal and Vice Governor Rowena Gutierrez, following their … [Read more...] about Team Asenso sweeps Misamis Occidental elections, takes unified oath of office
Trump’s remittance ban shuts out undocumented migrants: Millions of families cut off
DAVAO CITY (July 1)-Families of undocumented migrants in the United States are now facing a grim financial reality: the flow of dollars from abroad has come to an abrupt halt. This follows a controversial directive announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump on June 20, enforcing a new remittance ban targeting undocumented immigrants. "If you do not have legal … [Read more...] about Trump’s remittance ban shuts out undocumented migrants: Millions of families cut off
Duterte’s Davao home for sale, Honeylet Avanceña says they “Abandoned It” after legal troubles
DAVAO CITY (June 28) — The private residence of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City is now up for sale, confirmed by his partner Honeylet Avanceña in an interview with DZRH. “Masakit sa dibdib ko every time I go inside. Ako na lang ang pumapasok diyan. May apat na katulong pero walang amo. We abandoned it after what happened. I cannot sleep there anymore because … [Read more...] about Duterte’s Davao home for sale, Honeylet Avanceña says they “Abandoned It” after legal troubles
China Coast Guard blasts Filipino boats with water cannons at Panatag Shoal
DAVAO CITY (June 24) – Again, the China Coast Guard has reportedly harassed the Philippine government mission at Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal) on June 20. The Philippine Coast Guard in a report stated that two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels – with hull numbers CCG-4203 and CCG-3105 – aggressively interfered with a Philippine government mission and attacked the … [Read more...] about China Coast Guard blasts Filipino boats with water cannons at Panatag Shoal
