EDMONTON — There is so much excitement for the opening of the first Jollibee store in Edmonton that the line up has already started. In 2016, the first Jollibee store in Canada opened in Winnipeg where hundreds of Filipinos braved the cold winter that year. TV footages taken by CBC and other TV Networks showed […]
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Davao City to implement 24-hour bus system
DAVAO CITY–The chief of City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) said Wednesday the Peak Hours Augmentation Bus Service (PHABS) system will soon operate around the clock pending approval from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). PHABS, which is currently being operated by a private bus company, started early this year to address […]
Need job? dial 911TESDA-Duterte
DAVAO CITY (August 1) — “Ito i-click mo lang, kung naghahanap ka ng trabaho” this how President Rodrigo Duterte described the (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) 911TESDA project on Tuesday July 30 in Taguig City. Duterte said 911TESDA , it is the government’s digital approach to help jobseekers find employment here and abroad which fits their […]
BREAKING: Duterte lifts suspension on Lotto operations
DAVAO CITY (July 30) — “Effective Immediately” President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday night ordered the lifting of the suspension of lotto operations. “The suspension on the lotto operations is lifted” says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo few minutes ago. “As per the advice of Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, the suspension of Lotto operations has been […]
22K lotto, STL stations closed nationwide
DAVAO CITY (July 29) — Over twenty two thousand lotto and Small-Town Lottery (STL) outlets and other betting areas with license from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) were closed as of this morning. The Philippine National Police implemented the closure in compliance with the order of President Rodrigo Duterte following reports of massive corruption […]
Sara cries foul on unauthorized use of photo
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Inday Sara Duterte vehemently denied involvement on any online lending business. This after photo of the mayor was all over social media endorsing an online lending company. In a statement the mayor said she is not associated with PesosPh or other online lending companies that offer fast cash loans with exorbitant fees and interest. […]
Palace to provide aid amid shutdown of PCSO games
MANILA – The Office of the President (OP) will provide the public with financial assistance following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to close down all gaming operations under the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) due to alleged corruption, Malacañang said Sunday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the public can simply write to either the OP or Philippine […]
Digong suspends lotto, gaming ops
DAVAO CITY (July 27) — President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the suspension of all lotto operations and gaming sanctioned by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). In a television message Duterte ordered all gaming activities of the PCSO, including Lotto, Small Town Lottery, and Peryahan ng Bayan, to stop due to “massive corruption” on Friday night. […]
PRRD inaugurates Candon bypass road
DAVAO CITY (July 27) —President Rodrigo Roa Duterte inaugurated Thursday the P717.6 million Candon City Bypass Road project aimed at decongesting Candon City’s commercial center and propping up economic activity in the region. In his speech, President Duterte said he is pleased to join the people of Candon City for Thursday’s inauguration, saying the project […]
PH does not recognize China’s claim on disputed territory – Palace
DAVAO CITY (July 26) —Malacañang on Thursday, July 25, reiterated its position that the Philippines has claims to the disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Presidential Spokesperson Salvador S. Panelo said in a press briefing that while the Philippines taken this matter in a diplomatic manner, the government does […]
Palay, corn production may decline in Q2: PSA
MANILA — Palay and corn production in the second quarter of the current year may decline based on standing crops, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Palay production for April-June 2019 may decrease to 3.86 million metric tons (MT), or lower by 5.6 percent from its previous year’s level of 4.09 million […]
PhilHealth holds employers forum to tackle erroneous claims
KIDAPAWAN CITY — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) 12 (Soccsksargen) has taken steps to reduce erroneous claims, which often result in losses and inefficiencies, through a series of forums for employers in the region. Friday’s forum here also tackled ways to improve compliance with corporate policies, understand the implication of underpayments or selective reporting vis-à-vis […]
Biz leaders expect 4th SONA to focus on Mindanao’s needs
DAVAO CITY–Mindanao’s business leaders said they expect Mindanao’s development to take center stage when President Rodrigo R. Duterte delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2019 on Monday (July 22). Mindanao Business Council (MinBC) chairman Vicente Lao said he also hopes the completion of the Mindanao Railway System (MRS) during the term of President […]