MANILA – The Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their cooperation in the field of energy. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo witnessed the exchange of MOU on energy cooperation between the Department of Energy and Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in a […]
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Marcos open to talk with Duterte over SMNI issue
DAVAO CITY –— The Palace says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is “always available” to meet with his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil in a statement released to Palace reporters on Monday said, “The President will contact him now to ask if he wants a meeting.” In a press conference here on Saturday, Duterte […]
Duterte denies hand in destabilization plot, says he is comfortable with Marcos
DAVAO CITY — Former President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday denied hands in the rumored destabilization plot against the current administration saying “I am comfortable with President Marcos,” and sees no reason to replace him. Facing the Davao media for the first time after he stepped down from Malacañan in June 30, 2022, Duterte in a […]
Business Leaders Commit to Championing Competition with PCC
Business leaders have pledged their support to the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) as “Champions of Competition” in advocating for a more dynamic and equitable business environment in the country. On November 30, 2023, Chairperson Michael G. Aguinaldo led the Competition Advocacy Pledge in a first of many steps that both the PCC and business leaders […]
Davao Ligh announces service interruption
DAVAO CITY ––Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct switching power interruptions on January 6 and 7, Saturday and Sunday, affecting customers in different parts of Davao City. These power interruptions are necessary to conduct the transfer of loads at ERA Substation. The first switching power interruption will be for 1 hour, anytime between […]
Marcos Jr. Appoints Governor Uy as RDC XI Chair
DAVAO CITY— President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Davao Oriental Governor Nino Sotero Uy as the Chairperson of the Regional Development Council XI, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). The President signed Uy’s appointment on December 15, 2023 but the document was released only on January 3, 2024. Given his appointment, Uy will work hand in […]
P50 million taken in Ozamiz City jewelry heist
DAVAO CITY — An estimated P50-million worth of jewelries and cash were discovered stolen by still unknow robbers inside the Gaisano Ozamiz Mall in Ozamiz City on Monday , January 1, 2024. The incident is the biggest heist in Mindanao history. Reports have it, Termite Gang, a local lawless group was reportedly behind the incident. […]
PAL announces reduction of flight schedules to Cotabato City
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Airlies has announced that startig January 19 2024, the country’s flag carrier will no longer have the Friday and weekend Manila-Cotabato daily flights. But the reduction is just temporary and will lasts only until April 24, 2024. In a statement, the airline said the reduction was necessary to give way […]
DBM vows transparency in the disbursement of 2024 budget
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM)t on Saturday vowed that her agency will be transparent in the utilization of the PHP5.768 trillion national budget for 2024. Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, DBM Secretary in a statement stressed, “sound, efficient, and effective management and utilization of government resources to achieve our country’s development goals.” […]
Davao Light power rate down for December but users might experience high consumption during the holiday season
DAVAO CITY — Residential customers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will enjoy lower electricity bills this holiday season due to the decrease in generation charge as power supply prices from the Philippine Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in Mindanao, and the world market dropped. From P9.12 in November, the overall residential power […]
BOC foils smuggling of 146K liters of unmarked fuel
DAVAO CITY —– The Bureau of Customs (BOC) claimed it intercepted a total of 146,000 liters of smuggled and unmarked fuel amounting to millions of pesos in Mariveles, Bataan on Saturday. In a press statement, the agency revealed that they also impounded the motorized tanker used to transport the fuel, according to a press statement. […]
CTTMO embarks on massive info drive on new city speed limit
DAVAO CITY — The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) preparing a massive information-education driver to inform the public about the upcoming implementation of the new speed limit of the city. The traffic office needs to inform the public as they are bent on implementing the City Ordinance No. 0270-23 or the Speed Limit […]
Davao City Terminal professionalizes porter services charge
DAVAO CITY — The management of the Davao City-owned Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) professionalized the porter services fee as passengers are advised to pay only the prescribed fees based on category. DCOTT Manager Aisa Usop is urging passengers to abide by its porter service system to mitigate inconvenience and confusion. The terminal management […]