DAVAO CITY (October 26) ---President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Davao del Norte Governor Edwin I. Jubahib as Chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI for the term 2025–2028. In a post on its official Facebook page, the RDC-XI congratulated and welcomed the appointment of Governor Jubahib on Friday morning, October 24, 2025, saying, “Your leadership … [Read more...] about Jubahib is new RDC-XI Chair
Caraga Region
DOH ramps up antimicrobial resistance awareness in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY (October 17) — The Department of Health – Caraga (DOH-13) has stepped up its campaign against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that improper antibiotic use can make infections harder and more expensive to treat. DOH-13 Officer-in-Charge Sadaila Raki-in urged media partners to help raise public awareness, especially in remote areas where many rely on radio … [Read more...] about DOH ramps up antimicrobial resistance awareness in Caraga
Comelec confirms: BSKE postponement law to be signed on August 12
DAVAO CITY (August 1) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to sign into law the bill postponing the 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on August 12 at 2 p.m., signaling another delay in the youth’s electoral participation. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia confirmed in an interview that Malacañang … [Read more...] about Comelec confirms: BSKE postponement law to be signed on August 12
Power line collapse cuts electricity in 7 Surigao barangays due to ‘Crising’
DAVAO CITY (July 18) – Seven barangays on Nonoc Island in Surigao City were left without electricity Friday afternoon after strong winds from Tropical Storm (TS) Crising toppled a transmission tower connecting the island to mainland Mindanao. In an advisory, the Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative (SURNECO) reported that the C8 Structure tower sustained significant damage … [Read more...] about Power line collapse cuts electricity in 7 Surigao barangays due to ‘Crising’
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
