ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) got a boost in terms of maritime interdiction after receiving a speedboat funded by the former governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). This after Mujiv Hataman, Basilan congressman and former ARMM top executive, turned over Sunday a twin-engine speedboat for Westmincom’s seaborne patrols. Lt. Gen. […]
Environment
Duterte raised the issue on code of conduct before Chine Premier Li
BEIJING, China – The adoption of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea must be the least concern of Western powers, especially the United States, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said on Friday. President Duterte had a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. In […]
‘Baste’ Duterte wants laws for envi protection
DAVAO CITY — To further promote environmental awareness among Dabawenyos, the local government here has thrown its support behind a private company’s social media campaign aimed at helping to ensure the welfare of the environment. This, as Vice Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte called for a cleaner and greener celebration of Kadayawan Festival this month. He said […]
Baste’ orders suspension of classes in select Davao City schools
DAVAO CITY — Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte ordered the suspension of classes on Thursday, August 29, in select public and private schools in Davao City following Wednesday night’s flood. The areas covered are the following: Wangan Technical High School, Calinan Balengaeng Elementary School, Tugbok Leon Garcia Elementary School, Talomo Talomo Central Elementary School, Talomo Also […]
Flood hits Davao City villages
DAVAO CITY (UPDATED) — Flood hits a number of barangays here. The Davao City Police Office reported “as of 9 pm, Aug. 28, 2019, Calinan District Area is now in normal situation as rain stop and flood water subside, except in Barangay Pangyan, the bridge was damaged and has been rendered impassable.” Residents of Barangay […]
Hundreds of dolphins, whales seen in Sarangani Bay
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Marine experts have spotted around 270 dolphins and whales these past weeks in parts of Sarangani Bay and more species, including those considered critical and vulnerable, could reportedly be thriving in the area. This was based on the result of the third quarter monitoring in the bay last Aug. 13 to 16 […]
Army dares Karapatan to probe NPA’s rights violations
MALAYBALAY CITY — Officials of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID) on Saturday renewed their condemnation of the atrocities of the communist New People’s Army (NPA), daring the leftist human rights group Karapatan to investigate the rebels’ violent acts. Brig. Gen. Edgardo de Leon, commander of the Army’s 403rd Brigade, challenged Karapatan to investigate the 2017 […]
Envi group wants long-term solution on waste importation
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – With the entry of garbage shipments from other countries, environmental group Greenpeace Philippines has called on Congress to craft a law that would totally ban waste importation for good. Greenpeace Philippines issued the statement in light of the entry of tons of garbage from Canada, South Korea, Australia, and Hong Kong. […]
Duterte inaugurates P550-M hybrid solar-diesel power plant in Romblon
TABLAS ISLAND, Romblon—President Rodrigo Duterte inaugurated on Wednesday the P550-million Tumingad Solar Power Project, the country’s first and largest hybrid solar-diesel microgrid with battery facility. Speaking before the attendees of the inauguration rites, President Duterte said the commercial operation of the 7.5-MWp hybrid solar-diesel power plant will pave the way to a greener tomorrow for […]
Tourist arrivals up in NoCot upland town
COTABATO CITY – The municipal tourism office of Arakan, North Cotabato, reported Tuesday that more than 42,600 local and foreign tourists have visited tourist destinations in the town since January this year. Arakan is an upland town in North Cotabato known for its waterfalls, strawberry farms, and mountain resorts. Arakan Mayor Rene Rubino said as of […]
Kidapawan fruit festival highlights first IP mass wedding
DAVAO CITY — Kidapawan City is not just celebrating their Timpupo Festival with the bountiful fruit harvest, they highlighted the occasion by hosting the first tribal mass wedding which legalized the union of 44 couples who have been living together for years. On Saturday August 18, Mayor Joseph Evangelista sealed the union of 44 couples […]
166 health workers deployed in Davao City villages
DAVAO CITY–The City Health Office (CHO) and the Department of Health (DOH) deployed 166 health professionals to several barangays in the city to further boost the delivery of health services. Monday’s deployment is composed of doctors, dentists and nurses under the national government’s Human Resource for Health (HRH) program with the aim of addressing the […]
Gov’t to enforce waterway easement in Manila Bay
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will clear the banks of Manila Bay’s tributaries and “esteros” to facilitate the collection of garbage and to improve water quality. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said there is a need to remove structures encroaching on the easement so waste collectors can easily access and gather […]