MANILA — The entire population is expected to be registered at the Philippine ID System (PhilSys) in two to five years, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. The PSA will go full swing with a pilot launch late this year and a mass rollout in the beginning of 2019 with a target enrollment of […]
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President Duterte signs national ID system
DAVAO CITY (August 6)– President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Philippine System Identification Act (PhilSys Act) which mandates the government to create a single official identification card for all citizens and foreign residents that would serve as a de facto national identification number. Duterte has assured the public that government will protect the database, amid growing concern […]
DFA upholds transparency on West Philippine Sea negotiations
DAVAO CITY (August 5)– There are no secret meetings with China on the issue of the West Philippine Sea, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said. “All meetings are on record and some are even on Facebook, which goes to show that there are no secret deals,” he pointed out. Cayetano said […]
Palace: PH-China renewed ties bear fruits
DAVAO CITY (August 4) —- The Philippines renewed friendship renewed friendship with China has brought forth collaborative undertakings that are beneficial to the Filipino people. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday said “We’re very happy that we have this newfound cooperation that has resulted in collaborative undertakings from bridges to rehab facilities.” President Rodrigo Duterte […]
Police rescues 8 minors, nabs 3 suspects for online sex trafficking
ILIGAN CITY (August 3) – Police rescued eight minors and arrested three suspects involved in an online human trafficking in a simultaneous operation conducted by the Philippine Nation Police Women and Children Protection Center Mindanao Field Unit (WCPC MFU), Iligan City Police Office (ICPO) and the PNP’s Special Weapons and Tactics (PNP SWAT), Thursday morning […]
Commissioner Arellano: No Dictatorship, federal system to distribute power
DAVAO CITY (August 2)– A member of the Constitution Consultative Committee fired back to the critics who are raising the specter of dictatorship under the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte. Commissioner Antonio B. Arellano, during the Federalism Road Show media forum on Wednesday at Davao City Hall, expressed his grief over the rumors being […]
ICRC helps survivors of Basilan blast
DAVAO CITY (August 1) — The International Committee of the Red Cross helped the survivors of the Tuesday van explosion in Lamitan, Basilan which killed ten people and wounded eight others including civilian passengers. The ICRC, in a press statement said they sent two health staff to Camp Navarro General Hospital in Zamboanga City to […]
Congress approves HB 6705 to create Department of Disaster Resilience
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 1) – Camiguin Island province representative Xavier Jesus Romualdo said that after a marathon deliberation, Congress has already approved House Bill 6075 that will create the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR). Romualdo who chaired the Committee on Government Reorganization said that HB 6075 was filed by Albay Congressman Joey Saceda […]
Sultan Kudarat Town Councilor Survives BIFF Grenade Attack
LAMBAYONG, Sultan Kudarat (July 31) — A town councilor and his cousin survived a grenade attack here on Saturday morning but two persons were slightly injured, police said. Supt. Aldrin Gonzales said the Army’s 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion is now helping the police in Sultan Kudarat to hunt down two men who hurled grenades at […]
Laak, Compostela Valley to Open More Caves for Eco-Tourism
LAAK, Compostela Valley (July 31) — The Municipal Government will open the the town’s caves to tourists and spelunkers to accommodate tourists who want to experience nature’s wonders. Laak Municipal Mayor Antonio Libuangan said the town has more than a hundred caves which the tourist could explore. He is planning to open the caving festival to the […]
PH to Uphold Freedom of Religion
MANILA (July 30) — Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella reiterated the country’s commitment to uphold the right to freedom of religion, as it is enshrined in the Constitution and reflected in the country’s laws, policies and standards. In a Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, an international meeting hosted by the US Department of State in Washington, […]
Seized Marijuana signifies victory against illegal drugs: Gov. Dayanghirang
TARRAGONA, DAVAO ORIENTAL (July 28)– Authorities set ablaze bundles of seized marijuana plants during a ceremonial burning on Thursday, July 26 to mark the success of marijuana eradication operation in the villages of Tomoaong and Tubaon in Tarrgona town. Operatives confiscated a total of 22,500 fully-grown marijuana stalks with an estimated value of P3.7 million […]
DA to embark on farmers’ training program
DAVAO CITY (July 27)- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will embark on a nationwide vegetable farmers’ training program. The participants will be provided with technical support on agricultural technology, inputs and other post-training assistance such as farm tools and farm equipment. In a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), Agriculture Secretary Manny […]