Did you watch SONA? Amanda readily answered the affirmative. Then I asked, “Unsa gani ang SONA?” — which made her face grim and her eyes rolling in search for answer. She gasped and in turn asked me “Unsa diay ng SONA?” and we burst into laughter. I remembered Amanda when the result of the Programme […]
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DOH calls for Mindanao-wide polio vaccination
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) has called on the governors and local chief executives in Mindanao to participate in the second round of the “Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio” on Nov. 25 to Dec. 6, 2019. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a press briefing here on Tuesday the call for action aims […]
KWF tightens bid to protect indigenous languages
MANILA — Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) aims to better help avert the extinction of indigenous languages nationwide. KWF will align its efforts to achieve such a goal with the endangered language preservation and rehabilitation agenda developed by the agency and other stakeholders. “We’ll move based on that agenda,” KWF language researcher Earvin Pelagio said. He […]
Duterte to turn-over Freedom residences to former rebels in Tagum City
DAVAO CITY (July 16)— President Rodrigo Duterte will turn-over today 300 housing units produced by the National Housing Authority (NHA) to former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in a village dubbed as Freedom Residences. The Freedom residences, sits in a three-hectare area in Cuambogan, in Tagum City , the first-ever settlement for rebel returnees in the […]
Seafarer who lost foot for saving 27 passengers of a sinking motorboat given honor
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (July 4) —– The City Mayor and the municipal council of Naawan on Monday (July 1) honored a seafarer who lost his right foot while rescuing the 27 passengers including six crewmen of M/V Mansan which capsized between the waters of Bohol and Cebu City. Rudyard Payusan, 52 years old, was on crutches […]
Duterte to commemorate the 121st Independence Day in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (June 12) —President Rodrigo Duterte will join people of Mindanao to commemorate today’s 121st Independence Day. Duterte in his Independence Day asked the Filipino people to commit themselves “To ensure that their sacrifices have not been in vain and that their dream of truly independent Philippines-whose people live freely in a secure, stable […]
Duterte declares June 5 regular holiday for Eid’l Fitr
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared June 5 (Wednesday) a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr. Duterte signed Proclamation 729 on May 28 to give the entire Filipino nation “full opportunity” to join the Muslim community in observance of Eid’l Fitr. Earlier, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommended to declare June 5 […]
PRRD signs law institutionalizing 4Ps
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law an act institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11310 or the 4Ps Act on April 17, a copy of which was released to media on Wednesday (May 22). He signed the law […]
Call to suspend proclamation, fake news: CBCP
DAVAO CITY — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has debunked the reported call or appeal to suspend the proclamation of the winning senatorial candidates, calling it as “fake news.” In a press statement on Friday, CBCP president, Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles, said they have not made a call or appeal or suggestion to […]
Former Senator withdraws from congressional race due to alleged massive vote-buying
DAVAO CITY (May 13) — Former Senator Heherson Alvarez has withdrawn from his bid to represent the fourth legislative district of Isabela due to “massive vote-buying.” Alvarez, in a statement, said he could no longer participate in the congressional race since vote-buying violated the freedom of people to select their own leaders. In a statement, […]
Former Bayan Muna Representative Joel Virador passes away
DAVAO CITY (May 7) — Former Bayan Muna party-list Representative Joel Virador passed away this morning. His son Harvey Rafael Virador in a facebook post stated “The best Tatay in the world. Salamat kaayo sa tanang ka ayo nimu tay. Pasayloa ko sa tanan nakong mga sayop. Amping sa imung biyahe tay. I love you.. […]
Barefoot lady runner wins gold in Palaro 2019
DAVAO CITY (April 29) — The 14-year-old barefoot runner from Bicol wins gold in the 3,000 meter run competition held at University of Mindanao Matina Sports Complex yesterday. Lheslie De lima, upcoming grade 9 of Baao National High School, Camarines Sur, is a member of Bicol Vulcan Team of region 5. Delima said she runs […]
Bombs found inside Sultan Kudarat chapel
DAVAO CITY (April 23) — It was a disaster in the offing but vigilant civilians quickly informed the army and police about the ‘unfamiliar things’ which caught their attention placed inside and outside a chapel it turned out to be an improvised explosive device. Resident of Barangay Pimbalayan, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat Monday morning, April 22. […]