Regional news

DFA hopeful for ‘positive development’ in talks to free Houthi-held Filipino seafarers

MANILA (November 19) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is seeing “something positive” in ongoing efforts to secure the release of Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels in...

Davao de Oro rolls out faster, fully digital health referral system

NABUNTURAN (November 19) ---  Davao de Oro has officially launched its new Integrated Referral Information System (DDO-IRIS), giving...

DSWD appeals: Don’t give alms — help IPs, street families the right way

MANILA (November 19) — As the Christmas season approaches, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is...

Child abuse cases in Caraga down 20%, but online threats surge

BUTUAN CITY (November 19) — Child abuse cases in Caraga fell by 20% this year, police reported, even...

BARMM lawmakers push to institutionalize ₱10,000 Ramadan bonus for regional workers

Photo courtesy: Bangsamoro Government COTABATO CITY (November 19) — Lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) are seeking to...
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Tropical storm Uwan floods 17 Butuan barangays, 550+ families affected

BUTUAN CITY (November 11) — Heavy rains from Tropical Storm “Uwan” (Fung-Wong) left over 550 families, or more than 2,300 residents, displaced across 17...

Typhoon Tino displaces 80,000 in Caraga; families seek safety as rains continue

BUTUAN CITY (November 5) – Families across the Caraga Region are spending another night in evacuation centers as Typhoon Tino continues to batter northeastern...

Jubahib is new RDC-XI Chair

DAVAO CITY (October 26) ---President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Davao del Norte Governor Edwin I. Jubahib as Chairperson of the Regional Development...

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...

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...

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...
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