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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Archdiocese of Davao-Army agree on resumption of Masses modalities

DAVAO CITY ---The leaders of Archdiocese of Davao and the Task-Force Davao on Tuesday agreed to implement security and health protocols as church services...

Dead whale discovered floating in Surigao Sur

BUTUAN CITY – Residents of a fishing village in Hinatuan town, Surigao del Sur, found a floating dead whale Saturday morning. Surigao del Sur Provincial Police...

Stay at home! Davao billboard says

DAVAO CITY --- In an effort to encourage everyone to stay at home, the city government of Davao put up huge tarpaulins in all...

Top NPA leader killed in Butuan shootout

DAVAO CITY –- A known leader of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) was killed when he put up a fight against military and...

Former rebels turn soldiers go back to school

DAVAO CITY — After years of holding firearms in the hinterlands, 14 former rebels turned soldiers, now hold pens to enrich themselves...

Wife appeals to NPA to return missing husband

BUTUAN CITY – The wife of a Manobo tribesman seized by armed men believed to be members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the...
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