DAVAO CITY — Mayor Sebastian “Baste’” Duterte was named chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) for Region Xi, this was the announcement of Malacañang on Tuesday. Appointed along with Duterte is Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, as chair for Cordillera Administrative Region’s peace and order council. Duterte and Magalong were appointed by […]
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Basilan unviels Galing Pook award
BASILAN PROVINCE – Basilan Governor Jim Hataman Salliman On March 5, 2023, led the unveiling of the Official Seal of the Galing Pook Marker located at the Government Center, Brgy Sta. Clara Lamitan City, Basilan. November 22, 2022, the Provincial Government of Basilan received a Galing Pook Award from Malacañang, in recognition of innovative practices […]
Basilan celebrates 49th founding anniversary with colorful culture
DAVAO CITY — The people of Basilan Province celebrated its 49th Founding Anniversary via face to face after three-year lull due to the pandemic. Residents from the whole province met during the celebration of its colorful history, arts and diverse culture during the Cultural Night last Sunday, March 5, at the gymnasium of the government […]
Zamboanga celebrates Women’s month via Marcha de las Mujeres
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The local government here culminated the International Women’s Day celebration on March 8, through a campaign dubbed as Marcha De Las Mujeres: a purple walk for a cause. The walk started early afternoon at San Jose road and ended at 3:00 pm with a short program in Paseo del Mar. The month […]
Davao drone show draws flak
DAVAO CITY — Hundreds of people flocked to Davao Coastal area to witness the supposedly first ever spectacular Drone Show on Saturday night but it went pfft. Hundreds of Visitors endured the monstrous traffic only to end up frustrated. No drone fly until midnight. Kat Dalisay of Manic Nightnings Event Productions on a Facebook post […]
At Army’s raptor battalion: Yecla Out, Angcao In
DAVAO CITY — Brigadier General Consolito Yecla, the brigade commander of 1003rd Brigade of the Philippine Army here is moving out for a higher post, Colonel Marion Angcao is filling up the position as acting commander. Yecla officially stepped down on Saturday, March 4, in a turn-over ceremony at Camp Don Mariano Marcos, in Baguio […]
MICE 2023 opens in Davao City
DAVAO CITY — The MICECon (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) an annual event that brings together the world’s best minds in events, tourism, hospitality, and hospitality management formally opens here today. The MICECon represents specialized sectors of tourism that require higher standards of services and facilities. This year, MICECon Converge: Blaze New Trail will hold […]
Tagum City launch first coffee festival
DAVAO CITY –— For the first time, Tagum City launched a coffee festival showcasing the different varieties of coffee found in the nine (9) participating coffee shops. The event was launched in Tagum City on Monday, February 27, 2023 and will end on March 5, 2023. Dubbed as the First Coffee Festival, the nine participants […]
Ata-Manobo learners attend classes under the school building
DAVAO CITY — Learners of Sambolungan Elementary School in Talaingod town, Davao del Norte, endure attending classes under the wooden floor of the school building due to lack of classrooms. The Sambolungan Elementary School was constructed under the Last Mile School program of the Department of Education but the fund provided was not enough to […]
Zamboanga City honors residents with distinct contribution to the city
Jane TubilagCorrespondent Zamboanga City-During its 86th Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga on February 25, 2023, the Zamboanga City Government honored individuals and corporations who brought honor and prestige to the city through their dedication and commitment in their fields of endeavors. Mayor John Dalipe handed out the 2023 Local Achievers Awards to: “The Local […]
19 PDLs see new life after graduation inside reformation center
DAVAO CITY –— Going back to their communities after staying inside the cell is a challenge, stigma awaits in the outside world. But for Mae, one of the 19 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) who availed the basic education through Alternate Learning System by the Department of Education and Culture and the Technical Education Skills […]
NCCA honors Lamitan City’s visually impaired Yakan artist
LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN— Often we say, the eyes is the window of one’s soul. But how can a visually impaired person express his soul? how can he express his inner self when hs is visually impaired? For Uwang Ahadas, the Yakan master musician from this city, the problem with his vision was never a hindrance, […]
Talaingod town tourism thrives when terrorism ends
DAVAO CITY — Just months after the Philippine government cleared the municipality of Talaingod, Davao del Norte as insurgency-free, tourism now thrives in the area. The greenish and natural highland beauty of Talaingod and the support of the provincial government has converted the town from a dreaded place to a well visited destinations. Talaingod is […]