Newslights

Davao River (Bucana) Bridge 99% complete, set to open in December — DPWH

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — Construction of the P3.126-billion Davao River (Bucana) Bridge is nearing completion, with only minor works left before its target opening next month, the Department...

House panel OKs stronger Anti-VAWC law as digital, psychological abuse surge

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — As cases of online harassment, coercive control, and domestic abuse continue to rise,...

Davao de Oro town steps up disaster readiness with new communication plan

MAWAB, DAVAO DE ORO (November 28) — The municipal government of Mawab, Davao de Oro, is strengthening its...

Mindanao durian growers gain stronger markets, higher prices amid global demand surge

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — Mindanao’s durian industry is reaping the benefits of rising global demand, with farmers...

3 trafficking victims rescued; facilitator nabbed in Tawi-Tawi

ZAMBOANGA CITY (November 28) — Authorities rescued three women believed to be potential victims of human trafficking and...
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Kalinga attempts for largest gong group in Guinness

TABUK CITY, Philippines -- The provincial government here will attempt for a Guinness world record for the most number of gongs gathered and being played at...

80K devotees join Black Nazarene procession

MANILA, Philippines  -- An estimated 80,000 devotees joined teh 2018  procession of the replicas of the Black Nazarene took place in Quiapo, Manila Sunday afternoon. Devotees...

Tourists flock to Ilocos town’s ‘wishing tree’

 LAOAG CITY, Philippines --- A century-old balete tree continues to attract local and foreign visitors as they put some money on its trunks and...

Ati-Atihan fest pays tribute to Mindanao

KALIBO, Aklan- The 2018 Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati-Atihan Festival version pays tribute to Mindanao and its people, its organizers here said on Friday. Albert Menez, chairman...

Full restoration of oldest Ilocos church starts this year

LAOAG CITY, Philippines  — The Diocese of Laoag and residents of Piddig town look forward to the full restoration of the 207-year-old St. Anne...

Philippines ranks 3rd happiest country in the world-Gallup International

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Filipinos are among the happiest people in the world. In a global survey conducted by Gallup International survey which involved 53,769...
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