COLOMBIA, SA — My Filipino friends always look forward to a long holiday to commemorate the death of their departed loved one’s which is regularly is set on November 1 and 2 in their calendar and often it is a holiday. The observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day is common among my […]
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ICRC helps Bukidnon PDLs get access to digital connection
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – One of the jail facilities in Bukidnon has become a recipient of humanitarian aid that would help persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) connect with their relatives and lawyers. In a statement on Sunday provided by Amer Hassan Sanggacala, information officer of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) based in […]
Hedcor turns over P9.7M community shares to Bukidnon
DAVAO CITY ––Hedcor turned over P9.7 million in community shares to its host communities in the municipality of Manolo Fortich and the provincial government of Bukidnon recently. The amount is part of the Hedcor and local government agencies’ cooperative agreement that entitles them to shares from the electricity sales generated by the Manolo Fortich 1 […]
Gov, Malanyaon is RDC XI chair
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand E. Marcos Jr. appoints Davao Oriental Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon as the chairperson of the Regional Development Council for the year 2022 to 2025. Malanyaon is a topnotch corporate lawyer and a certified public accountant by profession. The responsibility of the RDC is the highest planning and policy-making body in […]
For missing their families, three former rebels surrender in Agusan
DAVAO CITY — Fighting against poverty motivated them to join the revolution in the hinterlands several years back, but their psycho-social being ate them up and the longing for their love one’s was heavier than believing a false ideology. This was the reason why three (3) members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) voluntarily surrendered […]
Davao Oriental Beautiful official launched
DAVAO CITY –— Davao Oriental Beautiful is the new brand for the province of Davao Oriental. This after stakeholders agreed to use the brand in promoting not only the tourism industry but all other programs and services of the province. Governor Corazon Malanyaon said the new brand reflects the effort of the crisscrossing sectors of […]
Bangsamoro civil society urges BTA to pass relevant laws
DAVAO CITY— TO give meaning to the upliftment of the lives and development of the people at Bangsamoro Autonomous Regional Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Bangsamoro Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) is urging the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) to work in solidarity with the peoples organization and pass relevant laws and programs . This was […]
All set for today’s Siargao national surfing cup
DAVAO CITY — Everything is set for today’s first National Surfing Cup in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte province, this, after the two year lull due to the coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Dubbed as “The First Mayor Sol’s National Surfing Competition” , the national competition starts today September 28 and will end on October 1 […]
Exploring Mati City’s underwater paradise
DAVAO CITY — No word can best describe the experience of the divers who joined the recently concluded first freediving festival in Mati City in Davao Oriental. On September 25 and 26, some sixty five (65) diver explored the underwater wonders of Mati City when it held the first free diving festival held at Sunrise […]
United MILF, MNLF, other sectors in BTA: A symbol of peace, unity
COTABATO CITY—Another historic event was recorded and witnessed today, Sept. 15, when President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. graced the inaugural session of the reconstituted Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) at the Bangsamoro Government’s regional seat here. What made the first session of the BTA even more remarkable was the presence of Moro Islamic Liberation Front […]
PBBM to lead inauguration of newly-appointed BTA members
COTABATO CITY — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos, Jr. is expected to lead the inauguration of the new set of members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) tomorrow afternoon, September 15, his first visit to BARMM since assuming office. During the inauguration ceremony, President Marcos will deliver his address to the 80 new members of […]
Kidapawan City plaza provides free wifi
KIDAPAWAN CITY – Residents of this city now enjoys free internet connection as the city government launched the project at the public plaza on Thursday. Though each mobile use is entitled to one-hour free connection, residents said it is enough to cover their standby time as many of them are waiting for their children’s class in […]
Newsline walks the trail to bring school materials for Ata Manobo learners
DAVAO CITY — After an hour of breathtaking walk on a very still and dangerous trail in the outskirts of Sinalaban, a remote village of Talaingod town, Davao del Norte, we reached a very peaceful place where Ata Manobo learners attend their classes, the Sambulungan Elementary School., one of the last school miles of the […]