DAVAO CITY — The pandemic has opened opportunity for the regional office of the Department of Tourism to discover and validate more diving sites in the coastal towns of the Davao region which led to the launching of the First Davao Dive Expo ’22 on June 24. “During the pandemic, we were able to go […]
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1.4 tons of Bangus highlights Dapitan City’s 59th founding anniversary
DAPITAN CITY — It was more than just food! It was celebration of blessings and life as people queued along this city’s Sunset Boulevard to celebrate this year’s 59th “Bangus Festival” The city government and the people feasted the grilled 1.4 tons of Bangus “Milk Fish” shared by different fish cages operators. Visitors shared the […]
Bangsamoro Gov’t files bill declaring Balobok Cave as heritage zone
COTABATO CITY — To preserve, promote, and develop the Balobok Cave in Bongao, Tawi- Tawi, Bangsamoro lawmakers filed a bill declaring it as a heritage zone. BTA Bill No. 197, also known as the Balobok Cave Preservation Act of 2020, is principally authored by Member of Parliament Amilbahar Mawallil. Balobok Cave, located in Barangay Lakit-Lakit […]
Duterte hopes new sports academy could produce olympians, champions
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte expressed optimism Tuesday that the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in New Clark City (NCC) in Tarlac could hone world-class athletes and champions who will bring honor to the country and spur sense of nationalism among Filipinos. In his speech during the inspection of the main campus of the […]
APRI strengthens health access for Tiwi and MakBan communities
DAVAO CITY — AboitizPower subsidiary, AP Renewables Inc. (APRI) Tiwi recently launched the Adopt-A-Health Center project to its three local barangays in Putsan, Naga, and Cale. Aside from the refurbishment and repair of the barangay health centers, the local government units also received medicines, medical equipment, personal protective equipment, and furniture. This Php 2.1M worth […]
Post Office releases GOMBURZA stamps on 124th Independence Day
DAVAO CITY — In observance of the 124th Philippine Independence Day on June 12, the Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) launched the commemorative Stamps to mark the 150th anniversary of the martyrdom of Fathers Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, collectively known as GOMBURZA. “The stamps illustrate the sacrifices and heroism of Fathers Gomes, […]
10.8M Pinoys finish tech-voc under Duterte admin
DAVAO CITY — Some 10.8 million Filipinos out of 11.6 million who enrolled in technical vocational (tech-voc) courses for the past six years, successfully graduated from the different programs offered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) . Of the 10.8 million 7.1 million were issued national certificates, Secretary Isidro Lapeña “With the […]
RNCA : House of Aesthetics and Wellness
DAVAO CITY —Being beautiful inside out has been everyone’s cry, a beautiful face, nose and body curves has become a common want in the age of digitalization and in a world where distinct beauty and physical attribute matters. Beauty back then is only affordable for those who really can afford it- the wealthy and the […]
Bb. DavNor pageant returns stronger after hiatus
DAVAO CITY ––Davao del Norte’s most prestigious beauty pageant comes back stronger this year after it was temporarily suspended due to the threat brought about by the world pandemic. Twenty-two (22) ladies representing the towns and cities of the province will vie for the most coveted crown, the Binibining Davao del Norte, 2022″ The contestants […]
Baby Serpent Eagle rescued from poacher
DAVAO CITY — A retired policeman from Mati City in Davao Oriental rescused a young serpent eagle from a poacher in the coastal village of Macambol in the City of Mati in Davao Oriental in the morning of May 31, 2022. Retired policeman Ferdinand Mabandos, who owns a beach resort in Mati City, said he […]
Filipino SEA games medalists honored, given incentives
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte led the recognition ceremony Tuesday for Filipino athletes who participated in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam, commending them for bringing honor to the country In his speech during the event in Malacañang, President Duterte praised the athletes for doing a good job in the recent regional multi-sports […]
Marcos’ chief of staff nominated as executive secretary
MANILA – Veteran law practitioner Victor D. Rodriguez, the long-time chief of staff and spokesperson of presumptive President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. was nominated for the position of executive secretary for the next administration. Rodriguez’ nomination was officially announced by Marcos as the former formally relinquished his post as his spokesperson to prepare for his new […]
Duterte mourns death of UAE Sheikh Khalifa
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte joined world leaders Wednesday in extending their condolences to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s president. “The President conveys the Filipino nation’s solidarity with the UAE in this period of great loss and bereavement,” […]