DAVAO CITY —Four months away from his term of office, President Rodrigo Duterte said he has already started to pack up his belongings and getting ready to leave the Palace. Duterte in a televised address to the nation stressed on the eve of the kick off for the national campaign. “Nag-iimpake na po ako (I’m already […]
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House approves a bill promoting PH traditional writing system
DAVAO CITY — The House of Congress unanimously approved on Monday a bill promoting traditional writing systems as part of the country’s cultural treasures. House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said Congress unanimously approved House Bill 10469 or the “Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems Act.” The Bill was approved with 197 votes without any abstention […]
𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐀: 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬
DAVAO CITY — In the hinterlands like Talaingod, Davao del Norte where some people are more likely to prioritize tilling the fields for food and money rather than collecting and submitting self-learning modules, the participation rate of parents during distribution and retrieval of these modules is dismal. This pressing concern warrants an effective intervention and […]
NHCP delivers mandate despite the pandemic
DAVAO CITY –— Despite the threat of the pandemic, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) continues to do its mandate despite the current coronavirus pandemic, restoring historical structures and landmarks, and serving as lead organizer in putting up various historical events significant to the nation’s identity. Reporting the accomplishments of the NHCP to […]
Bayanihan Spirit alive in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY — Despite of the scorching heat of the sun, the personnel from PNP and BFP Caraga unloads 545 bundles of sakoline from OCD Central Office aboard PSI Air 2007 at Bancasi Airport, Butuan City on January 7, 2022 . These bundles of sakoline will be then distributed to the affected families in Surigao, […]
DDB thanks PCSO for funding their anti-drug drive
DAVAO CITY — The Dangerous Drug Board (DDB) on Tuesday thanked the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office for providing support to their campaign against illegal drugs. The drugs board recognized the crucial role of the PCSO as it continuously support their agency, as it turned over on Tuesday the checks representing their financial assistance to the […]
DOTr asks google to include PH bike lanes in their map
DAVAO CITY —The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has requested Google to include bike lane routes in the Philippines in the dashboard of its popular real-time navigation app Google Maps to help cyclists on their daily commutes. Transport Secretary Art Tugade said the DOTr is already coordinating with Google regarding the project. “This will be a […]
Duterte to join US-hosted democracy summit
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte will join other leaders in the Summit for Democracy on December 9-10, 2021, upon the invitation of US President Joe Biden, a Palace statement said. Duterte is among the world leaders and heads of state invited by President Biden, the host, in a summit aimed at strengthening democracy in […]
Abandoned, sick, and maltreated pets found new mom, new home
DAVAO CITY —- She gives food, care, and love to every abandoned, sick, and neglected pet she cries for, and her family gradually accepts her advocacy, to the point where they are now building a multi-million home worth for the joy of their lives. Marites Sia Batacan used to go abroad and dress up in […]
Tangub City lights up 29th Christmas symbols
TANGUB CITY — The city governmetn here lights up the majestic 29th Christmas symbols on December 1. City Mayor Jennifer Tan said the city continuously lit up the Christmas decors to inspire people to be united in the midst of the pandemic as she asked them to strictly observe the health protocol. Tan says she […]
PCSO produce 7th millionaire
MANILA – For three consecutive nights, another lone bettor, this time from Batangas, became an instant millionaire after winning the PHP5.9 million jackpot of the Lotto 6/42 on Saturday night. In an advisory on Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the lucky bettor guessed the winning combination of 07-13-05-30-24-12 with a jackpot of PHP5,940,000. […]
CBCP to release prayer for 2022 elections on Sunday
DAVAO CITY — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will release a prayer for the 2022 elections tomorrow, November 28, 2021. CBCP President Archbishop Romulo Valles in a circular issued Thursday said, the prayer would be launched on the first Sunday of Advent. In the same circular, Valles said the “Prayer for 2022 […]
Ateneo de Davao grad tops Civil Engineering board
DAVAO CITY — A graduate from the Ateneo de Davao University topped the recently concluded Civil Engineering board examinations. Rajiv Nooh Dalagan Amil bested other examinees with a 93.25 grade. Two other Davaoeños are included in the top ten list namely; Gil Lumapas Granada (Top 6), a graduate of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) […]