JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Christmas came early for less than 200 Philippine Consulate General wards here after they received care packages and financial assistance from President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and the Department of Foreign Affairs. During a meet-and-greet on Saturday at the Consulate General here, Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs Robert …
MAKILALA, North Cotabato — Residents suffering from the series of earthquakes in North Cotabato thanked their Governor Nancy Catamco for spending time with them and sharing some blessings from sponsors. According to residents, Catamco spent time talking with them as they shared measures to cope with the recent devastation caused by the earthquakes which started …
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DAVAO CITY — One can say that San Isidro Town of Davao del Norte is a municipality as it has the infrastructure facility fit to a small town, however, a deafening silence transforms with a cool breeze and a strange ambiance that sets the night. Seeing the place by day, one can tell that people …
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“The 30th Southeast Asian Games is a legacy to live by,” says Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William “Butch” Ramirez after the Philippines virtually claimed the overall title of the biennial games going into the last two days of the competition. On Wednesday, December 11, the host country was officially crowned champion again after 14 years. …
Toymaker produces Duterte dollsIf one wants a souvenir of President Rodrigo Duterte, then a doll must be the answer. This, after toymaker Dennis Mendoza presented to Duterte his creation which fascinates the President. In his creation, Mendiola depicted Duterte dolls showing Duterte riding a motorbike, Duterte with his Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go among others.
DAVAO CITY — The Filipino community in Rome will celebrate the Aguinaldo Mass or Simbang Gabi with an unusual celebrant– Pope Francis. The FIipino Community eagerly awaits the start of the nine-day dawn mass or Simbang Gabi, as no less than the Pope will lead the celebration in the Vatican City – a first in …
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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office showed its soft spot as they shared blessings to the street kids in different parts of the country. Royina M. Garma, the PCSO General Manager said, “Gift-giving to the street kids and the segments of our society who need to feel the spirit of Christ is one of our activities …
DAVAO CITY — To strengthen the tourism industry in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), the Police Regional Office Command will establish a Tourist Police Center according to Police regional Director Brigadier General Filmore Escobal. Samal, being a major tourist destination in the region according to Escobal, should provide a secure and safe environment for both local …
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CARMEN, Davao del Norte — There is wonderland in this town. The disney characters inside the wonderland highlight this year’s 9th Kahayag Festival, which officially kicked off on Friday, December 6, with Mayor Virginia J. Perandos leading the official lighting ceremony. The tall Christmas tree and the nativity symbols which sit inside the town complex catch the attention of …
CARAGA, DAVAO ORIENTAL — If one wants to see how the Mandaya tribe of Davao Oriental preserved their culture amidst the massive civilization in the mainstream society, then, visiting the Kalindugan festival is the answer. Kalindugan is not just a feast to display the unity, strength and prestige of the Mandaya, but, it is a portrait …
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