DAVAO CITY (May 30) – Outgoing Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has given his full backing to his designated successor, Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III praised him as a principled and capable leader. Marbil publicly urged the entire 220,000-strong police force to rally behind Torre’s leadership as he takes the helm of the national … [Read more...] about Marbil endorses Torre as next top cop, urges unified support
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Sa Likod ng Tsapa Docu-Film to channel earnings to Women and Children’s Protection
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (May 28 ) -In a powerful convergence of storytelling and social impact, the Women and Children's Desk of the Davao City Police Office is set to benefit from the partnership of POP Movie House, Newsline Philippines, and the Board of the Davao City Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development.. The agreement, signed in Davao City on … [Read more...] about Sa Likod ng Tsapa Docu-Film to channel earnings to Women and Children’s Protection
Davao City bolsters public services with new emergency vehicles and equipment
DAVAO CITY (May 28) – In a move to further strengthen its public service and emergency response capabilities, the Davao City Government formally turned over 22 new vehicles and various rescue equipment during a blessing and ceremonial handover on Wednesday, May 28. The newly acquired assets are currently undergoing inspection and commissioning before being deployed to key … [Read more...] about Davao City bolsters public services with new emergency vehicles and equipment
Philippines boosts protection for health workers in Mindanao
BUTUAN CITY (May 25) -In armed conflicts and other situations of violence, healthcare workers may face various forms of abuse, severely impacting the quality of services that they provide. The community suffers in such cases because healthcare becomes inaccessible. To minimize the impact of violence and improve the resilience of health care workers in Agusan del Norte and … [Read more...] about Philippines boosts protection for health workers in Mindanao
Pope Francis laid to rest at Basilica of St. Mary Major
DAVAO CITY (April 26)—Pope Francis's coffin has been solemnly entombed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome, marking a historic departure from tradition as he becomes the first pope in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican. Earlier today, hundreds of thousands of faithful lined the streets of Rome, many holding candles and rosaries, to witness the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis laid to rest at Basilica of St. Mary Major
