SURIGAO CITY – Government information officers and representatives from the academe, religious sector, and private organizations were inducted as officers of the Surigao del Norte Media-Citizen Council (SDNMCC) here on Friday to strengthen collaboration and understanding among key stakeholders in the media. The formation of the council was spearheaded by the Philippine Press Institute. “The council […]
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April 10 a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared April 10 as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr, or the Feast of Ramadhan. In a Proclamation No. 514, President Marcos said that April 10 is declared as a regular holiday “in order to bring the religious and cultural significance of […]
Marcos appoints PAO’s new deputy chief public attorney
DAVAO CITY –— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Erwin Erfe as the new deputy chief public attorney of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), Malacañang announced Tuesday. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil confirmed Erfe’s new appointment in a text message sent to Palace reporters on Tuesday night. PAO chief Persida Ruesta-Acosta first announced Erfe’s […]
Philippine Statistics Authority to establish extension office at Digos City Hall
DAVAO CITY — Residents of Davao del Sur will no longer travel to Davao City to secure documents from the Philippine Statistics Authority-Regional Statistical Services after the agency forged an agreement with the City Government of Digos to lease a space at the Digos City Hall, to establish an extension office in said area. The […]
Catholic faithful join the early Stations of the Cross on Good Friday
DAVAO CITY — Catholic faithful in Davao City woke up early to join the Stations of the Cross at the foothills of Shrine Hills where the city’s Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague is located. Like any Catholic devotees, Perlita lit a candle and Prayers at one of the Stations of the Cross “I […]
PBBM renews commitment to preserving inclusivity, respect for diverse culture in BARMM
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. renewed his commitment to preserving the importance of inclusivity and respect for diverse culture in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “Today, as your President, I stand before you committed to fulfilling that promise. We have seen progress, and much needs to be done,” President […]
Davao Arch. on Palm Sunday reminds catholic how Jesus sacrificed
DAVAO CITY — Thousands of Roman Catholics faithful across the country commemorates Palm Sunday today by the blessing and distribution of palm to signal the start of the Holy Week and it ends on Easter Sunday. During the seven-day commemoration, Catholic Church look back and remember how Jesus won and finally entered Israel where He […]
Hawaiian dances highlight women’s month in Baganga town
DAVAO CITY –— The crowd cheered as when women group presenters entered the town’s gymnasium clad in Hawaiian costume ready to dance to teh tune of Hawaii-Five-O as they celebrate the Women’s month. The women group from the 18 barangays of Baganga town showed their dancing prowess as Mayor ROnald Lara and Governor Niño Sotero […]
Davao Light empowers, inspires women as leaders
Everyone hears her clacking safety shoes every time she enters the 1,651-square-meter lot area under construction. She leads the team inside the walled site where the control building and steel structure of the soon-to-be 50 megavolt-amperes (MVA) substation are being prepared for the arrival and installation of major equipment. The girl who possesses the safety […]
Davao City expects 50K to witness tomorrow’s Parada Dabawenyo
The city government expects around 50,0000 people on Sunday to witness the Parada Dabawenyo as it highlights the 87th Araw ng Dabaw celebration, the city tourism office says. Harold Quibete, the event organizer for both the Parada Dabawenyo and Hugyaw Dabaw on Thursday said they are expecting 45,000 to 50,000 people to participate in the […]
Friendly badminton bout between PNP XI and PROBAR
DAVAO CITY — Badminton players from Police Regional Office XI (PRO XI) and PRO Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao clashed in a Badminton Tournament on March 9, 2024 at Camp Quintin Merecido, Buhangin, this city. The tournament aimed to promote camaraderie and sportsmanship among the members of the police force in a friendly competition. […]
Marcos to visit Germany, Czech Republic next week
DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Maria Louise Araneta-Marcos have been invited by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for a Working Visit to Germany, and by Czech President Petr Pavel for a State Visit to the Czech Republic. The back-to-back visits will be held from 11 to 15 March 2024. The […]
Philippine showbiz industry mourns over death of renowned actress Jacklyn Jose
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine showbiz industry is mourning the loss of a renowned and multi-awarded actress Jacklyn Jose who was found lifeless Sunday night in her house in Quezon City. People’s Entertainment Industry who manages her career confirmed the report in a statement. Born as Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck better known as Jaclyn […]