DAVAO CITY --- Citing the need to empower the members of the indigenous people in communities to protect the forest, a comprehensive training on environmental laws and processes was conducted to eighteen (18) Tonggo nang Kagul'langan (Forest guards) from the ancestral domains of Mati City and Tarragona town in Davao Oriental. The primary objective of deploying forest … [Read more...] about Indigenous forest guards trained on environmental laws, processes
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Marcos to soldiers in Caraga Region: Be a peacemaker
DAVAO CITY --- Soldiers should not always use guns to attain peace, they must also be a peacemaker to attain peace, this was the message of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Friday. Speaking before the Troops at the Philippine Army’s 401st Infantry Brigade headquarters in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, President Marcos said his government has adopted new approach in … [Read more...] about Marcos to soldiers in Caraga Region: Be a peacemaker
Child-Friendly Space established for children from Masara’s ground zero
DAVAO CITY --- The provincial government of Davao de Oro has established one of the most important places at the evacuation center, the Child-Friendly Space (CFS) Governor Dorothy M. Gonzaga and Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Gatchalian along with other agencies visited the Child Friendly Space (CFS) yesterday to see the area where the Protection … [Read more...] about Child-Friendly Space established for children from Masara’s ground zero
Bangsamoro women highlights World Hijab Day showing ‘strength in wearing veil’
DAVAO CITY—Bangsamoro women commemorated the World Hijab Day by showcasing ‘strength in wearing a veil’ in Cotabato City. By wearing a hijab or veil, Muslim women sent a message that fortitude and courage stemmed from wearing it. The celebration on February 1, according to Bainon Karon, Chairperson of the Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC), showed unity among women … [Read more...] about Bangsamoro women highlights World Hijab Day showing ‘strength in wearing veil’
Davao City officials snub the inauguration of the city’s P12 billion Bulk Water Project
DAVAO CITY— About 20 seats reserved for the city government officials were left vacant until the last minute of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s arrival for the formal inauguration of Davao City’s P12 billion Bulk Water System Project on Wednesday. A source told Newsline that a city official had informed them about the inauguration but were told “Bahala mo if moadto mo … [Read more...] about Davao City officials snub the inauguration of the city’s P12 billion Bulk Water Project