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 […]
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Samal Mayor welcomes establishment of Tourist Police center
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 […]
Wonderland-inspired Christmas decors and lights at Kahayag Festival in Carmen town
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 […]
Kalindugan Festival, a symbol of hope and distinct culture of Mandaya in Caraga
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 […]
Duterte honors hero cop in Misamis school explosion
INITAO, Misamis Oriental — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday has posthumously conferred the Order of Lapu Lapu on a policeman killed by a grenade blast here last November 28. The President awarded the Order of Lapu-Lapu, Rank of Kalasag to Police Master Sgt. Jason Magno who died during an incident involving a man armed with […]
PSC Chairman Ramirez salutes Team Philippines
DAVAO CITY —- Philippine Sports Commission William Ramirez expressed warm congratulations to the all Filipino athletes and the Philippine Team who valiantly fought and give honor and pride to the country. In a statement released Tuesday, Ramirez stressed “After almost three days of intense competitions, and with Team Philippines performing magnificently in the face of […]
Winning athletes at the 30th SEA Games
DAVAO CITY-— Here’s the list of winning athletes at Day 03 of the Southeast Asian Games. December 3, 2019 | 7:30 PM Gold Agatha Wong – Wushu (Women’s Taijijian) Gold Crisamuel Delfin – Arnis (Anyon Non Traditional Open Weapon) Gold Mary Allin Aldeguer – Arnis (Women’s Open Weapon Non-Traditional Forms) Gold Jessie Aligaga – Wushu […]
Duterte: ‘I pray not for myself but PH’
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted that he is praying every night, not for himself, but the whole nation. In a taped interview aired by morning show Unang Hirit on Tuesday, the 74-year-old Chief Executive said he regularly prays at night before he sleeps to ask God for the betterment of the country. “Yes, for my […]
Ph athletes lead in medal tally at SEA Games
DAVAO CITY — The Philippines leads among asian continues to top the medal count at the end of Day 2 in the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games As of December 2, Philippines which is also serving as host country amassed 39 golds and 75 medals overall. The record-breaking performance surpassed the 2017 SEA Games […]
Duterte warns all-female UN peacekeepers on risk of overseas deployment
DAVAO CITY—President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday warned the eight female members of the military, who are candidates for the United Nations peacekeeping missions overseas to be extra careful as the risk of being peacekeepers is real. The UN peacekeepers had a meet-and-greet with the President on Friday at the Palace. The members of the military […]
Bishop offers prayers for Pinoy athletes in 30th SEA Games
MANILA — A Catholic prelate on Friday said he will pray for all Filipino athletes who will participate in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which the country is hosting for the fourth time. At the same time, Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo urged all Filipinos to support the Philippine delegation to the biennial regional sports […]
‘Healing priest’ banned from celebrating Mass in Cubao diocese
MANILA — The Diocese of Cubao has also banned “healing priest”, Fr. Fernando Suarez from celebrating Mass and administering other sacraments in the diocese. “Please know that Fr. Fernando Suarez, founder of the Missionaries of Mary of the Poor, and the priests from his group are banned from celebrating the Holy Eucharist and administering other sacraments […]
PHISGOC not PSC spearheads the 30th SEA Games-Ramirez
DAVAO CITY — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William Ramirez on Thursday said the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) is the overall chair of the upcoming 30th Sports competition. . Ramirez assumes that the PHISGOC, headed by House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano can liquidate the funds issued to them for the 30th South East […]