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 […]
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Army top brass visits Agila troopers to boost morale
DAVAO CITY — Philippine Army Commanding General on Monday visited the troopers of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army at Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr. in Mawab, Davao De Oro, purposely to boost the morale of his men who spent their Christmas and the New Year in the hinterlands to fight against the […]
Korean group honors 3 PH Coast Guard for protecting the marine environment
DAVAO CITY –— Three officers of the Philippine Coast Guard received honors from Korean World Green International Award Committee (KWGIAC) on 25 January 2024. KWGIAC Chairman, Mr. Park Kwang Young, graced the awarding ceremony at the National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila. Young bestowed the Top Excellence Award to PCG Deputy Commandant for Operations, CG Vice […]
Filipino Para Athletes bring honor to PH
DAVAO CITY —Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lauded Philippine delegates to the 4th Asian Para Games medalists in a reception at the Palace early this week. “You embody the spirit of the Bagong Pilipino, proving that excellence is more than a goal— it’s part of who we are,” says the President. He added “We will […]
Secretary Magno walks beyond Mindanao
DAVAO CITY — Silent, simple and workaholic, that’s how people of Davao City describe Secretary Leo Tereso Abella Magno, the man of President Ferdinand R, Marcos Jr. for Eastern Mindanao, who is also serving as Southern Mindanao Coordinator of Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security (CORDS). Since the administration of Presidents Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […]
PSG justifies PBBM’s heli ride to watch Coldplay concert
DAVAO CITY — The Presidential Security Group justified that the monstrous traffic and the unexpected influx of crowd to the Philippine Arena has prompted them to allow President Bongbong Marcos Jr. to use the chopper to watch the Coldplay concert. President Marcos Jr. was criticized for using the helicopter to attend the Coldplay band concert […]
Marcos Jr. declares Feb. 9 as special non-working day for Chinese New Year
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared Feb. 9 a special non-working day in the country, in observance of Chinese New Year. In signing Proclamation 453 on January 18, Marcos declared a nationwide holiday to allow Filipinos to celebrate Chinese New Year and enjoy a longer weekend. “The declaration of 09 February […]
Davao Archbishop Capalla laid to rest
DAVAO CITY — Davao ArchDiocese Archbishop Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla D.D was laid to rest this morning on the crypt below the altar of San Pedro Cathedral. Capalla, 89, died on January 6. Fourteen bishops from different archdiocese in the country and 21 priests joined in the concelebrated the mass held at the Cathedral. Capalla […]
Thousands of devotees pay homage to Holy Infant Jesus of Praque in Davao City
DAVAO CITY — Thousands of devotees of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague flocked to Shrine Hills today to pay respect to the Holy Child in celebration of its 56th anniversary. The Davao City Police Office reported, people from all walks of life coming from different provinces came to celebrate the occasion and some came […]
Marcos flies to Brunei to attend Royal Wedding
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday evening left for Brunei to attend the royal wedding of Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen and his fiancee Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos’ trip was at the invitation of Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. No details were given as to when the invitation […]
“Bailar” town festival showcases Spanish influence
DAVAO CITY — The town of Jimenez in Misamis Occidental celebrated its 166th Founding Anniversary on January 11, highlighting “Bailar Festival” which revived the Spanish influence in their town. The Bailar Festival was participated by all villagers showcasing their dance prowess and their skills with the colorful influence of the Spaniards during the invasion. Bong […]
CTU says sorry over controversial “Singkil” performance during the Sinulog Festival
DAVAO CITY — The Cebu Technological University apologized over the controversial “Singkil” performance during the Launching Parade for the Sinulog 2024 on Friday, January 12, said show sparked anger among netizens, citing cultural insensitivity. This morning the CTU issued the following statement: “To our beloved Muslim Brothers and Sisters, We, the Cebu Technological University (CTU) […]
Davao’s Man of Peace, Abp Fernando Capalla dies
DAVAO CITY –— Davao’s man of Peace, Roman Catholic Archbishop-Emeritus Fernando Robles Capalla joined his creator early morning today January 6, 2023 inside his residence at a seminary compound. Monsignor Paul Cuison told Newsline “Our Man of Peace, our dearly beloved Archbishop Nanding joined his creator at exactly 1:23am today, Jan 6. May he rest […]