BULAKAN, Bulacan — Bulakenyos commemorated on Wednesday the 143rd birth anniversary of the young general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army, Gregorio H. Del Pilar, in a simple yet meaningful way. The celebration dubbed as “Catorse De Noviembre” was highlighted with a parade and street dance participated in by residents dressed in colorful costumes. Town Mayor […]
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Balangiga bells’ return thrills Eastern Samar town
TACLOBAN CITY — The town of Balangiga in Eastern Samar is preparing for the celebratory welcome for the much-awaited return of three bells seized by American soldiers 117 years ago. After hearing the report on the bells’ repatriation, priests, local government officials, and some volunteers have met to talk about possible activities for the welcome ceremony, […]
Badjaos avail of community outreach program in Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Some 700 residents here, mostly marginalized Badjao indigenous people (IP), benefited from the one-day Medical-Dental and Community Assistance Package (MEDCAP) caravan initiated by the Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) over the weekend. The MEDCAP, held in partnership with the PRO-9 Officer’ Ladies Club, was conducted in Barangay Mariki, one of the greatly-affected areas during […]
Newsline.ph turns two!
DAVAO CITY– — Newsline. ph, the only innovation project from the Asia and Pacific for WAN-IFRA’s Strengthening Media and Society which made it to the World Media Congress marks its second year on November 8, 2018. Last year, it won the SMS innovation project for start-up during the World Media Congress in Berlin, Germany. The […]
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Quevedo; appoints Bishop Lampon as successor
DAVAO CITY (November 8) — Pope Francis has finally accepted the resignation of Cardinal Orlando Quevedo, the archbishop of Cotabato and named Bishop Angelito Lampon of Jolo as his successor. The resignation and appointment were made public in Rome on Tuesday at noon (7:00pm local time). “After 20 years of service as Archbishop in Bangsamoro territory, […]
St. Padre Pio’s heart relic returns to Italy
MANILA — The Philippines has the biggest number of devotees who venerated the incorrupt heart of Saint Padre Pio of Petrelcina during its 20-day visit to the country. Father Joselin Gonda, rector of the National Shrine of Padre Pio in Santo Tomas, Batangas, said the almost one-month stay of the Italian saint’s first-class relic was […]
‘Honeylet is really my true love’: Duterte
DAVAO CITY (October 21) — President Rodrigo Duterte described his partner, Cielito “Honeylet” Avanceña, as his “true love”. “Out of everyone else that I know, she’s the one that I will really believe in,” Duterte said during the inauguration of the Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Davao City on Friday. The President made this remark […]
Chocolate Festival opens in Davao
DAVAO CITY–It’s a chocolatey weekend in the city after local cacao growers, processors and artisans opened the 5th Chocolate Festival at SM City Annex on Friday. The festival, which runs from October 19 to 21, serves as a venue for cacao growers and chocolate processors to showcase and promote their products. This year’s festival features […]
CDO wins ICT award for PWD online enlistment system
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY–This city placed second in a national competition among local governments that have already integrated Information Communication Technology (ICT) in government services. The “eGov Awards” recognized the city’s innovative “Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Online ID Registration” system, said Jong Pamisa, PWD online ID registration head, who received the award on October 12 […]
PH Army dragon boat team wins 3 golds in SoKor
MANILA — The Philippine Army (PA) team has netted three gold medals in the just-concluded 2018 ARA Waterways International Dragon Boat Festival held in Incheon, South Korea last Oct. 4-8. In a statement late Monday, Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Louie Villanueva said the event was organized by the Korean Dragon Boat Association. Participating teams came […]
Duterte takes a break in Hongkong
DAVAO CITY (October 7) — President Rodrigo Duterte took a weekend break in Hongkong with partner Honeylet Avaceña and their daughter Veronica”Kitty. Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go on his facebook page captioned series of photos of the President with caption “Bago pa maunahan ng fake news, kailangan din magpahinga ng […]
Zamboanga City jail sets Banana Festival
ZAMBOANGA CITY–The Zamboanga City Reformatory Center (ZCRC) is conducting the Banana Festival as part of its activity, in line with the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Celebration. The Zamboanga Hermosa Festival kicks off on October 1, the highlight of which is the feast of Our Lady of the Pillar on October 12. Jail Officer 3 Rey Laurence […]
Immigration Officers told: ‘Be polite’
DAVAO CITY (September 25) — “Be polite” ! This was the order given to all employees of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other ports of entry who were instructed to be polite and courteous in dealing with passengers while they are on duty. In a memorandum, […]