ILIGAN CITY — For 11 years now, the Catholic church here has not allowed politicians to take part in the “Pakanaug” rite, which is part of the city’s traditional religious event to start the nine-day novena for the annual fiesta celebration on September 27. Monsignor Rey Pati-an, rector of St. Michael’s Parish, said the absence […]
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Davao City sends humanitarian aid to typhoon victims
DAVAO CITY — Davao City has once again showed its readiness to help areas devastated by calamities as the city government on Monday pooled resources for 10,000 food packs for the victims of Typhoon Ompong. “Davao City and the Dabawenyos are always willing and ready to help other provinces in times of calamities,” Mayor Sara […]
Duterte gives P18-M cash incentives to Asian Games medalists
DAVAO CITY (September 13) –— It was a big day at Malacañang Palace for the Filipino athletes who won medals in the recent Asian Games, no less than the President handed out more than P18 million as a reward for their efforts in Asian Games held in Palembang-Jakarta last month. The Philippine team bagged a total […]
NBA star Stephen Curry nalingaw sa Pilipinas
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (September 10)— Pirting lingawa sa ni NBA star Stephen Curry sa iyang pagbisita sa Manila niadtong niaging semana. Ang pagbisita ni Curry sa nasud kabahin sa iyang Under Armour Asia Tour 2018. Miadto ang team ni Curry sa nasud, ug ilang gipakita sa ilang fans ang ilang kahawud modula didto sa Mall […]
Young’s Town sardines wins international award
DAVAO CITY (September 6) — Young’s town, a product of Maunlad Canning Corporation won the International Food and Beverage Quality award in Madrid, Spain. The prestigious award, given by the international business group Global Trade Leaders’ Club, aims to recognize businesses worldwide for product excellence and contribution to their respective countries’ development. The Senate Wednesday […]
Lady in viral ‘Kiki Challenge’ video says sorry to MMDA
MANILA – The lady, who was shown in a viral video dancing the “Kiki Challenge” along Epifanio delos Santos Ave. (EDSA), apologized to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday. The lady, identified as Micha Anne Gabuten, met with MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago to extend her apology. “The girl on the viral video had […]
SAP Bong Go graces NoCot’s founding anniversary and Kalivungan Festival
DAVAO CITY (August 27) — Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence ” Bong” Go graced the 104th Foundation Anniversary of the North Cotabato Province and Kalivungan Festival at the Provincial Capital in Kidapawan City on August 26, 2018. In his message, Go stressed the importance of unity in achieving culture preservation as well as […]
Duterte offers free trip to China and Hongkong for women rebel returnees
DAVAO CITY (August 24)— President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday promised to send women rebel returnees to China and Hongkong, to see for themselves how former communist countries changed and transformed their economies which benefited the people. In his speech during the 12th founding anniversary of the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) in Camp Panacan this city, […]
74 Zambo inmates to get free major surgery
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Seventy four inmates from Zamboanga City Reformatory Center (ZCRC) will undergo a major surgery for free at the state-owned Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) anytime this month. The inmates underwent screening and became the beneficiaries of the free surgical mission which will be conducted this month. Dr. Joji Sese, ZCMC Department of […]
Presidential car museum opens in Quezon City
MANILA — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the Quezon City (QC) government inaugurated on Sunday the Presidential Car Museum inside the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, NHCP Chairman Rene Escalante, NHCP Acting Executive Director Ludovico Badoy and QC Mayor Herbert Bautista led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting to […]
Duterte receives Qatar Prime Minister in Malacañang
DAVAO CITY (August 16) — President Rodrigo Duterte received Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Malacañang Palace on Wednesday, August 15. The Qatari official is in the country for a two-day official visit, which is expected to strengthen bilateral ties between the Philippines and Qatar. Upon arrival, the […]
P200M Friendship Dome to rise in Marawi City
DAVAO CITY (August 16) — A P200-million multi-purpose center dubbed as Friendship Dome will rise in Marawi City. The Filipino-Chinese community donated the amount to help the Maranao residents recover from the five-month battle that devastated Marawi City last year. On Tuesday, August 14, the donors presented to President Rodrigo R. Duterte the replica of […]
Duterte asks broadcasters to help raise public awareness on significant issues
DAVAO CITY (August 15) — President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday, asked the officials of the country’s broadcast industry to help in raising public awareness on significant issues. Duterte made this appeal when he tendered a dinner for the members and officials of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) held at the Heroes […]