ZAMBOANGA CITY ---Summer has officially kicked off here with dozens of colorful kites joining the Kite Flying Contest on Saturday held at Paseo del Mar. The kite flying is one of the activities in the ongoing Summer Verano Festival sponsored by the city government and spearheaded by the City tourism Office. Residents and local tourists enjoyed watching over a dozen of … [Read more...] about Summer starts with kite flying contest in Zamboanga
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Biden to send ‘first of its kind’ presidential trade, investment mission to the Philippines
DAVAO CITY --- United States President Joe Biden on Monday told President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that he will send a "first of its kind" presidential trade and investment mission to the Philippines in a bid to promote broad-based economic growth. Biden announced this initiative following the bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Washington, D.C. The … [Read more...] about Biden to send ‘first of its kind’ presidential trade, investment mission to the Philippines
Sultan Kudarat university confers PhD – Honoris Causa on FL Marcos
COTABATO CITY --- The Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) conferred an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Institutional Development and Management on First Lady Marie Louise ‘Liza’ Araneta-Marcos in a ceremony held at the university gymnasium, ACCESS Campus, EJC Montilla, Tacurong City on April 27. According to a statement of the SKSU, the conferment of the honorary … [Read more...] about Sultan Kudarat university confers PhD – Honoris Causa on FL Marcos
Davao City and Sennan City sign sisterhood pact
DAVAO CITY --- The city government of Davao and Sennan City of Japan have signed sisterhood agreement on April 25, 2023. The agreement binds Davao City and Sennan City to mutually support each other in promoting tourism and supporting each other's economic-and socio-cultural endeavors. Mayor Sebastian Duterte who led the delegation signed in behalf of the Davao … [Read more...] about Davao City and Sennan City sign sisterhood pact
Former rebels wed inside military camp
DAVAO CITY --- Former comrades and lovers Reky Mahinay and Necalyn Catapte who recently surrendered to the 36th Infantry "Valor" Battalion exchanged "I Don's" inside the camp on April 20 at the headquarters 36IB, Brgy Puyat, Carmen, Surigao del Sur. The wedding was attended by the 901st Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. George L. Banzon who also stood as witness, the … [Read more...] about Former rebels wed inside military camp
