COTABATO –– Four accomplished former students of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) were recognized as Outstanding Alumni of 2023 for their remarkable contributions to their respective fields since graduating from USM in Kabacan. These four honorees have excelled in their chosen disciplines and made significant contributions to technology, science, and research at the national level. […]
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Siargao sees tourism boom in hosting Int’l surfing competition
DAVAO CITY – The upcoming 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup is expected to boost the tourism industry and brings other economic benefit to the island as the country still recovers from the onslaught of the two-year pandemic. Ivonnie Dumadag, director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 13 (Caraga) said in a report published by the […]
Davao Light provides two office spaces for city police
DAVAO CITY — The Davao Light and Power Company has donated two fabricated containers vans for police station no. 18 of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on September 8. A press statement of the power firm which was released on September 20 disclosed that the Davao Light and its social development arm, the Aboitiz […]
Mutya ng Dabaw candidate aspires as SK chairman
DAVAO CITY — Former Mutya ng Dabaw 2023 candidate Aziayana Patricia Mandalupe has filed her Certificate of Candidacy as the chairman of the Sanguniang Kabataan of Barangay Dumoy this city. Mandalupe, 20 years old, was one of the candidates for Mutya ng Dabaw last March, his brother ArtemJohn who was the former SK chairperson accompanied […]
Free gymnastics and table tennis training available in Tagum City
DAVAO CITY – Aspiring athletes in Tagum City are benefiting from free gymnastics and table tennis training as part of the Tagum Sports Summer Festival. The training, which kicked off on August 23, aims to nurture local sports talent. The gymnastics short classes concluded yesterday, August 24, providing children with a chance to learn the […]
Hundreds fete at Kapalong’s 4th Hab-hab Festival
DAVAO CITY — Hundreds came to witness the kick-off ceremony of the 4th Hab-hab festival in Kapalong town, Davao del Norte on Monday, showcasing the heritage culinary with an array of colorful, delicious food and delicacies produced and sold in town and its neighboring locality. The Hab-hab Festival is a platform for local food merchants […]
EU President to visit Philippines on July 30
DAVAO CITY — The Philippines is set to welcome the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on July 30. Her visit marks the first official visit of a top official from the commission after six decades. The Palace announced the three-day ends of August 1. Malacañang said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is […]
Marcos vows to protect OFW’s welfare in Malaysia
DAVAO CITY — On his first day for his State Visit in Malaysia, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed the Overseas FIlipino Wortkers in Kuala Lumpur and assured them that he will look aftertheir welfare by stengthening ties with the host country. Meeting the OFW’s was his first official stop. Addressing the FIlipino community the […]
Brand new missile boat deployed to Mindanao
DAVAO CITY –— One of the two brand new newly commissioned fast attack interdiction platforms (FAICs) is deployed to Mindanao to boost its naval presence in Mindanao waters. While the other in Visayas. In a statement Thursday, FP spokesperson Lt. Giovanni Badidles said the send-off rites for the BRP Gener Tinangag (PG-903) and BRP Domingo […]
Samal Island upgrades government standards
DAVAO CITY — The keep the glory and have more accolade. the Local Government Unit of the Island Garden City of Samal continues to upgrade its standards in governance. The assessment team for the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) team visited Samal on July 17, for the highly anticipated 2023 Regional Assessment in the […]
Marcos promotes new brand of governance
DAVAO CITY —President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the adoption of the administration’s brand of governance and leadership campaign, which calls for a deep and fundamental transformation in all sectors of society and government and fosters the government’s commitment towards the attainment of comprehensive policy reforms and full economic recovery. In a press statement, […]
IP students in Last Mile School shine in white graduation clothes provided by Newsline
DAVAO CITY — The day glows when seventeen (17) Ata-Manobo students from Sambulongan Elementary School in the hinterlands of Davao del Norte marched on their graduation day on Tuesday, July 11, wearing white graduation clothes. “I was teary-eyed when I watched the students garb in white, I cannot believe the white graduation clothes give them […]
International cruise ship visits Bucas Grande in Surigao Norte
DAVAO CITY — Surigao del Norte takes pride when a renowned international passenger cruise ship, the Heritage Adventurer, visited the beautiful Sohoton Cove in the town of Sohoton, Bucas Grande, Socorro, Surigao del Norte during the weekend. The vessel was loaded with 61 passengers and 10 crew visited the beautiful island and enjoyed their stay. […]