The City Government of Davao bronze award during the 21st International Awards for Livable Communities by LivCom. The awarding was held on June 2 in Valletta, Malta. City Planning Coordinator Ivan Chin Cortez on June 8, said Davao ranked number 22 among 232 cities from all over the world, The city received the bronze award […]
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President of Republic of China (Taiwan) to Address World News Media Congress
Tsai Ing-wen, the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), will address the 74th World News Media Congress in Taiwan on 28th June. WAN-IFRA President Fernando de Yarza said, “We are honoured that President Tsai will participate in the opening of the 74th annual Congress in Taipei, where news media executives, editors and journalists from […]
Cluster 4 Palaro qualifying meet kicks off in Davao del Norte
Amid heavy rains, the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte welcomed about 2,000 delegates representing five regions in Mindanao to the opening this afternoon of the Cluster 4 Pre-National Qualifying Meet of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa. Student athletes, coaches and officials from regions 10 (Northern Mindanao), 11 (Davao Region), 12 (SOCCKSARGEN), 13 (CARAGA), and the […]
AboitizPower’s Hedcor celebrates 45th anniversary
Aboitiz Power Corporation’s (AboitizPower) subsidiary Hedcor Inc. (Hedcor) marks today, May 25, 2023, its 45th anniversary. Since 1978, Hedcor has harnessed indigenous and renewable sources of energy in service to business and communities. In the process, it has become one of the country’s top renewable energy (RE) companies that specializes in generating electricity from run-of-river […]
Immigration to travelers: Be honest
DAVAO CITY — “Be honest” this is the advise of Bureau of Immigration (BI) commissioner Normal Tansingco to travelers to avoid complications at the airport. Tansingco in a statement Monday said travelers must be honest with their identities and avoid lies as these are red flags or doubtful signs that may affect their international trips. […]
Philippines names new envoys to UN and 4 countries
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine government has named five diplomats to serve as ambassadors of the country to the United Nations (UN) and four other countries. The Palace released the names on Monday after their appointments were formalized last Thursday. Malacañang named Carlos Sorreta, as the country;s permanent representative to the UN. Soreta previous assigned […]
World Rowing champ is from Zamboanga
DAVAO CITY —- The people of Zamboanga City feted as the 2023 World Rowing Champion Kristine Paraon hails from the Latin City of Asia. On Monday, Mayor John Dalipe led a simple to honor Paraon, a Zamboangueña, for her achievements in recent international competitions bringing honor and fame not only to Zamboanga City but the […]
Seven Mindanaoans top PMA Madasigon Class of 2023
DAVAO CITY — Seven Mindanaoans are among the top graduates of the Philippine Military Academy Madasigon Class of 2023. The list of honor students was announced by PMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Rowen S. Tolentino in today’s media conference. Topping the list is Cadet First Class Warren Leonor, 22, class valedictorian and cum laude, who will […]
Summer starts with kite flying contest in Zamboanga
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]