DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A rubber plantation worker of Dacon Company and seven others including three minors were killed when a 81mm mortar shell exploded inside their bunkhouse in the village of Washington, Barangay Guban, municipality of Sirawai Zamboanga del Norte Wednesday 5:00 in the afternoon.. The explosion also wounded three others who are now […]
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“Vinta” damaged P1.2-B crops
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Farmers lost about P1.2-Billion due to Tropical storm Vinta, most of which are in Mindanao. The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council reported PHP1,246,865,806.78 lost in the agriculture sector. Ricardo Jalad, NDRRMC executive director identified the hard hit areas as Regions 8, 9, 10, 11 and CARAGA. Rice and corn fields […]
Davao Fire: Firefighter grieves, he fails to save friends
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — “I am a firefighter by choice … a lifesaver by destiny,” This how responder Ipe Alino described his life, his passion and vocation. It was a call of duty, when he and his team responded to the morning fire at the NCCC Mall Davao eve of Christmas day, a conflagration which […]
Pope Francis offers prayer to victims of Typhoon Vinta
DAVAO CITY Philippines — Pope Francis offered prayers for victims of Typhoon Vinta. In his weekly Angeus prayer Sunday, Pope Francis said “I wish to assure my prayers for the population of Mindanao in the Philippines, which has been struck by a storm that has caused numerous victims and much destruction.” “May the merciful Lord […]
Vinta aftermath: Hundreds of Davaoeños evacuated due to flashflood
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (UPDATED)— Hundreds of families residing near riverbanks and low-lying areas evacuated as flooding hit their villages and rescue operations still ongoing. The City Government of Davao sent 911 rescuers along with police and Task Force Davao personnel, Red Cross and other civic groups to transfer the residents to a safer ground. As […]
Davao APP to improve cab services
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — “HirNa,” a homegrown taxi booking application developed by Davao based developers and AVIS Philippines was launched in Davao City to help improve cab services. AVIS Philippines president Francisco Mauricio said the app is different from the existing Uber and Grab since it has unique features. The app has no booking fee […]
MinDA welcomes ADB’s P19-B road infra program
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Mindanao Development Secretary Datu Abul Khayr Alonto lauds the Asian Development Bank’s infrastructure assistance to spur connectivity projects in Mindanao, citing that it would significantly contribute in developing the economic corridors in the island. The ADB has approved 19 billion pesos worth of Mindanao-specific loan dedicated to improving national roads and […]
Fallen “Daredevil” Scout Ranger gets Medal of Valor
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — He lived and died with his code “Daredevil” but his heroic act of dying to save his men is never forgotten. Yesterday, December 20, no less than President Rodrigo Duterte recognized his heorism- his bereaved wife received the highest military honor-“the medal of valor”-the nation’s highest combat decoration. Army Captain Rommel Sandoval, […]
Brighter prospects for Davao City despite martial law
DAVAO CITY – Except for the first few weeks after martial law was first declared in Mindanao due to negative impression, Davao Region’s trade and investments recovered even more robust until 2018. “I think initially we thought this (martial law) would be detrimental to growth but because investors see that the President (Rodrigo Duterte) is […]
DepEd launches Brigada Eskwela in Marawi
Cotabato City, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the Brigada Eskwela in Marawi City where volunteers repaired, painted, and cleaned some of the schools that were damaged by the five-month fighting in the war-torn city. Education Secretary Leonor Briones and DepEd-ARMM (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) Secretary Dr. John Magno led the […]
DOT eyes Davao as Muslim-friendly city
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The city government and the tourism industry players have strengthened partnership to transform Davao as premier destination for Muslims, especially that the Davao–Kuala Lumpur direct connection begins on December 21. Department of Tourism (DOT) 11 Director Roberto Alabado III said DoT, the city government, and other stakeholders have been working hard […]
SC upholds constitutionality of martial law in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed with finality its decision declaring President Rodrigo Duterte’s proclamation of martial law in Mindanao as constitutional. Theodore Te, spokesperson of the Supreme Court announced Tuesday, December 5, that the directive was issued following Tuesday’s regular en banc session of the magistrates. Voting 10-3-1, the SC dismissed the […]
AFP to submit recommendation on Martial law next week
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The President has yet to decide on the fate of the Martial law declaration next week and the decision will be based on the recommendations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Saturday said they expect the AFP to submit their recommendation next week, after which […]