SURIGAO del Sur, Philippines — Fisherfolk of this coastal town of Cortes, Surigao del Sur have been guarding their rich marine sanctuaries and fishing grounds with utmost dedication. No wonder this once virtually unknown town gained national prominence when it received a national award for sustainable coastal management competition, besting other finalists in the country. […]
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Zamboanga City declared under the state of calamity
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The City Council of Zamboanga approved the request of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco to declare Zamboanga City under a state of calamity due to the widespread destruction brought about by Typhoon Paolo to its agriculture and infrastructure. Climaco wrote a letter […]
Hapilon, Maute killed in Marawi
MANILA — Malacañan confirmed Monday the death of two terrorist leaders, Omar Maute and Isnilon Hapilon, during a military operation meant to retake the last remaining Daesh-Maute stronghold in Marawi. In the same operation, 17 civilian hostages held hostage by the terror group were rescued. Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said operating units in Marawi have […]
Former DavOr mayor suspended
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Ombudsman suspended for one month the former mayor of Lupon, Davao Oriental for simple neglect of duty. Since former Lupon mayor Domingo Lim is no longer in government service, the Ombdusman ordered that the penalty will be converted to a fine in the amount of his one month’s salary. The […]
Abella: Maasim mayor’s arrest proves extent of narco-politics in PH
MANILA — Presidential Spokesperon Ernesto Abella said Monday that the surrender of Maasim Mayor Aniceto Lopez Jr. last week underscores how deeply entrenched narco-politics is in the Philippines. “The raid by PDEA operatives of the rest house of the Maasim Mayor proves the administration’s claim that illegal drugs and corruption have captured local politics,” Abella […]
Marawi siege strengthens Christian-Muslim relationship in neighboring areas
LAMITAN CITY, Philippines — The wounds of war brought about by the on-going Marawi crisis strengthens Muslim-Christian Communities of here and in Basilan City. The relationship among Christian and Muslim residents in the two cities is not affected as the government runs after the IS-inspired Maute terrorists. Fr. Joel Silagpo, parish priest of San Antonio […]
ARMM names new DAR Secretary
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has a new Secretary to head the Department of Agrarian Reform. ARMM executive secretary attorney Laisa Alamia named ayang Carlsum Sangkula Jumaide as the new ARMM-DAR Secretary. Jumaide who took her oath and assumed office on Tuesday October 3, 2017. Alamia said the ARMM […]
Mindanao expo in Glorietta to promote Matigsalug brand
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The upcoming Mindanao Trade Expo (MTE) in Glorietta Mall in Makati City from October 2-5 will strongly promote Nasabeka – the recently-launched brand of the Matigsalugs, a group of indigenous people (IP) in Davao City. The birth of Nasabeka is a result of the sustained partnership between the government and private […]
Congress backs travel tax exemption for BIMP-EAGA
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —Filipino travelers going to the East Asean Growth Area will soon enjoy travel tax exemptions. This,as the two committees in Congress recently approved a resolution endorsing to the President the renewal of travel tax exemption (TTE) granted to travelers going to any focus areas of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia Philippines East ASEAN […]
US-SEA submarine cable system to boost economic growth in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — The submarine cable system connecting the Philippines to the United States through Davao City is expected to strengthen Internet connection in the country. The USD250-million facility which was deployed by Globe Telecom will help further boost the growth of business in the Mindanao region. On its website, Globe Telecom announced the launching of […]
1ST Basilan fisheries and aquaculture summit held
Isabela City, Philippines — Some 322 fisherfolks from different villages from the eleven municipalities and 2 component cities last September 21 held in Basilan State College Amphitheater. Local officials and municipal mayors headed by the President of the Provincial League of Municipal Mayors Hon. Hanie Bud also attended the summit. The summit served as a” […]
90 GenSan cops sent to further secure Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The regional police office in Gen. Santos City has deployed 90 additional cops here Friday as a contingency measure against perceived terror and other security threats looming. Chief Supt. Cedrick Train, Central Mindanao police director, said are on a field training mission to help the campaign of Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi. The […]
Davao City to host Ironman 70.3 in 2018
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Davao City will host the prestigious triathlon game dubbed as Ironman 70.3 next year. Dubbed as Alveo Ironman 70.3, the event is expected to draw thousands of athletes and tourist come 2018. This will be the first hosting of the city for said event which was already held in Camarines Sur […]