MANILA, Philippines — As the Jakarta and Manila maintain “good” bilateral ties, the Embassy of Indonesia in the Philippines on Friday held the “One Day Exquisite Indonesian Food Festival 2017” to promote their local cuisine and at the same time raise revenues to be donated to internally displaced persons (IDP) in Marawi City. “We would […]
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MinDA chief underscores construction players’ role in rebuilding Marawi
PARAñAQUE CITY, Philippines —-Mindanao Development Authority Chairman Datu Abul Khayr Alonto urges the construction industry players of the country to be the government’s partners in the reconstruction of the city. In a speech delivered during the recently concluded ASEAN + 6 Construction Forum, Alonto said that one of the agency’s priorities for the long-term development […]
PH chairs 14th BIMP-EAGA tourism meet in Malaysia
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Philippines through the Department of Tourism (DOT) chairs the 14th Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Joint Tourism Development (JTD) Cluster Meeting on 23-27 October 2017 in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. “We are now on our second year of Chairmanship of the Cluster and the meeting will provide us an […]
CAAP to spring back Davao airport to Top 10 list
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has vowed to work harder to spring back the Davao International Airport (DIA) to top ten list of best airports in Asia. Last week, DIA, which is officially named as Francisco Bangoy International Airport, was among the four Philippine airports in the list […]
Prelates urge faithful: Remain vigilant vs terrorism
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Catholic Church officials called on the faithful to remain vigilant despite the government’s declaration that Marawi City is free from terrorists. Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on the Laity (CBCP-ECL) Chairman Bishop Broderick Pabillo said the fight against the extremists are not only with the Maute group but other groups […]
Surigao town cited for marine protection, conservation
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. […]
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 […]