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DFA hopeful for ‘positive development’ in talks to free Houthi-held Filipino seafarers

MANILA (November 19) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is seeing “something positive” in ongoing efforts to secure the release of Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels in...

Davao de Oro rolls out faster, fully digital health referral system

NABUNTURAN (November 19) ---  Davao de Oro has officially launched its new Integrated Referral Information System (DDO-IRIS), giving...

DSWD appeals: Don’t give alms — help IPs, street families the right way

MANILA (November 19) — As the Christmas season approaches, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is...

Child abuse cases in Caraga down 20%, but online threats surge

BUTUAN CITY (November 19) — Child abuse cases in Caraga fell by 20% this year, police reported, even...

BARMM lawmakers push to institutionalize ₱10,000 Ramadan bonus for regional workers

Photo courtesy: Bangsamoro Government COTABATO CITY (November 19) — Lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) are seeking to...
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MinDA’s 2026 budget up 36%, defying reports of funding cuts

DAVAO CITY (October 13) --- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is set to receive a significant budgetary boost for Fiscal Year 2026 — a...

Dugong spotted in Sarangani Bay, experts call for stronger protection of endangered species

DAVAO CITY  (September 18) — A dugong (Dugong dugon), one of the world’s most threatened marine mammals, was documented during an aerial survey conducted...

Comelec confirms: BSKE postponement law to be signed on August 12

DAVAO CITY (August 1) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to sign into law the bill...

Former broadcaster shot dead in General Santos City

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (June 23) — A former broadcaster for both AM and FM stations in the city was gunned down by unidentified assailants...

South Upi Mayor and wife arrested for alleged role in vice mayor’s ambush-slay

DAVAO CITY (May 21) — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has arrested South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur Mayor Reynalbert Insular and his...

Two monkeypox cases confirmed in Region 12

SOCCSKSARGEN (April 30) — The Department of Health in Region 12 (DOH-SOCCSKSARGEN) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox, or Mpox, within the region. Based on...
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