DAVAO CITY — She is not just a politician’s wife, she is a community leader sharing her time with women is her passion behind the scene, she is Kathryna Yu-Pimental, the wife of Mindanaoan Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel. Little did the public knew about her, until last month, Kathryna instantly caught the attention of the […]
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Southern part of Davao City will experience power interruptions on April 4-5, Davao Light says
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct switching power interruptions on April 4 and 5, Tuesday and Wednesday, affecting customers in the southern part of Davao City. The first power interruption will be for 30 minutes, anytime between 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on April 4, Tuesday, to transfer the loads from the Davao […]
Davao de Oro SP condoles with Caballero’s kins
DAVAO CITY – The members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of the Province of Davao de Oro expressed their condolences for the passing away of lawyer Jose “JoeCab” Caballero, the first elected governor of the province. Caballero, the erstwhile governor of Compostela Valley – now Davao de Oro – province, died on Friday, March 31 […]
Dapitan City to host Ironman 5150
The historic Shrine City of Dapitan in Zamboanga del Norte is pushing for tourist influx as it looks forward to capitalize on the popularity of sporting events such as the Ironman Triathlon 5150 as it bids to host it on Sept. 8-10 this year for the first time. City Mayor Seth Frederick Jalosjos visited Davao […]
DAR-XI distributes 1,900 hectares of land in Davao region
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is set to distribute the Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) for close to two thousand hectares of land to farmers in the Davao Region. Hundreds of farmer-beneficiaries are expected to get their CLOA after years of waiting for their proof of land ownership. DAR Region XI Director Joseph […]
12 die as passenger ferry catches fire in Basilan
Coast Guard Station Basilan Search and Rescue Operation for M/V Mary Joy 3. The Philippine Coast Guard Basilan Station continues its search and rescue operations after a fire incident onboard passenger ferry M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 at the coast of Baluk-baluk Island, Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan on the night of March 29. The vessel was […]
Soldiers kill 2 communist terrorists in Agusan del Sur clash
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The troops of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division intensified its focused military operations anew against the CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) after combined troops of 4ID killed two CNTs and captured two high powered firearms in an encounter at Sitio Vertudazo, Brgy. San Juan, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur around 3:58 a.m. […]
BOC-NAIA caps Women’s Month celebration with ‘Sense and Style: A Corporate Image Enhancement Workshop’
In celebration of the 2023 National Women’s Month, the Bureau of Customs Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), led by District Collector Mimel M. Talusan, organized ‘Sense and Style: A Corporate Image Enhancement Workshop’ with Fashion Consultant Renee Salud, Beauty Queen Patty Betita and Creative Director Jim Ryan Ros as facilitators on Monday, March 27, at […]
MILG-BARMM to construct 10 barangay halls in Sulu
The Ministry of Interior and Local Government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Mindanao (MILG-BARMM) is constructing 10 two-storey barangay halls in Patikul town, Sulu province worth P5 million each. The ceremony for the groundbreaking and the signing of the memorandum of agreement for the said project was held in Patikul on March 19 and […]
Pujada Bay’s clear water amazes Aussie freediver
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental — The clear water of Pujada Bay here amazed Adam Stern, an 8-time Australian free dive record holder who visited visited the bay for a freediving session on Monday, March 27. Department of Tourism-XI Regional Director Tanya Rabat Tan invited Stern to dive at the Pujada Bay to promote freediving activities […]
7 BIFF members surrender to Army’s 33rd IB
At least seven alleged members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered on Sunday to the military in Maguindanao del Sur. The surrender took place at the 33rd Infantry Battalion headquarters in Barangay Zapakan, Rajah Buayan town. Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, Joint Task Force Central Commander, said that the surrender of the seven BIFF […]
800 Talakag vegetable, coffee farmers benefit from DOST’s assistance
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Region 10 has recently turned over a vacuum packaging technology to farmer-members of Balugto Hope Agroforestry Association Inc. in Talakag town, Bukidnon. The vacuum sealer will help minimize food waste and stabilize prices in times of oversupply of vegetables and ensure farmers with a reliable source of income. […]
Unom ang pilian sa mamahimong sunod nga PNP Chief
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO — Unom ka pangalan ang milutaw nga posibling mamahimong sunod PNP Chief sa pagretiro ni PNP Chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. Gitakdang moretiro si Gen. Azurin karong Abril 24. Nalakip ang pangalan nilang PNP deputy chief for administration Lt. Gen. Rhodel Sermonia ug Lt. Gen. Michael John Dubria, chief of the directorial […]