President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hopes to discuss the proposed sovereign wealth fund of the Philippines with world leaders during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. “Nagkaroon ng briefing ang Department of Foreign [Affairs] kanina kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. kung saan pinangunahan ni Secretary Enrique Manalo ang presentasyon, at ito ay […]
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Police extracts vital information from the slain model’s laptop
DAVAO CITY — The Special Investigation Task Group Plaza extracted vital informaton from the personal laptop of the slain model/businesswoman Yvonne Chua Plaza. The vital information according the Police Major Eudisan Gultiano, the spokesperson of the task group, gives the police a good direction in the investigation towards the solution of the case “The […]
Gov’t troops detonates landmine from CTG
DAVAO CITY — Ther personnel from 29th Infantry “Matatag” Battalion (29IB) detonates a landmine used by the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) at Sitio Pinamugaan, Brgy. Bangonay, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte on January 10, 2023. The military also condemned the CTG for its violation of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) by detonating a landmine during an […]
Service disruptions on January 15 in Santo Tomas
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct two 30-minute switching power interruptions on January 15, Sunday, affecting customers in Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte. These disruptions will be necessary to conduct network maintenance at the Santo Tomas Substation. The first 30-minute power interruption will be conducted anytime between 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Additionally, […]
Flash floods displaces hundreds in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY — Hundreds of residents from the cities of Zamboanga, Gingoog, Lamitan and Gingoog in Mindanao were displaced due to flash floods brought about by the shear line weather condition. In Zamboanga City, the city government immediately announced that Manicahan bridge was rendered impassable due to the rising flood waters. The flash floods plunged […]
14-anyos nga estudyante sa Ateneo mipanaw na
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO — Daling gitabang sa mga estudyante ug opisyal sa Ateneo de Davao University Matina campus ang usa ka 14-anyos nga estudyante niadtong Martes Enero 10, 2023, bandang alas 10:00 sa buntag didto sa Martinez Sports Center sa matina Campus. Sa inpormasyon nga nakuha sa Newsline, nahitabo ang insidente sulod sa Ateneo de […]
Davao Oriental vows to bounce back after pandemic
DAVAO CITY — The two-year pandemic has crippled with world economy, a reason why Davao Oriental Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon vowed to bounce back by sthrengthening the tourism sector, the agriculture sector of her province and by doing a massive investment drive to lure investors to pour capital given the vast resources of her province. […]
Marcos asks third party to inspect smuggled onions before market distribution
DAVAO CITY — In an effort to protect the FIlipino consumers health safety, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the phytosanitary inspection of smuggled onions before they are released to the market. During th Tuesday Cabinet meeting marcos stressed “The problem with the onions we’ve been trying… since kasi ang dami nating nahahanap […]
Marcos wants to release qualified PDL’s to decongest correctional facilities
DAVAO CITY — The increasing number of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) languishing in the country’s correctional facilities has prompted President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to instruct the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday to continue releasing those who are qualified for parole to decongest the facilities. During a Cabinet meeting in Malacañang, President Marcos […]
Marcos swears Garafil as PCO secretary
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday swore in lawyer Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil as Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). The PCO shared a photo of Marcos administering Garafil’s oath at Malacañang Palace. Prior to her formal appoinment as secretary, Garafil served as officer-in-charge (OIC) and Undersecretary of the now defunct Office […]
Samal-Davao-bound passengers, motorists endure long hours to cross Pakiputan strait
DAVAO CITY — Thousands of visitors and residents going in and out of Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) endured from four to seven hours of queueing to cross the Pakiputan Strait which connects the Samal and Davao City. Only three Roll-on, Roll-off operated last weekend making the travel longer while the other Roro operator […]
No threat over ‘Traslacion’-Oro Police
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – No threat over Traslacion, assured the local police as 2,000 people flocked the street early today in observance of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Police and civilian volunteers were deployed to secure the thousands of Roman Catholic devotees coming from all over Mindanao who converged here and join the […]
Despite glitch, PH departures increase
DAVAO CIT Y — Despite New Year’s day technical glitch the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported an increase in departures. Immigration Port Operations Divisions (POD) Chief Atty. Carlos Capulong, only a total of 19,010 travelers departed on January 1. The number jumped to 41,757 the following day, and the BI continued to process around 34-37k […]