DAVAO CITY –— To help farmers earn a living, the Department of Agriculture regional office 10 (DA-X) on Wednesday turned over P1.1-million worth of freee range chicken to the city veterinarian’s office. In a statement, it says DA regional director Carlene C. Collado personally handed over some 350 chicken to the local government thru the […]
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Shear line death toll rises to 44
DAVAO CITY — The reported death toll from the torrential rains and floods caused by the shear line in many parts of the country has climbed to 44, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday. In its report, the NDRRMC said 13 deaths have been confirmed – four from the […]
Dec. 31 special working day, no extra pay: DOLE
DAVAO CITY — Tomorrow, December 31 is a soecial working day, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Friday. The Labor department reminded private sector companies of the pay rules for workers that would report to work on Dec. 31. In an advisory, DOLE said workers who will report to work on Dec. […]
Mindanao’s first ‘air-to-water’ machine launched in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – The city government and the Inday Sa Dagat Advocacy (ISDA) Foundation, Incorporated jointly launched here Wednesday the air-to-water generator (AWG) machine, which creates water from the air humidity. Jerson Pardillo, the founder of the ISDA Foundation Inc., said the equipment will not only be used in this city alone but in the entire […]
Marcos names new PSC chair, BOC deputy commissioner
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Richard “Dickie” Bachmann as the new Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairperson. In her message to reporters on Wednesday, Undersecretary Cheloy Garafil, Office of the Press Secretary officer-in-charge, confirmed the appointment of Bachmann, a former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player. Bachmann is currently the basketball commissioner of the […]
GIDA communities receive Php102.7 million development fund
DAVAO CITY — Thirty six (36) barangays in the province of North Cotabato received a total of P102.7 million fund representing the barangay Development fund which was chanelled through the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and will be implkemented with the supervision of the Philippine Army in their respective areas of responsibility. The […]
Alabel residents hold indignation rally vs CPP-NDF
DAVAO CITY — Dozens of resident in Alabel town Saranggani province held an indignation rally on December 26 to raise their voice againts the atrocities perpetrated by the Community Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front (CPP-NDF). Placard bearing residents moveed around the town center to condemn rebel movement which according to them hamper the development […]
Therma mobile turns over learning equipment to Malabon schools
DAVAO CITY –— In its effort to help the young students of Acacia Elementary School and Guillermo Sanchez Memorial Elementary Schoolin Malabon, the Therma Mobile Inc. (TMO) turned over learning equipment turnover for Malabon City schools. The turn over was part of the company’s share for the successful celebration of Malabon Teachers’ Day. Therma Mobile […]
TF-Davao arrests bus passenger over bomb joke
DAVAO CITY — The bus driver jumped from the window while other passengers scamper for safety as a passenger threw a joke that a bomb was inside the bus while they were en route to Davao City Monday morning, Decemmber 26,. The jampacked Mindanao Star bus was entering Davao City but upon reaching Barangay Binugao […]
DSWD sends aid to flood victims in Visayas, Mindanao
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Sunday kicked off relief operations in areas in Visayas and Mindanao affected by flooding. In a press statement, Malacañang said the relief operations were ordered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. DSWD field offices in Eastern Visayas and Northern Mindanao have started distributing […]
Flash floods kills seven in Misamis Occidental
DAVAO CITY — Seven people including an elderly were killed as of Monday December 26, due to continous heavy downpour in various areas in Misamis Occidental. People were preparing for their Christmas celebration when floods hit their communities with a waist-high flood waters. Governor Henry S. Oaminal in an interview with Newsline said the shear […]
Senators urge Filipinos to share love, hope this Christmas
MANILA – Lawmakers have one common wish – for the public to share love and hope particularly this Christmas season. Senator Nancy Binay said while the country and the world are yet to be free from various health threats, Filipinos should always think positively, the way they did during the almost three years of the pandemic […]
Marcos says his admin hire more eachers, staff hired to address learning losses
DAVAO CITY — The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. claimed it has hired more teachers and staff in an effort to address the “learning losses” of Filipino students following the closures of schools and the shift to distance learning, the Department of Education (DepEd. In a press statement issued by the Office of the […]