COTABATO CITY—Visiting public and residents of Cotabato have a chance to revisit, appreciate, and rekindle the Bangsamoro identity as the Cotabato City Government officially opened the Cultural Heritage Booth in front of the city hall late afternoon today, Dec. 16, 2022. The following participating booths included the Cotabato State University-Salamindanao Dance Company, Barangay Local Government Unit […]
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2 new weevil species found in Misamis
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Two new weevil species were discovered in the hinterland forests of Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental provinces by Mindanao researchers. The species belong to the Metapocyrtus (Dolichocephalocyrtus) malindangensis and Metapocyrtus (Dolichocephalocyrtus) baulorum, published in the scientific journal, Acta Biologica Universitatis Daugavpiliensis, Volume 22, No. 1, this month. The journal said the […]
Wescom completes another resupply to Ayungin Shoal
MANILA – The Western Command (Wescom) on Sunday said it has successfully completed another resupply mission to Filipino troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57) which is grounded and standing watch in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The Wescom of the Armed Forces of the Philippines announced the completion of another resupply mission […]
‘Tara sa Palasyo’ asks public to view Malacañang Christmas Tree
MANILA – The public can now enter the Malacañang Palace Grounds to view the Malacañang Christmas Tree and parols and attend the Simbang Gabi as announced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. last week. Through the celebration theme dubbed “Tara sa Palasyo,” the Palace grounds are now open to the public starting Dec. 18 up to […]
Davao Light announces service disruptions
DAVAO CITY — Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct two 30-minute switching power interruptions on December 20 and 21, Tuesday and Wednesday, affecting customers in the downtown area of Davao City. These service disruptions will be necessary to isolate R. Castillo Substation for maintenance works. The first 30-minute power interruption will be conducted […]
Davao City first Misa de Gallo peaceful
DAVAO CITY — The first day of the nine-day Misa de Gallo or dawn mass here was peaceful. Roman Catholic devotees flocked to the church for the first face to face mass after two-year lull due to the pandemic. Police personnel from Davao City Police office and personnel of Task Force Davao were all over […]
Lamitan City bags its 5th Seal of Good Governance Award
DAVAO CITY — For five consecutive years, Lamitan City in Basilan Province bagged the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance Award (SGLG). Lamitan City Mayor Roderick H. Furigay received the award from Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos in a ceremony held at Manila Hotel on Thursday, December 15. Lamitan City is the only […]
Airport Customs intercepts more party drugs
DAVAO CITY — The Bureau of Customs – at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) on Tuesday intercepted four air parcels containing illegal drugs and turned them over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for proper disposition at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC). Physical examination of the four parcels yielded 2,040 pieces of […]
Social Services XI highlights year 2022 with social pension payout
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office XI, through the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SocPen) program, fully utilized and concluded the 4-quarter payout for 2022 as it ended its last payout in Davao City last November 25, 2022. An amount of Php 33,042,000.00 was given to 22,028 beneficiaries […]
400 day care workers join DavOr’s child development congress
DAVAO CITY — December 9, 2022, was the day when 438 day care workers from the ten towns and one city of Davao Oriental were gathered together in a congress and were given honors recognizing their role in the holistic learning and development of children in the province. The dedicated day care workers manage the […]
AboitizPower looks after the mental healthcare for its employees
DAVAO CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global crisis that affected people in every corner of the world. More than a health emergency, it also presented economic and social disruptions, triggering a wave of unprecedented challenges to governments, businesses, and individuals. The World Health Organization said that amidst the uncertainties and changes […]
Davao City prepares for possible Covid-19 surge due to the Christmas gatherings
DAVAO CITY – Davaoeños should not be complacent as Covid-19 pandemic is still present and the gatherings during teh Christmas season might trigger a surge, a reason wny the the city’s Covid-19 Task Force is bracing for the possible surge of Covid-19 cases. the city has maintained a low record of Covid-19 cases since the country […]
A far-flung community in Caraga Region finally gets its own health clinic
DAVAO CITY — The day Mariel Havana has long been waiting for is finally here. After years of struggle, her village, Kasapa II in La Paz, Agusan del Sur, Philippines, now has its own clinic where residents can seek medical care without delay and without the risk of travelling to far-flung destinations. As a midwife, […]