DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was elated with the recent survey result which showed that Pilipinos believe that the country is headed to a right direction under his administration. “It is very encouraging that people think that we are moving in the right direction,” the President told the press during his visit […]
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PBBM seeks sustainable rice value chains; reaffirms vow to modernize rice industry
DAVAO CITY —– President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday rallied stakeholders to support the government in elevating the current condition of the Philippine rice industry and pushing for sustainable rice value chains. In his visit to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna, Marcos raised the need to adopt supportive […]
Zambo government buries unclaimed cadavers
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The city governmetn of Zamboanga gave a decent burial to the remains of 27 unclaimed cadavers that have been stored at the morgue for more than a year. The city decided to give a decent burial as the period of waiting for families to claim lapsed long time ago. The bodies were […]
Will the Philippines finally end single-use plastic?
DAVAO CITY — The country’s single-use of plastic may finally come to an end. But one relevant question is: when? The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with other government organizations will adopt a whole-of-government approach to findalternatives to single-use plastics. Studies show that plastics continue to be a pervasive material in the […]
Capacity building for differently-abled persons cooperative continues with dressmaking training
The Samahan ng may iba’t-ibang Kakayahan sa Dabaw (SAKADAB) Consumer Cooperative, a group of differently-abled individuals in the Gawad Kalinga community in Los Amigos, Tugbok District of Davao City, expands their skills through a dressmaking training provided by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Region XI. The training which started in early November […]
Lamitan: City of colors in harmony
LAMITAN CITY –— Diverse culture and unity among people, are the jewels of this city. Mayor Roderick H. Furigay explained “In my city we have so many tribes, so many religions and every tribe resembles a colorful culture and unique belief and tradition that is how diverse were are as Lamiteños, in Lamitan “Lami Tanan” […]
Peace body pilots Davao Oriental for peace and transformation effort among FR’s
DAVAO CITY — For consistently modeling in peace initiatives and services for former rebels the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Unity and reconciliation (OPAPRU) pilots the province of Davao Oriental as among the two pilot provinces in the country to implement a new program envisioned to sustain peace and maintain the insurgency-free status […]
Cagayan de Oro ambulant vendors told : “Shape up or Ship out”
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Shape up or ship out! this was the stern warning of Mayor Rolando Uy to the 699 “ambulant” vendors whom he recently transfered to another space. This as the city governmetn started to relocate the vendors on Thursday, November 24, which comprise the fruits, vegetables vendor, barbewue, balut and “kwek-kwek: vendors […]
PBBM congratulates new Malaysian Prime Minister Ibrahim
DAVAO CITY —President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday congratulated new Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, a long time opposition leader has garnered enough support among disparate parties to form the Southeast Asian country’s next government. In a statement, Marcos expressed hope that Anwar, whom he described as his “good friend”, would bring political […]
Car leaps through concrete barrier
DAVAO CITY – For still unknown reasons, a private Mitsubihi Montero mysteriously leaped and landed to a concerte fence of a gasoline station along Maa diversion road on Friday afternoon, November 25. Authorities need to secure a car lift to remove the vehicle from its position. A gasoline attendant said they suddenly heard a loud […]
Service disruptions on November 30 in Cabantian
DAVAO CITY — Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct two power interruptions on November 30, Wednesday, affecting customers in Cabantian, Davao City. These service disruptions will be necessary to upgrade the lines in the mentioned area. The power interruptions will be for 30 minutes anytime between 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and the […]
Bangsamoro in blue for the World Children’s Day
DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro government center was in blue when it celebrated the World Children’s Day on Sunday November 20. The Office of the Chief Minister’s facade was lit in blue in line with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) #GoBlueCampaign which symbolizes hope that stands for Bangsamoro people that “every child has a […]
Service disruptions on November 26 and 27 in different parts of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct three power interruptions on November 26 and 27, Saturday and Sunday, affecting customers in different parts of Davao City. The first power interruption will be for 30 minutes anytime between 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on November 26, Saturday. This service disruption will be necessary to conduct […]