CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Lanao del Sur First District Congressman-elect Zia Adiong on Tuesday said they will try to do their best to stay connected to the Mindanao power grid despite the recent order of the Department of Finance to cut off the power line for Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (Lasureco) due unpaid […]
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DavNor introduces inland fishery to communities
DAVAO CITY — The provincial government of Davao del Norte has expanded its livelihood program through inland fishery production to various communities in the hope of empowering the residents in coping up with the crisis. The program which is implemented under the auspices of Kawsa AgrikulturA and Livelihood of Brangay or KAAGAPAY, the pet project […]
Military recovers BIFF’s armaments in Maguindanao
DAVAO CITY — The army troops belong to the 40th Infantry (Magiting) Battalion seized high-powered firearm and explosives during the conduct of focus military operation this morning, June 20, 2022 in Brgy. Kitapok, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao. Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Alburo, Commanding Officer of 40IB said that the operating team recovered one (1) M16 Rifle […]
DTI to award 33 establishments 2021 Bagwis Seal
DAVAO CITY – Thirty-three business establishments in Davao Region will be the recipients of the 2021 Bagwis Seal from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11. The conferment of recognition signifies that the awardees have met the qualifications and the set standards in upholding the rights and welfare of consumers. This is alongside their constant […]
Davao Light prepares for ISO 55001 evaluation
DAVAO CITY — The Davao Light is getting ready to undergo ISO 55001 evaluation to get their certification as it continues to ensure maximum asset performance and enhance operational efficiency AboitizPower subsidiary Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. is set to be evaluated by an independent third party to obtain the ISO 55001 Asset Management […]
PBBM takes DA portfolio
DAVAO CITY –— President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos has decided to take the portfolio of the Department of Agriculture as he foresees the upcoming increase in the prices of food and other good in the coming months as an offshoot of the Russia-Ukraine war. Marcos in a press conference Monday afternoon said, the war had […]
Filipino lawyer shot dead in Philadelphia
MANILA – Filipino lawyer John Albert “Jal” Laylo and his mother were in an Uber vehicle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to catch their flight to Chicago when a still unknown assailant fired at them. One of six bullets struck Laylo, 36, in the head, causing his death and adding him to the list of shooting victims […]
VP Sara wants Filipino’s to love family and country
DAVAO CITY — Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio wants every Filipino to love their families , communities and love the country. In her 11:22 -seconds speech before the estimated 14,500 crowd at the San Pedro Square today, Duterte-Carpio stressed the importance of family in nation building. Being a Filipino, she said everyone must be “United in […]
Incoming, outgoing and former Presidents to attend Sara’s inauguration
DAVAO CITY —Technically, three Presidents will attend the inauguration of Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio tomorrow, June 19 at the San Pedro Square here. The inauguration of the 15th Vice President of the country will be attended by important visitors to include incoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, outgoing President Rodrigo R. Duterte (her father) and […]
Bangsamoro Gov’t files bill declaring Balobok Cave as heritage zone
COTABATO CITY — To preserve, promote, and develop the Balobok Cave in Bongao, Tawi- Tawi, Bangsamoro lawmakers filed a bill declaring it as a heritage zone. BTA Bill No. 197, also known as the Balobok Cave Preservation Act of 2020, is principally authored by Member of Parliament Amilbahar Mawallil. Balobok Cave, located in Barangay Lakit-Lakit […]
About 2K makeshifts vanish as occupants believe they occupy ancestral domain land
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Close to 2,000 families were rendered homeless after the police and demolition team swooped upon the legal orders of the court to clear the 27-hectare property they occupy on June 14,2022 in Sitio Zayas, Barangay Carmen. Demolished residents claim a certain Amir “Datu Lawlawan” lumatao Alibug invited them to put […]
Customs uncovers HongKong bound package with P2.3M Cocaine
DAVAO CITY — A shipment bound for Hongkong containing 445 grams of Cocaine worth P2.385-million was intercepted by Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport yesterday June 15, 2022. The shipment declared as motorcycle muffler, brakepads and radiator was discovered during the inspection conducted by the BOC, together with Philippine Drug Enforcement […]
Duterte hopes new sports academy could produce olympians, champions
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte expressed optimism Tuesday that the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in New Clark City (NCC) in Tarlac could hone world-class athletes and champions who will bring honor to the country and spur sense of nationalism among Filipinos. In his speech during the inspection of the main campus of the […]