MANILA – The Senate’s approval of the Marawi Compensation Bill is a huge boost to the recovery efforts of the Lanao del Sur city devastated by the 2017 siege Senate Bill 2420, or the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act, aims to provide compensation for the loss or destruction of private properties brought about by the five-month […]
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Soldiers lead Barangay development in conflict areas
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Army and the Barangay Government of Barangay Sibayan in Davao del Sur started the ground for the establishment of a Barangay Health Station and the Farm to Market road as they collaborate for the barangay development of the once rebel-infested area. On January 28, the government opened the development of […]
House approves a bill promoting PH traditional writing system
DAVAO CITY — The House of Congress unanimously approved on Monday a bill promoting traditional writing systems as part of the country’s cultural treasures. House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said Congress unanimously approved House Bill 10469 or the “Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems Act.” The Bill was approved with 197 votes without any abstention […]
BARMM creates League of Information Officers to intensify info dissemination
COTABATO CITY — To intensify the regional government’s communication mechanism in reaching its people, the Bangsamoro Information Office (BIO) led the formation of the Bangsamoro League of Information Officers (BLIO) with members coming from the region’s different ministries and agencies. Executive Director Andrew Ameen Alonto said that one of the mandates of BIO is “to establish […]
EcoWaste Coalition Warns against Cancer-Causing Cadmium in Lucky Charms
The EcoWaste Coalition issued the precautionary warning after analyzing red string and beaded bracelets adorned with a tiger figure that the group purchased from vendors in Binondo and Quiapo, Manila for P50 to P250 each. Cadmium, a toxic metal with symbol Cd and atomic number 48, is detrimental to human health because it builds up […]
BI to deport Sokor fugitive wanted for telephone fraud
Davao City –— The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of another South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in his country for engaging in telephone fraud that victimized many of their compatriots. In a report to the Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, the Bureau’s Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) said 43-year-old Yi Younggwi was arrested last […]
Bangsamoro lawmakers file bill protecting human rights defenders
COTABATO CITY — A bill that promotes and protects the rights of Human Rights defenders in the region was filed today, January 26, by Bangsamoro lawmakers. Parliament Bill No. 165, also known as the Bangsamoro Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2021, is principally authored by Member of the Parliament Amilbahar Mawallil. The promotion and […]
NCR and 7 provinces to be placed under Alert Level 2 starting February 1
DAVAO CITY — The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has placed the National Capital Region and seven other provinces under Alert Level 2 beginning Tuesday, February 1.The other areas placed under Alert Level 2 are Batanes, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal in Luzon; Biliran and Southern Leyte in the Visayas; and Basilan in Mindanao. Meanwhile, the following cities […]
PH to open borders to foreign tourist
DAVAO CITY —The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that the country will be opening its borders to the entry of foreign tourists starting February 10. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that, in compliance with the resolution from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) issued on Thursday, […]
Employees at work on February holidays entitled to premium pay
Employees who will work on the special non-working days on February 1 (Chinese New Year) and February 25 (EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary) are entitled to additional wages, the labor department reminded employers. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III issued Labor Advisory No. 3, Series of 2022, to guide employers and employees alike on the proper […]
Authorities confiscate P2.2-M worth of ‘Ecstacy’
DAVAO CITY — The Bureau of Customs-Port of Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) together with NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA IADITG) intercepted five parcels containing illegal drugs in Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC), preventing the entry of a total of 1,115 ecstasy tablets, and 26.4 grams of […]
Operation Smile Announces 10-Year Commitment to Transform the Lives of 1 Million Patients Globally
DAVAO CITY –— To highlight its 40th Anniversary Year, the Operation Smile renewed its commitment to transform local health systems, address the most critical needs in Global Cleft Care. Operation Smile, a global nonprofit organization announced a 10-year commitment today to increase access to care for 1 million patients who need cleft care and other […]
Duterte offer’s cash for work to rebels and small time illegal loggers
DAVAO CITY— To encourage rebels and small time illegal loggers to abandon their post, President Rodrigo Duterte offered a cash-for-work scheme for members of the New People’s Army (NPA) and illegal loggers to cut trees to provide lumber needed for the rebuilding and rehabilitation of communities ravaged by Typhoon Odette. In his televised program on […]