PAGBILAO, QUEZON– It has been a rough couple of years for the fishermen in Pagbilao Grande Island in Quezon Province as restrictions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic hindered their livelihood. The quarantine measures imposed by the government have prevented the fishermen from selling their catch in local markets in nearby towns. Tourism, which served as […]
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Duterte appeals to newly elected officials not to violate people’s trust
DAVAO CITY — In his effort to end the illegal drug trade in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday has made an appeal to the newly elected local officials not to violate people’s trust by staying away from the illegal drug trade. “I hope that huwag lang sanang magsali uli itong mga — hindi […]
Comelec prepares special elections in 14 Lanao Sur villages
MANILA – The Commission on Election (Comelec) en banc is now readying the poll paraphernalia needed for the conduct of special elections in 14 villages of Lanao del Sur province where “failure of elections” was declared. In a press conference on Thursday, Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the poll body will only provide 1,374 new […]
Duterte asks newly elected officials to prioritize public welfare
DAVAO CITY — Three days after the national and local elections, President Rodrigo Duterte asked the newly elected officials to to earnestly serve the Filipino people and prioritize public welfare above everything. In his televised Talk to the People aired Thursday morning, President Duterte congratulated in advance those who will be victorious in the 2022 […]
Marcos Jr. will be ‘President for all Filipinos’: spox
DAVAO CITY — The camp of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday claimed victory in the 2022 presidential elections, saying the Filipino people “have spoken decisively”. Marcos’ spokesperson, Atty. Victor Rodriguez said the landslide presidential election win is a victory for all Filipinos and democracy, adding that the former senator will be a “President for […]
Overseas voting result expected this week: DFA
MANILA – The results of the overseas absentee voting would be finalized within the week, the Department of Foreign Affairs -Overseas Voting Secretariat (DFA-OVS) said Wednesday. In a Laging Handa briefing, DFA-OVS Director Zoilo Velasco said the special board of canvassers (SBOC) in different Consulates and Embassies are currently consolidating and canvassing the votes. Meanwhile, he […]
Therma mobile awards motorpool and handwashing facilities to Navotas
With the aim to provide assistance as schools inch closer to reopening, AboitizPower subsidiary Therma Mobile, Inc. (TMO) in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (AFI) and the Navotas City Government recently turned over a motorpool facility and 26 handwashing stations to the Navotas Vocational Training and Assessment (NAVOTAAS) Institute and Navotas elementary schools, respectively. The […]
Gunfight mars election in Basilan town
ISABELA CITY, Basilan – Voters scampered for safety as gunmen from two opposing parties clashed an hour after polling precincts opened here Monday for the national and local elections. Col. Pedro Martirez, Basilan police director, said the encounter broke out around 7 a.m. in Barangay Boloh-Boloh in the island town of Tabuan Lasa. Martirez said the […]
38 former rebels cast vote for the first time
DAVAO CITY — Today May 9, 2022 is a historic day for the 38 former rebels who for the first time in their lives cast their votes. The 38 former rebels who casts their votes at Kanacan Elementary School in Marilog District were assisted by the Rivitalised Pulis sa Barangay led by PLt. Carlo Magno […]
DOH to set up vaccination stations in poll precincts
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) will set up coronavirus vaccination booths in polling precincts nationwide on election day . DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a “Laging Handa” briefing on Saturday that primary series and booster doses will be made available. “May sinet-up po tayong vaccination sites sa lahat ng polling precinct. Pagkatapos pong bumoto, maaari kayong […]
DSWD warns public against ‘fake’ recruitment for 4Ps
DAVAO CITY —– The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public against individuals posing as DSWD personnel who are conducting recruitment and enlistment activities for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The Department received a report that certain individuals wearing the DSWD red vest are allegedly asking non-4Ps members to provide their […]
Admin bets up in poll survey
DAVAO CITY—Reelectionist Santo Tomas Mayor Ernest Evangelista and his running mate Ricky Inodioan have capped off their 45-day campaign with their big leads in the latest surveys of Altheni Advertisements and Consultants, a pollster firm based in Davao City. Altheni Advertisements and Consultants did a non-commissioned survey from April 28 to May 3, 2022, covering […]
Marcos, Duterte urge Filipinos to protect their votes
DAVAO CITY —– Presidential candidate former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte on Thursday night urged Filipinos to protect their votes ifor the upcoming May 9 elections. facing the mammoth crowd dubbed as UniTeam’s Mindanao Miting de Avance rally in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Marcos […]