TAGUM CITY —The economy of Davao del Norte is slowly perking up despite the series of oil price hike and he threat of the Coronavirus Disease-19,says Governor Edwin I. Jubahib on Tuesday. The economic intervention through the livelihood, backyard chicken and hog raising which his administration has initiated has helped the people to earn while […]
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Davao Oriental Guv to media: Be fair and truthful in reporting
DAVAO CITY — Recognizing the important role of the media in the society, Davao Oriental Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon on Monday called on the members of the fourth estate to be fair and truthful in their mission by providing fair and truthful information to the public. Citing professionalism among ranks, Malanyaon emphasized “I respect the […]
Transport coop, Gov want DOTr to retain LTFRB exec
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The largest confederation of transportation cooperatives in Northern Mindanao has filed a petition before the Department of Transportation (DoTR) Secretary Jaime Bautista and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to retain a regional director serving the region. In a letter submitted to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., through […]
Tourism office eyes opening of Mati airport
DAVAO CITY — Tourism officials here are optimistic that the 40-year-old Imelda R. Marcos Airport in barangay Dahican, Mati City, Davao Oriental will finally open. The airport which is now known as Mati City Airport was inaugurated during the time of then President Fidel Ramos The construction of the Mati Airport started 40 years ago […]
Press group condemns killing of broadcaster
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY– The Cagayan de Oro Press Club on Wednesday strongly condemned the brutal murder of radio broadcaster Federico Gempesaw. Gempesaw was killed by two motorcycle riding gunmen in front of his home in Barangay Carmen, this city. COPc president Frank Mendez has asked City Police Office City Director Police Colonel Aaron Mandia […]
Outgoing Davao Guv gives huge gold ring to successor
DAVAO CITY — To symbolize the gold-rich province of Davao de Oro, outgoing Governor Tyrone Uy gifted incoming Governor Dorothy Gonzaga with a huge gold ring during the turn over ceremony on Thursday June 30, 2011 at Nabunturan National Comprehensive High School Gym. Gonzaga was caught flat-footed when Uy, who is now serving as the […]
Inaugural speech of President Marcos Jr.
Here’s the full inaugural address of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, delivered on June 30, 2022. His Excellency David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia, and First Lady Linda Hurley; their Excellencies, Special Envoys and Heads of Delegations; His Excellency Most Reverend Charles John Brown and the esteemed members of the Diplomatic Corps; Vice President Sara Duterte […]
Duterte leaves the Palace
DAVAO CITY — Industrialized President Rodrigo Roa Duterte capped his six-year term in office that gave Filipinos renewed hope after he was accorded with departure honors in Malacañang on Thursday. Prior to the traditional send-off ceremony for the outgoing leader, President Duterte received President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. at the Palace for a tête-à-tête before […]
“Ang pangrap ‘nyo ay parangap ko”-Marcos
DAVAO CITY – “Ang pangarap ‘nyo ay pangarap ko” this was the promise of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. o the Filipino in his inaugural address as the 17th President of the country at the Philippine National Museum. on June 30, 2022. In his opening speech Marces thanked the Filipinos “Aking mga minamahal na mga […]
Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the 17th President of the Philippines takes oath
DAVAO CITY – At exactly 12:00 noon on June 30, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took his oath as the 17th President of the country at the Philippine National Museum. Marcos, the only son of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos was the 4th president of the Philippines to take his oath before the museum. Chief […]
Pag-IBIG releases record-high P40.41B loans in six months
DAVAO CITY — Pag-IBIG Fund again surpassed its own record by releasing over P40 billion in home loans in the first five months of 2022, top officials announced on Tuesday (June 28). From January to May, the agency released home loans worth P40.41 billion, the highest ever amount released during the first five months of […]
Panguil Bay Bridge done in 2023?
OZAMIZ CITY — If plans pushes through the much-awaited Paguil Bay Bridge which will connect Misamis Occidental and Lanao del Norte will be completed on December 2023. Misamis Occidental Governor-elect Henry S. Oaminal in his inaugural speech on Wednesday, June 29, said “I expect that the Panguil Bay Bridge will be completed on December 2023, […]
New CDO Mayor offers tax holidays, condonation
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Standing to his campaign promise, Mayor-elect Rolando Uy is offering tax holidays and condonation of penalties to small businesses including the penalties for tricycle drivers. The former First District Congressman also said, the city government will offer discount to business establishments who would pay their obligations to the city in […]