Oil, although being a socially sensitive product, remains one of the country’s key sources of energy, particularly for transportation. According to data, the Philippines utilizes about 400,000 barrels of oil every day. Furthermore, rising oil costs will undoubtedly harm the economy and people, particularly those earning less than the minimum wage, as they may cause […]
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Duterte appoints top Davao Lawyers of CA posts, other key positions
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday appointed top caliber Davao Lawyers to occupy top government position eve of his administration. Duterte who will step down from office on June 30, 2022, appointed three Davao laywers to ccupy three seats recently vacated at the Court of Appeals. The three (3) appointees include Judge Jill […]
Fuel prices soar again on Tuesday
DAVAO CITY — Oil companies sounded of another round of fuel increase on Tuesday, March 8, this is the 10th straight weekly hike as Russia and Ukraine are at war. Shell Philippines announced on Saturday announced to what they call “Super Bigtime” oil price hike with Gasoline increase at P3,60 to P3.80 per liter increase; […]
Philippine Army to remain apolitical – 4ID commander
DAVAO CITY — r Local candidates, together with the Philippine Army’s 4th infantry division, Cagayan de Oro City Police Office, Commission on Elections (Comelec) and election watchdogs held on Tuesday, March 1, a walk for peace, interfaith rally and peace covenant signing at Kiosko Kagawasan, Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City. Army’s MGen. Wilbur Mamawag, 4ID […]
45-day public works ban should not lead to job losses
DAVAO CITY — The 45-day public works ban that will take effect on March 25 should be implemented in a way that it “will not affect jobs nor delay the completion of infrastructure projects in calamity areas,” Senator Joel Villanueva said on Sunday. “Employment should not be a casualty of election. And pandemic recovery should […]
DA to release fuel subsidy for farmers and fisherfolks
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Agriculture is set to release the fuel subsidy to the farmers and the fisherfolks in the last week of March or early April. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes, said about 162,000 corn farmers and fishers will benefit from the ₱500-million subsidy. Each beneficiary will receive ₱ 3,000 and it […]
Lone bettor from Rizal wins P12.5-M lotto jackpot
DAVAO CITY — A lone bettor from Rizal pocketed the PHP12.5-million jackpot of the Lotto 6/42 draw on Saturday night. In an advisory on Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the bettor guessed the winning combination 18-34-33-39-11-36 for PHP12,537,017. The ticket was purchased in Taytay. The bettor can claim the check at the […]
63-anyos nga lolo nag-atubang og halos 1,500 ka kasong rape, naaresto
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW-–Usa ka 63-anyos nga lolo ang anaa karon sa prisohan human kini gikasuhan og halos 1,500 ka kasong rape didto sa Caramoran, Catanduanes. Sa taho sa GMA News niadtong Sabado, nadakpan ang lolo pinaagi sa usa ka warden de aresto, ug siya gikonsiderang Most Wanted sa PNP Bicol. Ang mga biktima ni lolo […]
MILG resumes WASAR training, 61 new trainees now disaster-ready
COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG), through its Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence (READi), has commenced this year’s Water Search and Rescue (WASAR) training program with 61 completers from the mainland provinces. WASAR is one of the specialized trainings designed by READi aimed at improving the preparedness of the […]
High-powered firearms, IEDs surrendered to Army in Surigao del Norte
DAVAO CITY — Two high-powered guns and undetermined number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were surrendered on Tuesday, March 1, to the Philippine Army’s 30th infantry battalion in Brgy. Magtangale, San Francisco, Surigao del Norte. The surrender of the IEDs, one M16 rifle and one M79 grenade launcher was made possible when a former member […]
Davao City readies for possible terror attacks
DAVAO CITY –– The Task Force Davao (TF-Davao) on Wednesday, March 2, met with personnel of concerned agencies to adopt measures in case of terrorist attacks in the City. Represented during the meeting held at the TF-Davao headquarters were the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), Central […]
Army claims 5 CTG killed in encounter, UP group says they were HR advocates
DAVAO CITY – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) says five people killed by the military in an “encounter” in Barangay Andap, New Bataan, Davao de Oro in the morning of Thursday, February 24, were members of the Communists Terrorists Group (CTG). But the UP Association of Computer Science Majors (UP CURSOR) protested, however, […]
Duterte says next president must resolve to fight illegal drugs
DAVAO CITY — Fearing the resurgence of illegal drugs in the country, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte hopes his successor will continue the fight against the proliferation of illicit narcotics, which he said continues to threaten the country especially the young generation of Filipinos. “Itong drugs, I hope that whoever would sit as president would continue […]