DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte said he hopes the year-end incentive he signed recently would give “a little bit of happiness” to the country’s educators during the holiday season, noting teaching personnel deserve to receive an incentive for their hard work. On Monday, December 27, the President signed Administrative Order (AO) 45, a measure […]
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Bangsamoro Parliament OKs 2022 BARMM budget
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Parliament passed the proposed P79.862 billion 2022 budget of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, a 6% increase from the total fund source amounting to P75.6 billion in 2021. By a vote of 59-0-0, members of Parliament approved the Bangsamoro Expenditure Program for 2022 on third and final reading, […]
Duterte directs PNP to address robberies perpetrated by motorcycle-riding criminals
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to act on the rising incidents of robbery hold ups involving motorcycle-riding thugs. “There’s a spike of holdups na riding in tandem. May — somebody report it to me. So kindly look into this problem,” President Duterte told PNP chief General […]
DDB thanks PCSO for funding their anti-drug drive
DAVAO CITY — The Dangerous Drug Board (DDB) on Tuesday thanked the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office for providing support to their campaign against illegal drugs. The drugs board recognized the crucial role of the PCSO as it continuously support their agency, as it turned over on Tuesday the checks representing their financial assistance to the […]
BIFF leader killed in clash with Army
DAVAO CITY — The 4th Division Commander and Chief of Staff of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) Karialan Faction identified as Zukarno Guilil alias Motorola was killed in an armed encounter against Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) Forces at Brgy Ganta, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao early morning on December 26, 2021. Major General Juvymax […]
Army deploys teams to boost internet connectivity in areas hard-hit by Odette
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Army deploy teams from the Army Signal Regiment (ASR), Philippine Army utilizes its Humanitarian and Disaster Response (HADR) and Deployable Signal Team (DST) in Visayas Command and Western Command (WESCOM) to boost the disaster and relief assistance efforts spearheaded by the Government in terms of radio and internet connectivity. In […]
Natures wrath- a way to remember Christ’s message on Christmas
The Philippine Red Cross has described the coastal districts damaged by Odette as “complete carnage.” The death toll from the fiercest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has risen to more than 300, according to the national police, making it one of the country’s deadliest storms in recent years. Typhoon Rai wreaked havoc on […]
Navy sets up floating hospital in Siargao
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Navy sets up a floating hospital via BRP Ang Pangulo (ACS25) and is now serving the medical needs of the residents of Siargao’ Siargao, the used to be international surfing destination has become the ground zero of typhoon Odette (international name : Rai) The Presidential ship, which has been repurposed […]
PNP to assist cash distribution for typhoon victims
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine National Police is now ready to assist in the distribution of cash assistance for typhoon victims. PNP Chief General Dionardo Carlos said they will perform the tasks pursuant to President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to tap the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) to implement the […]
Grief-wrapped in time for Christmas
DAVAO CITY –— Crizzle Gwynn and Crizvlle Louis will now miss the December 25th commemoration of the Savior’s birth. Lovella and Cruz Maguad are devout Christians who believe in the spiritual meaning of Christmas, but after the tragic death of their children on December 10, 2021, they will commemorate such a significant event in history […]
Typhoon ‘Odette’ impacts PH vaccination program
DAVAO CITY — The onslaught of typhoon #Odette slowed down the government’s vaccination program as areas hard hit by the typhoon are yet to be fully vaccinated . Presidential Adviser on Covid-19 Response and testing czar, Secretary Vince Dizon, said the typhoon devastated parts of Visayas and Mindanao last week and ran smack into the […]
UN pledges P600-M assistance to PH for #Odette response
The United Nations pledged USD12 million (approximately PHP600 million) assistance to the Philippines to support in its response for the victims of Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths announced “I am releasing USD12 million from UNCERF (Central Emergency Response Fund) to help deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to support the Government-led response […]
Shooting incident takes place in Tangub City Christmas party
DAVAO CITY —- A shooting incident took place in Tangub City while a political group was conducting a Christmas party at around 8:45 in the evening on December 22. Reports have it, Team Asenso led Ozamiz City Second District Congressman Henry Oaminal, former Oroquieta City Mayor Jason Paredes Almonte and Lopez Jaena Mayor Michael Gutierez […]