DAVAO CITY —The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has assailed the unremitting sale of spray paints with added lead, a chemical banned in the manufacture of paints and similar surface coatings. “The unlawful sale of lead-containing spray paints continues unabated despite the issuance of a government advisory more than a year ago that ‘sternly warned’ […]
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Mahilak falls in Davao del Sur opens
DAVAO CITY — With the tribal dance highlighting the culture of the indigenous peoples in Davao del Sur, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XI allowed the opening of Mahilak Falls in Sitio Manikan, Brgy. Goma, Digos City, on Wednesday September 1, 2021. The opening of the falls to tourists was not easy, […]
Kabacan Massacre suspects scot-free despite warrants of arrest
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine National Police in North Cotabato have filed 9 counts of Murder against the suspects in the August 29, 2020, daylight massacre killing nine people in Kabacan town, the court has issued warrant of arrest but after one year, no one is arrested. In a press statement dated August 30, North […]
DOLE aid reaches 2.9M workers
DAVAO CITY — A total of 2.9 million displaced workers from the formal and informal labor sectors have benefitted from the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Labor Secretary Silvestre “Bebot” Bello III disclosed this in an interview with the media after the ceremonial […]
Scammers offer fake entry permits via social media-BI
DAVAO CITY — Scammer s are now using social media platforms to offer fake entry permits, this was uncovered by the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Given this, the BI cautions the public against scammers offering fake entry permits to foreigners on Facebook. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said that the alert followed after they received a […]
South Korean wanted for voice phishing falls
DAVAO CITY –— The Bureau of Immigration has arrested a South Korean wanted for voice phishing falls on Wednesday, September 2, 2021. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the Korean as Park Voram, 39, who is reportedly a member of a large-scale voice phishing organization who deceived thousands of victims by pretending to be a loan […]
Dunay korapsyon sa COA-Duterte
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW —Giakusahan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang Commission on Audit (COA) og bribery ug pagpameke og public documents. Giluatan sa Pangulo ang alegasyon human gi-kuwestyun ang padayon nga imbestigasyon sa Senado sa 2020 audit report sa COA sa Department of Health. “Why don’t you (COA) publish criminal cases filed against the auditing office […]
DILG: PH committed to complete six smart city projects in Cebu, Manila, Davao
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine government has expressed its commitment to finish its six smart city projects during the 4th ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) Annual Meeting held virtually on Monday, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) who headed the Philippine delegation. DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Marlo L. Iringan, […]
Pacquiao mopasaka og kaso batok ni Quiboloy kay naghimo-himo kuno og storya
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO— Mopasaka og kaso si Senador Manny Pacquiao batok ni Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, ang miangkon nga tinudlo nga anak sa Ginoo, kay naghimo-himo kuno kini og mga istorya batok kaniya. “Itong si Quiboloy, gumagawa ng issue na hindi po niya alam. Dapat hindi siya makikialam sa gobyerno. Mag-focus na lang po siya doon […]
PH labor condition starts to improve-DOLE
DAVAO CITY — If the labor department statement is to be considered, the labor condition of the country starts to improve, but still, hundreds are going home in the provinces after losing their jobs in the cities due to massive closure triggered by the pandemic. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said the country’s Philippines’ unemployment and […]
PH travel ban on India, 9 other states extended until Sept. 5
MANILA – The Philippines has extended anew the travel ban from India and nine other countries until Sept. 5 to prevent and slow down the spread of Covid-19, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after health authorities recorded 22,366 fresh cases of Covid-19, the country’s highest-ever tally in the pandemic, on […]
Rice farmers to DA : stop importing rice during harvest season
DAVAO CITY — North Cotabato rice farmers want the government to stop importing rice during the harvest season, making the later as their own competitor. Ramon Macaraeg, a rice farmer and certified seed producer in an interview with Newsline said, farmers are always at the mercy of rice dealers “The government imports rice just in […]
PH implements One Health Pass on Sept. 1
DAVAO CITY –— The Bureau of Quarantine starts to implement the One Health Pass for travelers and returning overseas Filipinos on Wednesday September 1, 2021. Director Roberto Salvador Jr. of the BOQ on Monday said, the One Health Pass will ensure the smooth processing of documents among travelers and those returning home as it is […]