DAVAO CITY — Without saying a word, President Rodrigo Duterte kissed the soil where soldiers were killed in a blast in Patikul, Jolo, Sulu on Sunday. Duterte who is known for his heart for law enforcers who stand with the government fight against terrorism and criminalities was noticeably walking with a heavy heart to the […]
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Duterte honors soldiers killed in Jolo bombings
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday honoured the heroism of the fallen soldiers who died in the August 24 bombings in Patikul, Patikul, Jolo, Sulu, as he ordered the soldiers to crush Islamist militants operating in the volatile region. “To our troops, I stand in solidarity with you as we honor the memory […]
8 patay sa pagpamusil sa Kabacan North Cotabato
LUNGSOD SA KIDAPAWAN — Wala ka tawo ang namatay sa nahitabong pagpamusil niadtong Biernes alas 12:20 sa udto didto sa Kabacan, North Cotabato. Gillila ni Police Lt. Ernie John Saratao, deputy police chief for operations sa Kabacan , ang mga namatay nga sila si Kors Salilangan taga Brgy Aringay; Sandigan Zailon taga Brgy Osias, Kabacan; […]
Coronavirus-19 Pandemic:The cost of living vs. dying
With coronavirus disease cases increasing and no vaccine in sight, everyone’s life is threatened. For one who does not bother, costly death awaits but for those who care enough, surviving the pandemic costs a lot. Daily data collected by the World Health Organization (WHO() showed an increasing trend, and Philippines or Mindanao is not exempted. One has to choose […]
Duterte plans to visit families of Jolo blast victims- Go
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte is planning to visit the families of the victims of the gruesome August 24 bombings in Jolo, Sulu before going back to Manila. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go in an interview Friday said the President wants to personally express his condolences to the bereaved families and visit the soldiers. […]
437 local execs and conspirators face charges over SAP 1 anomaly
DAVAO CITY –— The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said 437 local elected and appointed public officials and their civilian co-conspirators are now facing criminal charges, while 626 more are under probe by the PNP-CIDG for alleged anomalies in the pay-outs of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP). “Habang patuloy ang pangalawang yugto […]
Pabalay alang sa informal settlers sa Ozamiz gisugdan na
DAKBAYAN SA OZAMIZ —— Gisugdan na ang multi-million nga urban housing alang sa mga informal settlers ning dakbayan ginamitan sa pondo gikan sa buhatan ni Second District Congressman Henry S. Oaminal. Si Oaminal nga usa sa mga Deputy Speakers sa 18th Congress, nagbutyag nga nasugdan na ang proyekto ug nakasabot na usab ang ubang mga […]
Sulu town stakeholders sign peace pact declaring ASG bandits persona non grata
DAVAO CITY — For the first time ever, the political and civic leaders together with the residents of Patikul town in Sulu signed a peace covenant with the government and military authorities declaring the terrorist bandits Abu Sayyaf in their town persona non grata. The military’s Western Command chief Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan said the […]
SoCot ‘local terror group’ eyed as Kapa founder’s arms supplier
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Police are eyeing an Islamic State-inspired local terrorist group operating in South Cotabato province as among the possible sources of the high-powered firearms that were seized last month from Kapa Community Ministry International founder Pastor Joel Apolinario. Col. Jemuel Siason, South Cotabato police director, said Friday a deeper investigation is ongoing regarding […]
Duterte to name next PhilHealth chief on Monday-Go
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte will most likely announce the next Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth ) president and chief executive officer on Monday August 31, this was revealed by Senator Christopher Lawrence Go said Friday. Go said President is considering “the best person” to replace the controversial PhilHealth president and chief executive officer […]
Overseas Filipino Covid cases count up by 21; total at 10,062
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday reported 21 more coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases among Filipinos abroad, raising the total to 10,062. It also recorded 15 new recoveries and 13 new fatalities, jacking up the number to 6,095 and 755, respectively. There are 3,212 active cases among Filipino nationals overseas, at least […]
Davao IPs get P3.8-M abaca farm machinery
DAVAO CITY –— Abaca farmers cooperative received some P3.8 million worth of farm machinery from the Davao City government, the World Bank, and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to boost their production. The World Bank, DA, and Davao City government share funding for the Abaca Processing and Marketing Enterprise at 60:20:20 respectively. The funds spent […]
US donates hygiene kits to Davao City
DAVAO CITY — The city government of Davao through Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio yesterday received hygiene kits from U.S. Ambassador Sung Kim as donated by the USAID. The virtual ceremony handed over hygiene kits donated by the USAID as well as personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency to Davao City […]