EDMONTON, Canada – For quite a good number of years, Filipinos in Western Canada have to fly to Vancouver to have their passports renewed. That would mean air fare, hotel and food expense and everybody knows that if you’ll be in Vancouver, it won’t be cheap. Three years ago, Migrante Alberta, Alpha Phi Omega Alumni …
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Youth advocate, journalist, and erstwhile executive director of the ARMM Bureau of Public Information, Amir Mawallil is the new head of the Office of Bangsamoro Youth Affairs. Mawallil steps into the shoes of Salic Sharief, Jr. after the former’s appointment was signed by Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman on January 12, 2016. Hataman based his choice …
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Peace adviser Jesus Dureza says his Holiness Pope Francis will bless President Rodrigo Duterte. Dureza, Dutuerte’s chief peace adviser is among the members of the peace panel who went to Rome, Italy for the third round of the peace talks with the Communist party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front (CPP-NDF) met …
MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) starting next month will pilot a project that will provide dietary supplements to the poorest pregnant women in two selected areas in the country, as part of its “First 1,000 Days” advocacy. The department, in partnership with Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now), will …
MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) — While some Miss Universe are enjoying the cool breeze and warmth of Cordillerans in Baguio City Wednesday, others are in Manila to support a non-government organization to help deliver around 3,600 meals to women in need. At least 56 candidates gathered at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City to help …
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DAVAO CITY–The French government sees the potential of Davao in various field of business and cultural development, says French Embassy Deputy Head Laurent Le Godec. Le Godec who was interviewed by Newsline.ph Sunday, January 15 said Davao plays an important role in Mindanao “The President is spreading development in the country and Mindanao is on …
MANILA, Philippine – Pensioners are happy with the P1,000 hike in their monthly pension. Julio Villarias, a pensioner who has been receiving P3,000 as monthly pensions after his retirement as caretaker of a coconut farm in 2004 described the additional pension as a big leap to his family. “I can now buy my medicines as …
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DAVAO CITY — Visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe named and adopted the rescued Philippine Eagle “Sakura” (cherry blossoms) today, January 13, 2017. “Sakura”, estimated to be around two years old, according to Philippine Eagle Foundation Executive Director Dennis Salvador was rescued from Talaingod in Davao del Norte last December, 2016. To symbolize the adoption, …
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines– No “selfies” as “Security is a priority” says Police XI regional director Manuel Gaerlan as he prohibits Police officers detailed to the Miss Universe Pageant contestants. Gaerlan instructed his personnel to ensure the safety and protection of the contestants as around 4,000 police personnel will be deployed in Davao City to provide …
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The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal from the service of nine executives from the National Council for Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and a Chief for Political Affairs for their involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) and Malampaya scams. Found guilty of Grave Misconduct and Conduct Prejudicial …
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