DAVAO CITY —Aside from damaged buildings, houses and still undetermined number of casualties, Padada town in Davao del Sur lost its marker-an old water tank they call a tower. A worker who was among those who work for the rehabilitation of the damaged tank was reportedly killed when the tank collapsed last Sunday, December 15, […]
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DavOr Infra augmentation gears up with new fleet of heavy equipments
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Putting premium on building the necessary public infrastructure and ensuring to enhance accessibility through the creation of roads especially in far-flung barangays, Governor Nelson Dayanghirang recently led the blessing of the province’s newly acquired fleet of heavy equipment. The twenty units of brand-new heavy equipment blessed on Thursday, December 12 at the Provincial […]
Back to the basics with Lokal Serbisyo Caravan
KIDAPAWAN, North Cotabato —-To attain inclusive and sustainable peace, another Lokal Serbisyo Caravan was successfully conducted today at Barangay Don Panaca, Magpet, Cotabato. Different government agencies (national, regional, PLGU and MLGU) were convened to cater the basic social needs of the villagers. A total of 62 individuals received checks from STEP program of the Provincial […]
PH’s record 149 golds lift ‘spirit of the nation’: PSC chief
MANILA – As the 2019 Southeast Asian Games finally came to a close on Wednesday, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William Ramirez lauded the Filipino athletes for their hard work and determination to regain the Games supremacy. Ramirez made the remark after the Philippines pulled out its best performance in the 30th SEA Games, garnering a […]
Toymaker produces Duterte dolls
Toymaker produces Duterte dollsIf one wants a souvenir of President Rodrigo Duterte, then a doll must be the answer. This, after toymaker Dennis Mendoza presented to Duterte his creation which fascinates the President. In his creation, Mendiola depicted Duterte dolls showing Duterte riding a motorbike, Duterte with his Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go among others.
Pope Francis to lead the historic Filipino Aguinaldo Mass in Rome
DAVAO CITY — The Filipino community in Rome will celebrate the Aguinaldo Mass or Simbang Gabi with an unusual celebrant– Pope Francis. The FIipino Community eagerly awaits the start of the nine-day dawn mass or Simbang Gabi, as no less than the Pope will lead the celebration in the Vatican City – a first in […]
Powerful quake in Davao del Sur damaged buildings, hundreds flee for safety
DAVAO CITY — The powerful earthquake which jolted Southern Mindanao Sunday afternoon has caused the collapsed of several buildings and houses in Davao del Sur. The 6.9 magnitude earthquake which took place at around 2:11 in the afternoon, December 15, Phivolcs located the epicenter at a coastal community of Padada, Davao del S Residents of the […]
6.9M earthquake hits Southern Mindanao
DAVAO CITY — A 6.9 earthquake of tectonic origin hit various areas of Mindanao at around 2:11 in the afternoon, December 15. The Phivolcs said the epicenterwas located at 06.64°N, 125.30°E – 006 km N 86° W of Padada (Davao Del Sur) According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) the Magnitude 6.9 earthquake affected countries: Indonesia, […]
PCSO shares with the kids
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office showed its soft spot as they shared blessings to the street kids in different parts of the country. Royina M. Garma, the PCSO General Manager said, “Gift-giving to the street kids and the segments of our society who need to feel the spirit of Christ is one of our activities […]
Kapitan nga aktibo sa kampanya batok NPA gipatay
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW — Usa ka barangay nga aktibo sa kampanya batok sa mga komunistang New Peoples Army (NPA) gipusil patay kagahapon sa buntag Disyembre 14, 2019. Patay ng miabot sa Robillo Hospital sa Calinan District si Kapitan Fernando Banayao, sa barangay Gumitan, Marilog District. Samtang ang iyang live-in partner nga si Genevive Valenzuela, nga […]
6 dead, 7 hurt in Tacurong road crash
TACURONG CITY – Four children and two others died in a freak predawn road accident here Friday. Rodrigo Jamorabon, city disaster action officer, said a black Mitsubishi Montero, a black Toyota Hi-lux pick-up, two passenger tricycles, and a motorbike figured in the road crash. Six bodies were found strewn the national highway near Land Bank of […]
Germany to hire 30K foreign medical workers: DOLE
MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Germany is looking to employ some 30,000 hospital workers, including nurses in 2020. “They need 30,000 nurses, hospital workers, medical workers. That’s a big number,” Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III in an interview Wednesday. He, however, clarified that the 30,000 job offers are not solely for […]
Town treasurer, husband hurt in Maguindanao ambush
COTABATO CITY — A municipal treasurer and her husband were injured following an ambush by armed men along a section of the highway in Guindulungan town, Maguindanao, on Wednesday. Maj. Zul Kunakon, Guindulungan police chief, identified the victims as Roshel T. Kuit, acting municipal treasurer of Ampatuan, Maguindanao, and her husband, Jeric B. Kuit, a former […]