DAVAO CITY — The Philippines leads among asian continues to top the medal count at the end of Day 2 in the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games As of December 2, Philippines which is also serving as host country amassed 39 golds and 75 medals overall. The record-breaking performance surpassed the 2017 SEA Games […]
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IPs in Malungon elated with Tribal Hall pushed by Rep. Pacquiao
MALUNGON, SARANGANI – Thousands of Indigenous People here, majority came from the tribe of B’laan and Tagakaulo were elated on proposed creation of a Kasfala Hall pushed by Sarangani Congressman Ruel D. Pacquiao as he announced it during the culmination of the week-long 12th Slang Festival in the town last week. Pacquiao said that the Kafala Hall will be used as […]
Duterte vows scrutiny of SEA Games hosting
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assured the public of a thorough investigation on the recent woes surrounding the country’s hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. In an interview with the media Thursday, the President said he may have to form a task force composed of retired Commission on Audit (COA) auditors, […]
NBI probes new investment scam in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has launched a probe into another investment scam that reportedly has been in operation the past months in this city and neighboring areas. Jeffrey Mosqueda, Special Investigator III of the NBI-Sarangani District Office (Sardo), on Monday said they are gathering evidence against the alleged founders […]
2 ka pulis sa Saranggani posibleng mapalagpot kay nagpositibo sa drug test
DAKBAYAN SA GENERAL SANTOS — DUHA ka pulis nga sakop sa Rehiyon 12 (Soccsksargen) ang posibleng mapalagpot sa ilang trabaho human kini nagpositibo sa gihimong drug test. Sumala ni Lt. Col. Lino Capellan, public information officer sa Police Regional Office (PRO-12), nagdesisyon dayon ang organisasyon nga tanggalon sila sa ilang puesto human nagpositibo ang duha sa […]
Davao Oriental Hailed as the Region’s Most Outstanding Province in Anti-Drugs Campaign
DAVAO ORIENTAL— For its active and notable campaign against illegal drugs, particularly the establishment of the Balay Silangan for drug reformists, the Province of Davao Oriental has recently been hailed as the only province in Davao Region to be awarded as Outstanding Provincial Local Government Unit in the anti-illegal drugs campaign. The Philippine Drug Enforcement […]
100K residents evacuated in Albay due to ‘Tisoy’
LEGAZPI CITY — Disaster authorities have started to evacuate over 100,000 persons living in lahar-prone areas across the province on Sunday in anticipation of heavy rains spawned by Typhoon Tisoy, which is expected to hit the Bicol Region on Monday, the Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) said. At the PDRRMC meeting, Albay […]
Duterte warns all-female UN peacekeepers on risk of overseas deployment
DAVAO CITY—President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday warned the eight female members of the military, who are candidates for the United Nations peacekeeping missions overseas to be extra careful as the risk of being peacekeepers is real. The UN peacekeepers had a meet-and-greet with the President on Friday at the Palace. The members of the military […]
Talaingod through the years
Collaboration with government agencies. Libayao is grateful that the National Housing Authority granted the town some P80-million for the establishment of three IP Village namely: Balai Lupowanan in Sitio Nasilaban (P20-Million); Balai Ugpaan in Sitio Gatong (P20-Million) — all in Barangay Palma and Balai Pig Inim in Sitio Misolong, Barangay Sto. Niño, while another P20-million was allotted for an […]
The transformation of Talaingod
Talaingod? Asa na? Kadtong Bukid nga daghan og rebelde . . . (Talaingod? where is that? It is the mountain full for rebels) — was how people from the lowland described it. But for the Ata-Mabobo residents of Talaingod, it is paradise. ”To visit the heaven of the indigenous peoples of Ata-Manobo tribe in Talaingod, Davao del Norte, one has to endure […]
Chinese firm eyes USD1-B investment for Davao durian
DAVAO CITY — A Chinese company is eyeing to invest a total of USD1 billion for the export of durian, particularly the Montong variety, to the People’s Republic of China, an official said Thursday. The investment will cover assistance to durian farmers to maintain the sustainability of the supply of the Montong variety, said April Marie […]
Bishop offers prayers for Pinoy athletes in 30th SEA Games
MANILA — A Catholic prelate on Friday said he will pray for all Filipino athletes who will participate in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which the country is hosting for the fourth time. At the same time, Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo urged all Filipinos to support the Philippine delegation to the biennial regional sports […]
7 Reds, supporters yield during Bukidnon medical mission
IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon — Seven New People’s Army (NPA) regulars surrendered to government authorities during a medical and social service outreach in Dumalaguing village of this town on Thursday, the military said. During the outreach, known in the indigenous language as “Magbuliga Kuy,” 68 sympathizers of the communist rebel movement in the village also withdrew their support […]