MANILA — Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi on Saturday said access to the Mt. Apo geothermal power plant has been restored after the road leading to the complex was blocked by fallen rocks and debris due to quakes that struck parts of Mindanao the past days. “Access to the site has been restored and […]
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Gasa ni Angel Locsin kalipay sa mga biktima sa linog
LUNGSOD SA MAKILALA— BIsan pa man sa kapait sa ilang kahimtang sa evacuation center, nakasinati ug kalipay ang mga biktima sa linog sa dihang ilang nakita ang aktres nga si Angel Locsin sa ilang nataran ug nanghatag og gasa. Sa Facebook post ni Flora Mae Montes Basiliote, makita ang dili masukod nga kalipay sa dagway […]
Newsline shares with NoCot quake victims
MAKILALA, North Cotabato — The digital news website Newsline.ph shared relief goods and other stuff to the earthquake victims here. Makilala Vice Mayor Ryan Tabanay said, his town accounts to 20,000 evacuees and still counting as of presstime. The Newsline.ph distributed “Trapal, medicines, sacks of rice, ready to eat food packs and relief goods in […]
Duterte leaves for Thailand
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte left on Friday night for the Kingdom of Thailand, to attend the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. Duterte left Davao City at 6:14 p.m. and he arrived in Bangkok at about 11:25, Friday night. In a statement, the Palace said the President would join other leaders […]
Digos City bans overnight vigil in cemeteries
DIGOS CITY – Mayor Josef Cagas on Friday ordered law enforcement units within his area of responsibility to impose curfew hour to those who are visiting their loved ones during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Cagas said due to the danger posed by the series of strong earthquakes that struck the […]
Mayor Duterte extends aid in quake-affected NoCot towns
M’LANG, North Cotabato – Riding on a big bike, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Friday visited quake-affected areas in North Cotabato, extended aid, and vowed to send more. Mayor Duterte, more known as “Inday Sara,” received updates from local government executives and met with displaced families. She spoke with M’lang Mayor Russel Abonado and Vice Mayor […]
Conjoined twins born in Maguindanao
COTABATO CITY — Health officials in Maguindanao have referred the case of the recent birth of conjoined twins to modern hospitals in Davao City and Manila. As twin quakes also occurred in Mindanao this week, Dr. Elizabeth Samama, Maguindanao health chief, confirmed Friday the birth via a cesarean section of conjoined twins, the first-ever of such […]
Katawhan angay daw magpasalamat kay “Gi-STOP” ni Quiboloy ang linog
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW —Daghan na naglagot ug uban nasuko, samtang ang pipila nagtuo nga gamhanan si Pastor Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, tungod kay matud niya iyang napahunong ang 5.6 magnutide nga linog niadtong Mierkules sa buntag. Apan, unom (6) ka oras human mimandu si Quiboloy, usa na usab ka 6.5 magnitude nga linog nabati didto sa […]
Another 5.5 earthquake hit Southern Mindanao
DAVAO CITY — A powerful magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit Southern Mindanao at 10:33 a.m November 1. According to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology bulletin, the earthquake’s epicenter is at 334 kilometers was located 2.73N, 126.82E – 334 km S 26° E of Sarangani (Davao Occidental) Phivolcs, made it clear, there is no tsunami warning.
Changing the guards
Again, the Philippine National Police under the stewardship of PNP OIC Chief Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa is put to test as he came into the picture at the heels of ‘Ninja Cops’ controversy which allegedly involved top officials of the organization. The image of the organization is again murky as one official points against the other, […]
Parents told: Avoid processed food, instant noodles
HEALTH experts recently asked parents to avoid feeding their young children with instant noodles and processed foods. “In complementary feeding, this is when a child starts feeding at six months old, don’t give a child food with artificial coloring and flavors. If you think these harm you as an adult, more likely these are going […]
The Banana road rift
Here’s what happened before and after the road issue problem was resolved in Davao del Norte.
Overloading
DAVAO CITY — Drivers of overloaded vehicles may have to pay a fine of P2,000 to P3,000 pesos and face suspension of certificate of public convenience. On Sept. 18, 2019, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) central office issued a directive to its regional directors to strictly implement the prohibition on the operation of motor vehicles […]