COTABATO CITY — A banana firm on Tuesday donated 200 garbage bins to the provincial government of North Cotabato. Luis Felipe Sancho, director of the Delinanas Development Corporation (DDC), a subsidiary of Del Monte Incorporated of Tacurong City, turned over their donation to Governor Nancy Catamco. Sancho said the donation is their way to help preserve […]
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2-month voter registration period starts today August 1
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday reminded those interested to become registered voters that the two-month voter registration period, in connection with the 2020 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), will start on Thursday. “Thirty days has September, April, June, and November, all the rest have 31 — including July, so remember, tomorrow […]
Mosques, brgy hall used as evac centers
ILIGAN CITY –More than a hundred households in hinterland barangays of Iligan are still staying in three evacuation centers after an encounter on Thursday, July 25, in Sitio Duwa-duwa with the troops of the Army’s 51st Infantry Battalion and members of the New People’s Army (NPA). Kalilangan Barangay Chairman Alimoding Mansumayan on Tuesday (July 30) […]
Paghatag sa Pantawid Pasada cards hangtud karong adlawa na lang Hulyo 31
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Hulyo 31) —Nagpahinumdum ang Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) sa tanang drayber ug tag-iya ug mga jeep depasahero nga hangtud karong adlawan na lang ang pagpanghatag sa Pantawid Pasada Program (PPP) fuel cards. Sa ilang Facebook account, gibutyag sa LTFRB nga ang mga operator o drayber nga dunay PPP Fuel […]
BREAKING: Duterte lifts suspension on Lotto operations
DAVAO CITY (July 30) — “Effective Immediately” President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday night ordered the lifting of the suspension of lotto operations. “The suspension on the lotto operations is lifted” says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo few minutes ago. “As per the advice of Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, the suspension of Lotto operations has been […]
2 soldiers hurt in Lanao Sur clash with NPA
BUTIG, Lanao del Sur — Two soldiers belonging to the Army’s 49th Infantry Battalion were wounded in an encounter on Sunday morning (July 28) with a group of armed men believed to be members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) in the Lanao del Sur town of Lumba Bayabao. Lt. Colonel Edgar Allan Villanueva, 49IB […]
Davao’s LGBTQ groups call for equality, legal rights
DAVAO CITY–This city’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and transgender (LGBTQ) community gathered on Sunday afternoon for a pride walk as they push for equality, community acceptance, and legal rights. Despite the heavy downpour, more than 3,000 members of various LGBTQ groups gathered at People’s Park here, part of a smaller gathering for a […]
22K lotto, STL stations closed nationwide
DAVAO CITY (July 29) — Over twenty two thousand lotto and Small-Town Lottery (STL) outlets and other betting areas with license from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) were closed as of this morning. The Philippine National Police implemented the closure in compliance with the order of President Rodrigo Duterte following reports of massive corruption […]
Duterte visits quake survivors in Batanes, wants agencies to make sure no one gets hungry
DAVAO CITY (JULY 29) —- President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday visited Batanes earthquake survivors as he personally assessed the damage brought about by the 5.4 magnitude earthquake that hit the island province. During the briefing with government agencies and the local government executives, Duterte instructed them to ensure continuous supply of basic necessities to affected […]
Four Filipino pilgrims died during Hajj, buried in Meccah
ILIGAN CITY (July 29) —– The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) has recorded four Filipino pilgrim who passed away while attending this year’s Hajj in Meccah, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Dimapuno Alonto Datu-Ramos, Jr., public relations and information head of the NCMF, identified the fourth pilgrim who passed away while performing Hajj as Abdulnasser Hosain […]
Sara cries foul on unauthorized use of photo
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Inday Sara Duterte vehemently denied involvement on any online lending business. This after photo of the mayor was all over social media endorsing an online lending company. In a statement the mayor said she is not associated with PesosPh or other online lending companies that offer fast cash loans with exorbitant fees and interest. […]
Palace to provide aid amid shutdown of PCSO games
MANILA – The Office of the President (OP) will provide the public with financial assistance following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to close down all gaming operations under the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) due to alleged corruption, Malacañang said Sunday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the public can simply write to either the OP or Philippine […]
8 dead, 60 hurt in Batanes quake; Duterte orders aid to quake victims
MANILA — Eight people have been confirmed dead while 60 others were injured from the magnitudes 5.4 and 5.9 earthquakes that jolted Batanes Saturday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to warn residents against aftershocks. “The casualties are all from Itbayat due to the 4:16 a.m. magnitude 5.4 earthquake, and the […]