COTABATO CITY—The Bangsamoro Government and Commission on Election (COMELEC) are taking a decisive step in fostering inclusive elections, following the launch of the comprehensive Bangsamoro Electoral Code (BEC) Handbook by the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) on Jan. 18, in this city. The BEC handbook has been produced to serve as a guide and reference to equip … [Read more...] about BARMM gears up for inclusive elections with release of BEC Handbook
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Oversupply of onion prompts DA to temporarily suspend importation
DAVAO CITY --- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. has ordered the temporary suspension on the importation of onion due to oversupply brought about by the late arrival of the order they made last December 2023. The suspension will last until May but might be extended to July if the domestic harvest remains sufficient to meet the demand. Laurel on … [Read more...] about Oversupply of onion prompts DA to temporarily suspend importation
Pseudo soldiers with unlicensed firearms arrested at TF-Davao Checkpoint
DAVAO CITY --- Clad in military uniform onboard a pick up truck, two individuals posed as members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) entered the city through the Task Force Davao Lacson Checkpoint in Calinan District but turned out civilians carrying unlicensed firearms. The incident happened at around 5:40 in the afternoon of January 11, 2024, but the … [Read more...] about Pseudo soldiers with unlicensed firearms arrested at TF-Davao Checkpoint
Bangsamoro stakeholders to enhance halal industry for local consumers for the next 5 years
DAVAO CITY—In an effort to enhance the Halal industry for the next five years in the Bangsamoro Region, stakeholders together with representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held a four-day workshop for the development of the Bangsamoro Halal Industry Plan 2024-2029. The event was spearheaded by the Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT) in … [Read more...] about Bangsamoro stakeholders to enhance halal industry for local consumers for the next 5 years
Free bus ride for stranded Davao City commuters
DAVAO CITY --- The local government of Davao on Thursday night deployed four (4) buses for the passengers who are stranded due flooding in various parts of the city. In an interview with Newsline, Harvey James Lanticse, information officer of the City of Davao, explained that Mayor Sebastian Duterte requested bus companies to provide free rides so that distraught … [Read more...] about Free bus ride for stranded Davao City commuters