DAVAO CITY--- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Davao Oriental Governor Nino Sotero Uy as the Chairperson of the Regional Development Council XI, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). The President signed Uy's appointment on December 15, 2023 but the document was released only on January 3, 2024. Given his appointment, Uy will work hand in hand with … [Read more...] about Marcos Jr. Appoints Governor Uy as RDC XI Chair
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Davao Coast guard cleanse oil spill off city waters
DAVAO CITY- Personnel from Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao quickly responded to an oil spill incident in one of the city's port on January 2. Personnel from said agency immediately contained the sludge, which was a mixture of oil wastage mostly from diesel and bunker oil, and started cleaning up around 8 p.m. which lasted past 11 p.m. of Tuesday. In a press … [Read more...] about Davao Coast guard cleanse oil spill off city waters
3 died, 21 hospitalized in Maguindanao Sur diarrhea outbreak
DAVAO CITY --- Three persons died while 21 others rushed to the hospital as diarrhea outbreak hit the village of Sindulan, Barangay Tama R. talayan on Maguindanao del Sur early this week. Dr. Mohammas Ariff Baguindali, chief of Maguindanao Integrated Provincial Health revealed they recorded the first death on December 21, 2023, involving a 14-yerar-old child but the cause … [Read more...] about 3 died, 21 hospitalized in Maguindanao Sur diarrhea outbreak
Man beheads gandma over garbage argument
DAVAO CITY -- A 66-year-old grandmother was beheaded by her neighbor over garbage argument in Purok 1 Brgy Canayugan, Bayugan City, on Tuesday at around 11:00 in the morning, January 2. Police report showed that the victim, identified as Rosalina Abing Asilo, married and a store owner had a heated altercation with the suspect identified as Mario Fortun. The suspect … [Read more...] about Man beheads gandma over garbage argument
Pagadian bishop dies after heart bypass
DAVAO CITY - Bishop Ronald Lunas of Pagadian died on Tuesday at a hospital here while he was recovering following a heart bypass operation last week. Doctors at the hospital declared the passing of the 57-year-old bishop at 8:28 a.m inside the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). His death was confirmed by Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles in a message to the secretariat of the … [Read more...] about Pagadian bishop dies after heart bypass
