MANILA – With criminals taking advantage of balikbayan (repatriate) boxes sent by Filipino workers abroad, the amount of dried marijuana or kush seized by the government authorities has reached over PHP470 million in the last three weeks. The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP) said the marijuana kush hidden in balikbayan boxes in […]
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Tips to boost blog visibility in a hyper competitive space like travel
The visibility of your blog can significantly impact your website’s online presence and brand building efforts. An easily searchable and well-maintained blog serves as a powerful tool for attracting organic traffic, establishing authority in your niche, and fostering meaningful connections with your audience. In hypercompetitive spaces like travel, though, improving blog visibility can prove to […]
World Water Day: Bringing safe drinking water closer to conflict-affected families in Misamis Oriental
For years, the people of Barangay Alagatan in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, have had a difficult time getting clean drinking water. Their situation worsened in 2022, when an armed conflict prevented them from going to the nearest spring, their only source of safe water. However, a newly completed water supply system, one that the residents […]
NBI rescues 7 human trafficking victims
DAVAO CITY — The National Bureau of Investigation-International Airport Investigation Division (NBI-IAID) rescued seven human trafficking victims two weeks ago at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. In a press statement, the NBI revealed they also arrested one of the three suspects at the airport. On March 1, eight passengers bound for Bangkok, Thailand via Philippine […]
Vape sa mga eskuelahan hugtanong ipahunong sa DepEd
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO –— Pakusgan pa sa Department of Education (DepEd) ang kampayan niini batok sa paggamit sa mga estudyante og “vape” kon e-cigarette sa sulod sa mga eskuelahan apil ang pagpamaligya niini 100-ka metros gikan sa mga tulunghaan. Sa usa ka telebisyon interbyu pinaagi sa People’s Television Network, gisaysay ni Education Assistant Secretary Dexter […]
Grupo sa mga abogado nagpetisyon sa Korte Supreme batok sa political dynasty
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO — Usa ka grupo sa mga abogado ang misang-at og petisyon og mandamus atubangan sa Korte Suprema aron pugson ang Kongreso sa paghimo og balaod nga nagdili sa political dynasties sa pagpili og mga opisyal sa gobyerno. Ang grupo gipangunahan ni kanhi Philippine Bar Association president Rico Domingo,ug naglakip usab sa mga […]
PBBM says 8% economic growth target within his term ‘doable’
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed confidence that attaining the economic growth target of 8 percent during his term is within his administration’s reach. “Sure. Why not? You know, we plan. We always plan for the ideal. We don’t plan for a mediocre result. We plan for a very good result,” Marcos said […]
Mount Apo closed for 10 days due to El Niño-DENR
DAVAO CITY — Starting on Wednesday, March 20, Mount Apo will be closed. This was the announcement of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)> In an advisory, the DENR stated that the ongoing El Niño prompted the agency to “Temporary suspension of all trekking activities” from March 20 to March 30, 2024, pursuant […]
Quiboloy counsel welcomes raps; mum on pastor’s surrender
MANILA – Lawyers representing embattled Apollo Quiboloy on Wednesday expressed confidence in judicial proceedings initiated against their client before the courts, where prosecutors have charged the influential Mindanao-based pastor with human trafficking and exploitation of minors. “We now place full reliance on the Judiciary as the final nation of the people’s rights, confident that the rights […]
Power interruptions in southern part of Davao
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct a series of power interruptions on March 22, 2024, Friday, affecting customers in the southern part of Davao City particularly in Brgy. Tagakpan, Sirib, and Subasta. These are necessary to facilitate line upgrading works in the area. The switching power interruption will be for 30 minutes anytime […]
Father hacks fave son, kills self
DAVAO CITY — A jealous father hacked his favorite son to death and then killed himself by hanging on the their village gymnasium Monday night in Marilog district this city. Marilog Police Precinct Major Nelson Violan told Newsline “Marital problem and jealousy are among the reasons we suspect which prompted him to do the crime.” […]
Presyo sa isda motaas samtang nagsingabot ang Semana Santa
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO — Lauman sa mga mamalitay og isda sa mga palengke nga motaas ang presyo niini samtang nagsingabot ang Semana Santa, kini ang pahayag sa Department of Agriculture (DA) niadtong Martes. Sa usa ka interbyu, misaysay si Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa nga ang pagsaka sa presyo mahimong mabati sa mga merkado, […]
Bangsamoro Government condemns ambush of 4 soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur
DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro Government strongly condemns the recent ambush perpetrated against four members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Datu Hofer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on March 17, 2024,. Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim in a statement released on Tuesday said, “These cowardly acts of violence not only threaten our […]