DAVAO CITY — Some 200 permanent housing units will be constructed in the next 450 days in Barangay Malimono in Marawi City for the internally displaced residents from the Most Affected Area during the 2017 Marawi siege. The the groundbreaking ceremony was held on January 14. Bangsamoro Region Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim moved for the construction of the project and … [Read more...] about 200 permanent shelters for IDPS of Marawi City
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Marcos Jr. declares Feb. 9 as special non-working day for Chinese New Year
DAVAO CITY --- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared Feb. 9 a special non-working day in the country, in observance of Chinese New Year. In signing Proclamation 453 on January 18, Marcos declared a nationwide holiday to allow Filipinos to celebrate Chinese New Year and enjoy a longer weekend. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional … [Read more...] about Marcos Jr. declares Feb. 9 as special non-working day for Chinese New Year
BARMM gears up for inclusive elections with release of BEC Handbook
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
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
