ILIGAN CITY (November 29) —- Two traders here perpetually lost their license to sell rice, after the National Food Authority (NFA) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) found them hoarding rice in their warehouses last October while supply was meager. The inspection was done last October 9, but the decision was released Tuesday, November […]
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Duterte inaugurates P8.9-B new Bohol-Panglao International Airport
Panglao, Bohol — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led the inauguration of the P8.9-billion Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) here on Tuesday, November 27. The state of the art airport sits in a 220-hectare property in Panglao Island, which is 10 times bigger than Tagbilaran Airport’s 22-hectare land area. The vast space can accommodate two million passengers […]
Two school buildings to rise in Marawi
MARAWI CITY -– Two school buildings for Mapandi Elementary School will soon rise in Barangay Gadongan as the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and Coca Cola Foundation Philippines held its groundbreaking on Nov. 26. PBSP Executive Director Reynaldo Laguda said the PHP3.5 million-worth project, sponsored by Coca Cola Foundation in partnership with the Marawi […]
Dureza resigns, takes full responsibility for corruption allegations at OPPAP
DAVAO CITY (November 28) — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza on Tuesday voluntarily resigned from his post following allegations of corruption against two officials from his office. In his resignation letter addressed to President Rodrigo Duterte, Dureza said he is glad “but with some amount of sadness” about the President’s decision to […]
P12-B bulk project to address Davao’s future water requirements
DAVAO CITY – The Aboitiz group is optimistic that the PHP12-billion Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP) will not only address the current water supply needs but also the future requirements for the growing population of this city. “We have witnessed Davao City’s transformation and we know how important water is to sustain the […]
Advocates warns on danger of online exposure on children
MANILA (November 27)– “Gadgets cannot replace the relationship between parents and children. Personal interaction is still the most important facet of parenting, ” Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) Executive Director Mary Mitzi Cajayon-Uy emphasized. Cajayon-Uy said that while social media provides connection and knowledge, it also has negative effects. “Parents must ensure that […]
ROTC revival gains support from Rep. Ruffy Biazon
DAVAO CITY (November 27)- Congress representative Ruffy Biazon, senior vice chair of the house national defense committee said that mandatory military training among students will “inculcate patriotism, service and discipline among the youth. In a statement, Biazon said he joins President Duterte in his move to revive the ROTC. As early as July 2016, Biazon […]
SCot Guv Fuentes orders total trike ban on national highways
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (November 27) — The provincial government here has issued an prohibiting the operations of pedicab and tricycles on national highways. Yesterday, Fuentes said she issued an order on November 22, to the 11 city and municipal mayors of her province based on the DILG pronouncement, banning tricycles to ply along national highways. […]
NPA leader, companions escape in Davao raid
DAVAO CITY — A commander of the New People’s Army (NPA) and his companions managed to elude arrest after a joint police and Army team swooped down on Victorio’s Beach Resort in Talomo, this city, to implement a warrant of arrest Monday morning. Senior Superintendent Alexander Tagum, Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director, identified the […]
De Lima asks CA to block 13 convicts as prosecution witnesses
MANILA — Senator Leila de Lima has filed a petition before the Court of Appeals (CA) to stop 13 prosecution witnesses from testifying, in connection with the drug charges filed against her before the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC). In a 29-page petition dated Nov. 19, the defense counsels for the detained senator said Muntinlupa […]
Duterte designates Escalada as new HUDCC Sec-Gen
DAVAO CITY (November 26) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday designated National Housing Authority (NHA) General Manager Marcelino P. Escalada Jr. the new Secretary General of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). Escalada, still heads the NHA and will serve as HUDCC secretary general at the same time. Duterte gave Escalada the new […]
Duterte fires HUDCC Sec-Gen for corruption
DAVAO CITY (November 24) — President Rodrigo Duterte fired Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Secretary-General Falconi Millar over corruption issues. Millar, a lawyer and accountant by profession, was fired following reports of corruption in relation to Marawi rehabilitation projects. The project involves a multi-billion fund. In his speech during the inauguration of Cavite […]
Davao’s Pasko Fiesta 2018 officially opens
DAVAO CITY (November 24) — A star-studded night officially welcomed the Christmas Season here with the Dan-ag Davao, opening ceremony Friday evening . The crowd was regaled with performances from Erik Santos, Jona Soquite and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said Davao City will be merry and bright for the 2018 Pasko Fiesta […]