ZAMBOANGA CITY – An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated, targeting a convoy of four vehicles transporting Governor Henry Oaminal, in Barangay Lapasan, Clarin, Misamis Occidental, at approximately 11 pm on Sunday, October 15. The convoy was en route from the AYA Hotel & Residences towards Ozamiz City when a roadside IED suddenly exploded, causing damage to the … [Read more...] about Misamis Occidental: Gov. Oaminal unharmed in attempted IED attack
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DSWD, gov’t agencies, collaborate to restore governance in Socorro community
SURIGAO DEL NORTE – In a significant inter-agency meeting at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City, Secretary Gatchalian expressed, "The national government will reinstate governance in the area. Life and governance must continue within the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc premises." Secretary Gatchalian further disclosed that a composite team, comprising personnel from the … [Read more...] about DSWD, gov’t agencies, collaborate to restore governance in Socorro community
Preserving tradition: Lut cooking in the culinary soul of Davao Oriental
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Julius Manaungsong, a resident of Baganga, Davao Oriental, is preserving the tradition of cooking lut, a traditional Mandaya tribal dish prepared using cut bamboo, to the delight of locals. Julius uses both pork and chicken for his lut, a dish characterized by the meticulous use of bamboo stalks. The meat is seasoned with salt and spices and placed inside … [Read more...] about Preserving tradition: Lut cooking in the culinary soul of Davao Oriental
North Cotabato village chief dies from electrocution
COTABATO – A village chief succumbed to electrocution last Saturday, October 7, despite efforts to rush him to the hospital. The victim was identified as Leonito Cabada, 53, the village chief of Barangay Bitoka in Midsayap, North Cotabato. Three others, all associates of Cabada, were also electrocuted and are currently recuperating in a local medical … [Read more...] about North Cotabato village chief dies from electrocution
BBM pledges to support rice industry growth and farmers’ welfare
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made a commitment to prioritize the growth of the rice industry while ensuring the welfare of both farmers and consumers in his address at the 6th International Rice Congress on Monday. Speaking at the congress, President Marcos emphasized the Philippines' continuous efforts to address rice-related concerns through a comprehensive … [Read more...] about BBM pledges to support rice industry growth and farmers’ welfare