MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives has made an important decision on Tuesday, October 10, regarding confidential fund requests for 2024 from several government agencies, including those under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. In the 2024 draft general appropriations act, five government agencies saw their proposed confidential funds … [Read more...] about No more confi funds: House of Representatives reallocates big chunk of 2024 budget to other key programs
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BARMM investigates alleged sale of plantilla items for teachers item sale
DAVAO CITY—The Bangsamoro Government initiated a probe into the allegations that teachers applying for plantilla jobs have to allegedlty pay up to P300,000 to get the item. Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal has announced the formation of a special committee to investigate the alleged scheme. “To address this issue, MBHTE has created a special committee to look into … [Read more...] about BARMM investigates alleged sale of plantilla items for teachers item sale
3 killed in Misamis Oriental ambush
DAVAO CITY --- Three persons on board a cargo truck loaded with motorcycles were killed in an ambush at about 4:00 in the morning of October 10, in Barangay Anacan, in Gingoog City. The truck driver and two other passengers were travelling from Butuan City to Cagayan de Oro City. In separate initial statements dispatched at about 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Gingoog City … [Read more...] about 3 killed in Misamis Oriental ambush
Four dead, three critically wounded in Zamboanga road mishap
ZAMBOANGA CITY --- Four workers died while three others were critically wounded after the reportedly speeding truck rammed against another vehicle along the national highway of MCLL Highway Sitio Tigbao,Barangay Licomo at around 5:00 in the morning on October 10. The fatalities were identified as Rosiller Tomotong, 30, from Tungawan Zamboanga Sibugay; Ariel Lipay Manos, 32 … [Read more...] about Four dead, three critically wounded in Zamboanga road mishap
Davao City hosts Ist Philippine Asia Durian Summit
DAVAO CITY --- The city will host the first ever Philippine Asia Durian Summit scheduled on October 25-27, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier. The city government and the Department of Tourism are closely collaborating with agencies and stakeholders to hold the sucessful event. The summit will showcase the best practices, the latest machinery advances … [Read more...] about Davao City hosts Ist Philippine Asia Durian Summit
