Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct a series of switching power interruptions on December 2, 3, 4, and 5, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, affecting customers in different parts of Davao City and Davao del Norte. These power interruptions are necessary to conduct maintenance works at ERA Substation. The first set of switching […]
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Gatchalian checks quake damage in Glan, Sarangani
SARANGANI – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian conducted an inspection of the Glan Municipal Townhall, on Sunday, November 26, which suffered damage from the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck some parts of Mindanao on November 17. Accompanying the DSWD chief in the assessment of the town hall were local officials […]
DENR chief says global support needed to boost Philippines’ COP28 position
MANILA – Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga highlighted the importance of global backing as the Philippines seeks to advance its position at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. During a Palace press briefing on Wednesday, Yulo-Loyzaga expressed her hope that the […]
2 foreigners slain in separate gun attacks in Maguindanao del Sur, Sultan Kudarat
LEBAK, Sultan Kudarat – Two foreign nationals engaged in money lending business were killed in Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao del Sur provinces over the weekend, police officials said Monday. On Sunday morning, unidentified gunmen shot dead Jaspreet Singh, an Indian national while driving his motorbike in Damalusay, Datu Paglas town in Maguindanao del Sur. Capt. […]
The endangered species inside Mt. Hamiguitan
The photos captured by the photographers of Davao Oriental show these creatures which can be found in Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in said province. The site is one of the valuable protected areas in the Davao Region that exhibits a highly diverse ecosystem. It’s the only protected area in Mindanao designated as a UNESCO […]
Two foreign moneylenders killed in Central Mindanao
DAVAO CITY –— Two foreign moneylenders were killed within two days in Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat on Saturday and Sunday. The police identified the Pakistani moneylender as Arshad Taraz Khan, who was killed on Saturday afternoon while collecting from his client in Barangay Salaman, in the municipality of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. According to Lt. Col. […]
2 ka langyaw nga nagapautang gipatay
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO— Duha ka langyaw nga nagapautang og kuarta ang gipatay sulod sa duha ka adlaw sa nagkadaiyang insidente didto sa Maguindanao ug sa Sultan Kudarat niadtong milabayng adlaw. Giila sa kapulisan ang Pakistani nga nagapautang mga si Arshad Taraz Khan, gipatay kini niadtong Sabado sa hapon samtang naningil sa iyang kleyente didto sa […]
BARMM Chief Minister meets the media
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Chief Minister welcomed Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez, the executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security together with his chief of staff, Atty, Jyro Go and Edith Caduaya, the president of the Mindanao Independent Press Council on Friday. During the more than one hour meeting, […]
Newly Elected SK Officials in MisOcc Trained on Good Governance and 5Ms Agenda
TANGUB CITY — A total of 490 recently elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons in Misamis Occidental have completed a four-day training program focused on good governance and the formulation of substantive local legislation. The training initiative was seamlessly integrated into the province’s commitment to the Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon (5Ms) program. The event, […]
TUPAD Program Brings Assistance to 314 Kidapaweños
DAVAO CITY – Some 314 residents of Kidapawan City received financial assistance on November 21, 2023, from the TUPAD program (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers). A total of 2,134 beneficiaries from three districts in the province of Cotabato received aid, the “pay-out activity” for the remaining 1,315 “TUPAD beneficiaries” was conducted yesterday. These beneficiaries […]
Adolescent sex education conducted for students and parents in CDO
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, November 22, 2023 — A series of educational sessions on adolescent sexuality and reproductive health were conducted by the Community Improvement Division – Adolescent Health and Development Program, with the support of the Department of Education, from November 13 to 18 this year. The purpose of the activity is to strengthen […]
Basileños unite for ceasefire in Gaza strip
BASILAN – Approximately 5,000 Basileños, led by Congressman Mujiv Hataman, congregated on Sunday for a solidarity prayer, urging a humanitarian ceasefire in Israel’s intensified conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The call aimed to prevent further casualties among Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire. Congressman Hataman, who recently advocated for a Gaza ceasefire in […]
Philippines brings Mindanao, halal cuisine to foreign markets
MANILA – The Philippine government is ramping up its promotion of halal cuisine by inviting Muslims and non-Muslims to visit Mindanao and get a fill of its best food offerings. In a continuation of its halal tourism campaign, the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday night hosted the Bismillah: An Evening of Faith, Love, and […]