Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental — The Department of Health-Northern Mindanao (DoH-10) expressed gratitude and recognition for the unwavering commitment and sacrifices made by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 health crisis in a culminating event titled “2023 HRH KAMUSTAHAN SA MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL.” Held at MOPAC Grandstand, Oroquieta City, on November 28, the event, organized in partnership with […]
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Philippine Navy Vice commander assures full support to WestMinCom in security ops
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Rear Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia, the Vice Commander of the Philippine Navy, reaffirmed the navy’s commitment to supporting the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) during his visit to Camp Navarro in Calarian, Zamboanga City on November 28, 2023. In a courtesy call to WestMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. William Gonzales at the Laong […]
Talungon, San Roque road reopens following repair works
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Talungon Road in Barangay San Roque, extending from Malasiga Drive to the Bypass road in Cabatangan, has officially reopened to the public on Tuesday, November 28, following the completion of repair works. The City Engineer’s Office (CEO) spearheaded the repair project, covering a stretch of 100 meters, which commenced on October […]
Mactan-Cebu International Airport official honored with ‘Leader of the Future Award’
CEBU CITY — Ricia Montejo, the Head of International Terminal Operations and Customer Experience at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), has been recognized with the prestigious ‘Leader of the Future Award’ at the Airport Honour Awards held during the International Airport Summit in London on November 14, 2023. In an official statement, the MCIAA expressed pride […]
Persons Deprived of Liberty in Basilan to Undergo Skills Training
DAVAO CITY – Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) inside the Isabela City Jail will undergo skills training at the Basilan Provincial Training Center of the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The program aims to provide detainees with an opportunity to learn various livelihood skills, enabling them to use these skills for a fresh start […]
Davao del Norte gov files cases vs those linked to AICS distribution anomalies
DAVAO DEL NORTE — Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib has initiated legal action against politicians and their associates in the province implicated in irregularities related to the distribution of cash assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Governor Jubahib disclosed that […]
Caroling starts at Davao City Hall
DAVAO CITY — The city government here has started the nightly caroling at the City Hall on Wednesday. Dubbed as “Panayegon sa City Hall”, different ground perform at the City Hall to entertain the residents who are enjoying the Christmas ambience at the City Hall grounds. The performances are scheduled on December 7, 8, 9, […]
BARMM connects two towns with a new bridge
COTABATO CITY — The bridge will connect to communities and spur development, this is how Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim described when he laid the capsule of the 150-meter-long bridge connecting the towns of Pahamudin in Special Geographic Area (SGA) and Kabuntalan in Maguindanao del Norte last week. […]
Service disruptions on December 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the cities of Samal and Davao
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 […]
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 […]