DAVAO CITY (July 21) — A local radio broadcaster, Erwin Segovia, popularly known on-air as "Boy Pana," was shot and killed on Monday morning, July 21, in Barangay Mangagoy, Bislig City. According to initial police reports, the incident occurred past 7:00 the morning, when unidentified gunmen opened fire on Segovia who was riding his motorbike near the water district of said … [Read more...] about Radio Broadcaster ‘Boy Pana’ Shot Dead in Bislig City
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PBBM hails Pacquiao for inspiring nation after draw against WBC champion Mario Barrios
DAVAO CITY (July 21) --- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday lauded boxing legend Manny Pacquiao for inspiring unity and pride among Filipinos following his highly anticipated comeback fight against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, which ended in a majority draw in Las Vegas. “The Filipinos won! It ended in a draw, but make no mistake — Manny Pacquiao gave … [Read more...] about PBBM hails Pacquiao for inspiring nation after draw against WBC champion Mario Barrios
President Marcos departs for U.S. visit to push trade deal, defense ties
MANILA (July 20) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departed for Washington D.C. on Sunday, July 20, for a three-day official visit aimed at securing a bilateral trade deal and strengthening defense cooperation with the United States. “This is the first visit by an ASEAN head of state under the current U.S. administration,” Marcos said in his departure speech at Villamor … [Read more...] about President Marcos departs for U.S. visit to push trade deal, defense ties
Power line collapse cuts electricity in 7 Surigao barangays due to ‘Crising’
DAVAO CITY (July 18) – Seven barangays on Nonoc Island in Surigao City were left without electricity Friday afternoon after strong winds from Tropical Storm (TS) Crising toppled a transmission tower connecting the island to mainland Mindanao. In an advisory, the Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative (SURNECO) reported that the C8 Structure tower sustained significant damage … [Read more...] about Power line collapse cuts electricity in 7 Surigao barangays due to ‘Crising’
‘Crising’ moves farther away, all cyclone signals lifted
MANILA – All tropical cyclone wind signals have been lifted as Severe Tropical Storm Winpha (formerly Crising) moves farther away from the Philippine landmass, the weather bureau said on Saturday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the center of the storm was estimated … [Read more...] about ‘Crising’ moves farther away, all cyclone signals lifted