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 […]
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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 […]
USAID Urban Connect Project Collaborates with VM Nuñez for Economic Growth in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Engineer Ginalyn Cachuela, the USAID Urban Connect City Project Officer, engaged in discussions with Vice Mayor Rosalita “Nanay Lita” Nuñez in preparation for the commencement of project activities and the City Improvement Planning (CIP) Workshop. The initiative seeks to foster inclusive and resilient economic growth across the nine host cities of […]
DENR warns public on influx of migratory birds
DAVAO CITY –— The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has warned the public about the influx of migratory birds and not to harm them. The Environment department said the influx of migratory birds in the country is expected due to the annual bird migration season starting September (southward migration) and return to their breeding […]
President Marcos grants amnesty to rebels and insurgents
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken a significant step in the administration’s peace initiatives, signing Executive Order No. 47 and several proclamations to provide amnesty to rebels and insurgents. The move is part of a broader effort to encourage them to return to the rule of law. Issued on November 22, 2023, […]
Government Allocates P25.2M Aid for Soccsksargen Families Affected by Earthquake
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Philippine government has extended a total of P25.2 million in aid to families affected by the recent 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Soccsksargen, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Office for Region XII on Thursday. During a situation briefing with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in General […]