Cotabato City – The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s Interior (DILG-ARMM) Secretary Noor Hafizullah ‘Kirby’ Abdullah has urged local government units (LGUs) to protect the Islamic scholars, or the ulama, and the region’s constituents against threats from radical terrorist groups. Secretary Abdullah said that the 116 municipalities and two cities in the region will soon […]
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Waves of lava seen in largest volcanic crater on Jupiter’s moon
SAN FRANCISCO — Researchers have taken advantage of a rare orbital alignment between two of Jupiter’s moons, namely Io and Europa, and obtained an exceptionally detailed map of the largest lava lake on Io. On March 8, 2015, Europa passed in front of Io, the most volcanically active body in the solar system, gradually blocking […]
Easter Mindanao hightens alert after US travel advisory
DAVAO CITY, Philippines–The recent travel advisory issued by the United States placed areas under the Eastern Mindanao Command on hight alert level. The US advised its citizens to avoid visiting Palawan due to possible terror activities in the area. Army Major Azra L. Balagtey, spokesperson for Eastern Mindanao Command told reporters that the alert status […]
Xinjiang communications has everything the world needs
XINXJIANG, China–Name it, they have it! That’s how journalist from 24 countries describe the communications center here. Government communications centre is concentrated in one big compound which the government owns. The facility is the home of Xinjiang’s communications from publication to broadcast (radio to television) to theatre, film making and digital media. The building showcases […]
Ex-PBA player, 2 others face drug charges
MANILA — Three persons including former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player were subjected to an inquest proceeding at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday after their arrest in a buy-bust operation in Mandaluyong City. Former PBA player Dorian Pena, along with Ledy Mea Vilchez and Jose Paolo Ampeso were subjected to inquest proceedings before […]
WHO cites Philippines’ health achievements
TAGUM CITY – A World Health Organization (WHO) official on Thursday cited the Philippines’ health achievements. Dr. Shin Young-soo, WHO regional director for the Western Pacific, highlighted that life expectancy in the Philippines is at least 70 years (68.27 years in 2014); less than a million Filipinos are smoking compared to six years ago; the […]
The road to recovery of Baybay drug users
BAYBAY CITY — For former drug users in this city, their recovery is a second chance to live a normal life. Sis Kurt (not his real name), 19, expects to enjoy full public acceptance after finishing the community-based rehabilitation program of the city. A self-confessed drug pusher and user, Sis Kurt is the only homosexual […]
Hongkong OFW’s excited, dismayed over President Duterte’s visit
Davao City, Philippines– Hundreds of Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are excited while others dismayed as they await the person whom they consider their icon and protector-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Many of them have switched their day off as Saturday is a working day for them, among them is Teresite Alcontin Deolas who says “I’m so […]
Duterte appoints ex-AFP chief Cimatu as new DENR Secretary
MANILA, Philippines- President Rodrigo Duterte appointed former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Roy Cimatu as the new Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Cimatu’s appointment came after the Commission on Appointment rejected the bid of former DENR secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announced Cimatu’s […]
Duterte to visit Cambodia, Hong Kong, Beijing this week
MANILA, Philippines– President Rodrigo Duterte will be traveling to Cambodia, Hong Kong, and Beijing this week to attend several economic events. This as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Filipino community in Hongkong eagerly awaits Duterte. Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Robespierre Bolivar in a press briefing Monday revealed Duterte will be participating as honored guest at the […]
Drug use contributes to HIV epidemic, says health expert
MANILA, May 7 — Drug abusers, especially those who share needles when they inject drugs, run the risk of contracting communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), program manager of the Dangerous Drugs Abuse Program of the Department of Health (DOH), Dr. Jasmin Peralta, said drug users are inclined […]
Duterte keeps “excellent” trust rating-SWS poll
MANILA, Philippines-Despite the criticisms hurled against him, President Rodrigo Duterte maintains “excellent” trust rating from Filipinos. In a national survey conducted last March 25-28 with 1,200 respondents found 80 percent of Filipinos with much trust, 11 percent undecided, and 10 percent with little trust in President Duterte. This gives Duterte an “excellent” +70 net trust […]
Ten bypass roads in Davao City to address traffic woes-DPWH
Davao City, Philippines– Davao City will have ten bypass roads to decongest major roads to address traffic problems here. The new alternate routes will ease traffic problems in major areas of the city. Increased number of visitors and fast socio-economic development have been noticed since President became president. Dean I. Ortiz, spokesperson of the Department […]