MANILA – Ma’am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul is set to premier on November 15. This forthcoming action-comedy film, produced by PULP studios, is a significant partnership between the Philippines and South Korea and seeks to bring a fresh perspective to Philippine cinema. Leading the ensemble cast is Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, a prominent comedienne and TV host, […]
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BBM appoints Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. agriculture secretary
DAVAO CITY– After sixteen months (16) President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has officially appointed a secretary for the Department of Agriculture to succeed the post he held. The President appointed Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as the new Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA). Marcos Jr. bestowed the responsibility upon Laurel Jr. following his victorious […]
Mayor Frederick Siao assures support for slain student’s family in Iligan
ILIGAN – Iligan Mayor Frederick Siao expressed his support for Ching Camelotes, the mother of Kiara Pansacala, a victim of a heinous crime that occurred on November 1, 2023, in Barangay Tibanga. Mayor Siao pledged to assist the authorities in bringing the perpetrator to justice. In addition to offering a reward of 200 thousand pesos […]
Carnival Rides Set Up for Upcoming Tagum City Fiesta
TAGUM CITY, – Preparations for the forthcoming Town and Parochial Fiesta on November 26, 2023, are in full swing as the setup of carnival rides has commenced in Tagum City. The carnival rides are being assembled along Apokon Road, near a shopping mall, in anticipation of the first day of the festivities, which is just […]
Following SWS survey, President Marcos Jr. orders DSWD to ramp up anti-poverty measures
MANILA – Even before the recent survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) revealed concerning data on hunger and poverty in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. had already directed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to devise innovative initiatives aimed at eradicating hunger and poverty across the nation. This directive […]
WestMinCom chief lauds military and partners for successful BSKE
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Maj. Gen. Steve Crespillo, the Commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), expressed his appreciation for the military troops, partner agencies, and stakeholders for their effective collaboration, leading to the successful Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) held on Monday, October 30, 2023. According to Maj. Gen. Crespillo, the BSKE in the […]
All Souls’ Day Mass celebrated at Alabel public cemetery
ALABEL – A special Mass was held at the Alabel Public Cemetery this morning in observance of All Souls’ Day. The Mass, led by Rev. Fr. Reygie Peñol, gathered community members to pay their respects to departed loved ones and seek solace on this traditional day of remembrance. Personnel from the Alabel Municipal Health Office […]
More Mindanao families feel poor in 3rd quarter of 2023 – SWS
MANILA – A significant rise in self-rated poor households has been observed in Mindanao, according to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) conducted from September 28 to October 1. While almost all areas witnessed a surge in households who feel poor, Mindanao had the most glaring increase, with self-rated poor families […]
Newly-proclaimed kagawad shot dead in Midsayap
MIDSAYAP – A newly proclaimed Barangay Kagawad was fatally shot and later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The incident occurred today, November 1, 2023, near the Barangay Hall in Poblacion 3, Midsayap, Cotabato. The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Suharto Antillino, a married individual who had recently won the Barangay Kagawad […]
Supplementary feeding program launched at DSWD XII office in Koronadal City
KORONADAL CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region Twelve officially initiated the Supplementary Feeding Program at the Barangay Zone III office in Koronadal City. The Supplementary Feeding Program, in partnership with the City Social Welfare and Development Office, aims to provide additional nutrition to daycare pupils. A total of 3,548 daycare […]
Security personnel deployed for Oplan Kaluluwa 2023 in Samal Island
Following the recent elections, the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) has deployed additional security personnel for Oplan Kaluluwa 2023. A send-off ceremony was held yesterday, October 31, at the New City Hall Grounds in Barangay Peñaplata to deploy security personnel from various national agencies. These personnel will reinforce security measures for Oplan Kaluluwa 2023. […]
Persons deprived of liberty cast votes in Davao BSKE
DAVAO CITY – In an exceptional display of democratic participation, persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from various jails in the Davao region exercised their right to vote in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 30. A unique event unfolded at the Digos City District Jail – Male Dormitory as 98 registered voters among […]
The cost of electing local leaders
DAVAO CITY — The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are over, but the events are still fresh for all of us as voters. It is filled with victory, grief and massive elections fraud to some. In the province of Maguindanao del Norte, two schools were destroyed while two lives were lost during the election day […]