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 […]
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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 […]
Davao City police apprehend men violating liquor ban
DAVAO CITY – A group of men in Davao City found themselves in the custody of the Bajada Police Station on the night of October 29 after violating the liquor ban. Law enforcement officers reminded the individuals that there was an ongoing liquor ban in place. Those detained were informed of their rights. They were later […]
Inmate medical mission in Digos City benefits hundreds
DIGOS CITY – In a recent medical mission organized by the Davao del Sur Provincial Government, hundreds of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) housed at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Digos City District Jail – Male and Female Dormitory received essential healthcare services. The event, which took place on Friday, October 27, provided […]
Opening of polling precincts delayed in BARMM and Soccsksargen
DAVAO CITY — The opening of polling precincts in many areas in Cotabato City and Region 12 has been delayed due to the late arrival of the ballots. The senior citizens and persons with disabilities who were scheduled to start voting at 5:00 earlier, waited because the ballot boxes arrived for a long time. This […]
2 killed, 4 wounded in Maguindanao del Norte as BSKE starts
DAVAO CITY — Two civilians were killed while four others were wounded in a shooting that happened early morning today at the school in Barangay Bugawas, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte .The shooting happened before the official start of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections today, October 30. Lt. Col. Esmael Madin, police chief […]
Supplementary feeding program supplies delivered in Malungon town
SARANGANI – In a significant step towards supporting the Supplementary Feeding Program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region Twelve provided essential supplies to Malungon, Sarangani Province. These supplies, including various food items such as eggs and vegetables, as well as grocery items, were delivered to the Sunken Arena in Malungon, Sarangani Province. […]
Member and supporters of Daulah Islamiyah surrender in Lanao del Sur
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A member of the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) voluntarily surrendered to military authorities in Lanao del Sur on October 23, 2023. The individual, known by the alias “Mickey,” was accompanied by three DI-MG supporters and couriers, identified as alias “Butongo,” alias “Salim,” and alias “Amano.” They turned themselves in to Lt. Col. […]
Two schools to serve as election precincts burned in Maguindanao del Norte
DAVAO CITY —Unknown suspects set fire to the Ruminimbang Elementary School in Ruminimbang, Barira, Maguindanao Del Norte, at 2:05 a.m. on October 28, 2023. Meanwhile, the Dalican Pilot Elementary School in the town Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao was also set on fire by still unknown suspects.. According to the report, among the building gutted […]
UN praises Marcos admin’s advancement of Sustainable Development Goals
QUEZON CITY — United Nations (UN) officials heaped praise on the Marcos administration for its commitment to advancing progress and modernization, with a particular focus on realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are designed to combat poverty, protect the environment, and foster peace and prosperity. During the Philippine Mayors Forum held at the […]
Zamboanga City gears up for the distribution of election paraphernalia for BSKE 2023
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Treasurer’s Office has taken custody of the election paraphernalia that will be used in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for Monday, October 30. The election paraphernalia includes the official ballots, envelopes for voting and counting, indelible ink, pens (ballpens), and other items necessary for the […]
Cotabato TESDA scholars enhance skills through standard first aid training
COTABATO – Seventeen Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) scholars in Cotabato Province expanded their knowledge by undergoing Standard First Aid training. Conducted in Kidapawan City, the training took place on Wednesday, October 25, and was made possible through the approval of Cotabato Governor Emmylou Lala Taliño-Mendoza. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office […]
Emergency service disruptions on November 2 in the northern part of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct emergency switching power interruptions on November 2, Thursday, affecting customers in the northern part of Davao City. The first power interruption will be for 3 hours from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. to conduct a line maintenance activity. Specifically affected are customers in Daang Maharlika Highway (parts […]