SURIGAO DEL NORTE – In a significant inter-agency meeting at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City, Secretary Gatchalian expressed, “The national government will reinstate governance in the area. Life and governance must continue within the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc premises.” Secretary Gatchalian further disclosed that a composite team, comprising personnel from the Department of […]
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Preserving tradition: Lut cooking in the culinary soul of Davao Oriental
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Julius Manaungsong, a resident of Baganga, Davao Oriental, is preserving the tradition of cooking lut, a traditional Mandaya tribal dish prepared using cut bamboo, to the delight of locals. Julius uses both pork and chicken for his lut, a dish characterized by the meticulous use of bamboo stalks. The meat is seasoned […]
North Cotabato village chief dies from electrocution
COTABATO – A village chief succumbed to electrocution last Saturday, October 7, despite efforts to rush him to the hospital. The victim was identified as Leonito Cabada, 53, the village chief of Barangay Bitoka in Midsayap, North Cotabato. Three others, all associates of Cabada, were also electrocuted and are currently recuperating in a local medical […]
BBM pledges to support rice industry growth and farmers’ welfare
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made a commitment to prioritize the growth of the rice industry while ensuring the welfare of both farmers and consumers in his address at the 6th International Rice Congress on Monday. Speaking at the congress, President Marcos emphasized the Philippines’ continuous efforts to address rice-related concerns through a […]
Two students killed in Pikit shooting
COTABATO – Two students were fatally shot on the spot in Barangay Ladtingan, Pikit, Cotabato, on Sunday evening, October 15. The victims were identified as 21-year-old Jamer Pundato Ebrahim and 20-year-old Muhaliden Sangbaan Amer, both residents of Barangay Poblacion, Pikit, as confirmed by the Pikit Municipal Police Station. Authorities reported that the students were riding […]
Six people injured in Isulan truck accident
ISULAN – Six individuals were injured when a truck loaded with produce suddenly overturned around 11 am on Monday, October 16, in Purok Pag-asa, Barangay Kolambog, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. Initial investigations by the Isulan PNP revealed that the truck’s tires malfunctioned, causing the driver to lose control. The injured individuals were promptly transported to the hospital, […]
Transport fails to paralyze National Capital Region – MMDA
MANILA – A transport strike staged on Monday in opposition to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) deadline for the consolidation of traditional jeepneys as part of the public utility vehicle modernization program failed to paralyze public transportation operations in the National Capital Region, according to Don Artes, chair of the Metropolitan Manila […]
Marcos launches “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as national flagship initiative
MANILA – In a decisive move, Malacañang has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 44, officially designating the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as a paramount initiative of the national government. The EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, proclaims the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” of the Department of Social Welfare and Development […]
Baganga Celebrates 120 Years of Progress
BAGANGA – Baganga, a municipality in Davao Oriental, has marked a significant milestone as it commemorates its 120th anniversary, transforming from a humble community into one of the progressive towns in the province. The transition to becoming a progressive municipality is evident in the proliferation of commercial and business establishments, spanning from the town center […]
BI seeks help of DOJ to probe ‘escorting’ reports
MANILA — Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco revealed that his agency is partnering with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate claims of ‘escorting’ at airports. In a statement, Tansingco affirmed their intent to work closely with the Justice Department to examine reports of facilitating travelers with problematic documents. This announcement follows an […]
Members of Baganga, Davao Oriental Association produce banana chips for livelihood
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Members of the Salingcomot Rural Women’s Association, also known as Salruwa in Barangay Salingcomot, Baganga, Davao Oriental, are thrilled to have acquired the skills of making banana chips, thanks to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). This newfound expertise has added to their livelihood opportunities. The association, which was established in […]
Authorities intercept methamphetamine worth P25.3 million, arrest Malaysian passenger at NAIA
MANILA – In a continued effort to combat illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), specifically the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) branch, in collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), successfully apprehended a Malaysian traveler who arrived from Madagascar via Addis Ababa on Ethiopian […]
Zamboangueño Alfred Natividad first runner-up in Mr. Universe contest in India
ZAMBOANGA — Philippines’ representative Alfred Natividad, hailing from barangay Guiwan, secured the first runner-up position at the Mr. Universe 2023 competition held in Lucknow, India, on October 8. Natividad outshone 17 other contestants from around the globe. The 29-year-old Natividad also earned recognition for four additional special awards, including Best in National Costume, Best in […]