DAVAO CITY — Smuggling of different goods continue to thrive in Zamboanga Peninsula despite tight watch by various government agencies. The smuggling activities includes shipment of cigarettes and petroleum products from other countries. Zamboanga is just a boat away from Indonesia and Malaysia. On September 9, the Bureau of Customs intercepted in Barangay Cawit, Zamboanga […]
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Siargao sees tourism boom in hosting Int’l surfing competition
DAVAO CITY – The upcoming 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup is expected to boost the tourism industry and brings other economic benefit to the island as the country still recovers from the onslaught of the two-year pandemic. Ivonnie Dumadag, director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 13 (Caraga) said in a report published by the […]
Frasco welcomes buyers, delegates to Philippine Travel Exchange 2023
CEBU CITY – Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Wednesday extended a warm welcome to the hundreds of buyer delegates and seller participants attending the 2023 Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) at the Fili Hotel, Nustar Cebu. In her keynote address, Secretary Frasco expressed her gratitude to the buyer delegates representing 19 countries from across the […]
VP Sara Duterte addresses global education summit in South Korea
SEOUL – In a significant international engagement, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte took the stage at the 2023 Global Education and Innovation Summit (GEIS) in South Korea as one of the speakers and the representative of the Philippines. During her address, she shared a three-point proposal aimed at guiding policymakers and education experts in […]
NEDA to Propose Measures for Rice Price Control
MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is gearing up to propose strategies to tackle the rising rice prices in the market amidst the ongoing enforcement of the mandated rice price ceiling. During a press conference at Malacañang, NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan announced their plans to convene a meeting to explore options for […]
Military holds 9th live fire exercise in North Cotabato
COTABATO PROVINCE – Soldiers from the 6th Field Artillery Deadly Accurate Battalion, Army Artillery Regiment, Philippine Army showcased their skills during the 9th Live Fire Exercise held recently in Barangay Salunayan, Midsayap, North Cotabato. The Live Fire Exercise, spearheaded by 6th Field Artillery Battalion Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Erwin Albesa, was part of the ongoing Regiment’s […]
Pilipinas ikaduha sa kaso sa online nga pangabuso sa minor de edad
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO— Ikaduha na ang nasud Pilipinas sa tibouk kalibutan sa hisgutanang online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), kini sumala sa Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC). Kini ang hinungdan nga gilantaw ang mga Pilipino nga walay klarong moralidad nga baruganan sa paggamit sa internet o sa online. Kini ang gibutyag ni […]
Cotabato gov’t distributes genetically modified corn seeds to 71 farmers
COTABATO PROVINCE – The Provincial Government of Cotabato has distributed genetically modified maize seeds to 71 farmers to assist with their agricultural expenses. A total of ₱319,500 worth of genetically modified hybrid corn seeds were provided to farmers in Barangay Tigbawan, Pigcawayan. This support is part of the provincial government’s efforts to help local farmers. The […]
COMELEC distributes supplies for Cotabato BSKE
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The distribution of “Non-Accountable Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election Supplies and Ballot Boxes” by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for Cotabato Province began yesterday, September 20, at the Capitol Main Building in Amas, Kidapawan City. Fourteen municipal treasurers and the city treasurer from Kidapawan City gathered to collect their supplies sent by […]
DBM OKs P12.26-B housing aid for informal settlers, calamity victims
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has given the go signal for the release of PHP12.259 billion housing assistance for informal settlers and calamity victims. In a statement on Thursday, the DBM said Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the release of a Notice of Cash Allocation worth PHP12.259 billion to the National Housing […]
Davao Light provides two office spaces for city police
DAVAO CITY — The Davao Light and Power Company has donated two fabricated containers vans for police station no. 18 of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on September 8. A press statement of the power firm which was released on September 20 disclosed that the Davao Light and its social development arm, the Aboitiz […]
PBBM certifies agri economic sabotage bill as urgent
DAVAO CITY —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified the proposed agricultural economic sabotage as urgent and carries penalties. In a letter addressed to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Marcos stated that Senate Bill 2432 is urgent “especially now that the country is beset by rising prices and shortages in agricultural products, partly due to the […]
123 trafficking victims rescued in Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A joint operation involving the Naval Forces Western Mindanao through the Naval Task Force-61, composed of PG393, 1st Boat Attack Division, and Naval Intelligence operatives, in coordination with the Ministry of Labor and Employment-BARMM, Ministry of Social Services and Development-BARMM, Women and Children Protection Center-Mindanao Field Unit, and other law enforcement agencies, […]