COTABATO PROVINCE – from Barangay New Pandan in Matalam, Cotabato did not miss the opportunity to avail themselves of the medical-dental outreach program organized by the Provincial Government. Around 210 individuals received free check-ups and medical treatment, while 28 individuals had their dental needs attended to. Additionally, 6 pregnant women received maternity kits, and 5 […]
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4Ps members in Zamboanga City receive rice from local government
ZAMBOANGA CITY – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the distribution of premium quality rice to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) during his visit to the National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse in San Roque on Tuesday, September 19. This initiative aligns with Marcos Jr.’s commitment to help to the people amidst the ongoing […]
Municipal councilors in Malungon, Sarangani lead environmental ‘re-greening’ program
Malungon, Sarangani Province – Municipal councilors in Malungon, Sarangani Province marked the occasion of the Philippine Councilors Week with an environmental and re-greening program. The event took place on September 18 in Barangay Upper Mainit. This celebration aligns with Presidential Proclamation Number 212, Series of 1993, which designates the first week of September each year […]
Tawi-tawi fire victims receive assistance to rebuild homes
DAVAO CITY— Some 371 families whose houses were gutted by fire on September 7, at Barangay Poblacion in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi received P52,000 each cash assistance to rebuild their homes. This, after the Bangsamoro regional and provincial governments through the Ministry of Social Services and Development’s (MSSD) Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) program provided P23,000 while another […]
Philippine crime rate drops by 7.84%-PNP
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine National Police on Saturday claimed that the crime rate in the country has dropped by 7.84 percent. No less than Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Saturday announced the overall crime rate in the country has dropped significantly citing the January 1 to Sept. 15, 2023 […]
Army’s 10th Infantry Division has a new commander
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division has a new commander in the person of Brig. Gen. Allan Hambala, the turnover ceremony on Friday was held at the Sgt. Demerin Grandstand, Camp Gen. Manuel T. Yan Sr. in Mawab, Davao de Oro Hambala who was then the assistant division commander succeeded Maj. Gen. […]
VP Sara leads release of turtle hatchlings at Aboitiz Cleanergy Park
DAVAO CITY — Philippine Vice President (VP) and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio led the release of 152 hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings on September 12 at Aboitiz Cleanergy Park in Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, here. The Vice President who frequently visits the cleanergy park attended the event and allowed the children to release the hatchlings which […]
DICT secretary meets with Estonian minister to discuss digital cooperation
ESTONIA – The Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Ivan John Uy, engaged in a dialogue with Estonia’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, during the Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Tallinn on September 6, 2023. The discussion highlighted the potential for enhanced digital cooperation between the […]
Inauguration marks opening of Balay Silangan Reformation Center in Lamitan City, Basilan
LAMITAN CITY – The Balay Silangan Reformation Center, located in Rose Ville, Little Cebu, Barangay Maganda, Lamitan City, Basilan, was officially inaugurated on September 13. Mayor Roderick Furigay led the inauguration ceremony, attended by prominent figures including Governor Jim Hataman Salliman, Vice Governor Yusop Alano, board members, representatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), […]
Vibrant opening ceremony welcomes Durian Festival in Tagum City
TAGUM CITY – The Durian Festival in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, was joyously embraced by the local community during its opening ceremony at Rotary Park on September 13. Mayor Rey Uy led the event, joined by Consul General Zhao Xiuzhen of the People’s Republic of China, Tagum City Tourism Arts and Culture Council Head […]
Construction commences on 2 public hospitals in Davao de Oro
DAVAO DE ORO – Construction work on two public hospitals in Davao de Oro officially commenced on September 13, with groundbreaking ceremonies held by the provincial government. The Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital is set to receive new building facilities, including a PHP 3.5 million emergency and Out-Patient Department (OPD) waiting area, expected to be […]
New Architects say scholarship kept them going
Three scholars of a power utility company passed the recent Architect Licensure Examination last June 2023. Out of the 4,784 exam takers, only 2,924 passed including Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. scholars Raymund Naungayan, Jonas Meneses, and Paulo Gallardo. They graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Architecture […]
Bangsamoro Gov’t finalizes framework for youth governance
DAVAO CITY— The Bangsamoro Government is now finalizing the framework of the proposed Sangguniang Kabataan moral governnance module to enable them to become a responsibile member of the society targeting to train an estimated 23,000 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) from across the region. To attain the purpose, the BARMM’s Technical Working Group (TWG) has been tasled […]