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), […]
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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 […]
Service disruptions on September 15 in different parts of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct switching power interruptions on September 15, Friday, affecting customers in different parts of Davao City. These power interruptions are necessary to relocate the poles at Circumferential Road near Bioessence. The first power interruption will be for 1 hour from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. to conduct isolation […]
President Marcos hopes for improved agricultural sector on his birthday
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has shared his birthday wish, emphasizing the importance of a thriving agricultural sector in the Philippines to support the nation’s farmers. “Let’s hope for improved agriculture and a better understanding of our weather – is it the wet season or the dry season? So that we can assist […]
Tree planting ceremony in Davao del Norte promotes ecosystem-based adaptation
DAVAO DEL NORTE – In a collaborative effort involving members of the Ata-Manobo tribe, local government officials, DENR representatives, police, military personnel, and various sectors, a tree planting ceremony was held along the banks of the Libuganon River in Sitio Patil, Barangay Gupitan, Kapalong, Davao del Norte. The ritual, which began at 7:00 AM, was conducted […]
Peace village inaugurated inside Davao City mall
DAVAO CITY – Governor Edwin Jubahib of Davao del Norte, along with Vice President Sara Duterte, Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao Secretary Leo Magno, and OPPAPRU Eastern Mindanao Director Atty. Elisa Evangelista-Lapiña, attended the inauguration of a Peace Village within a mall in Ecoland, Davao City on September 11. The event aimed to promote genuine […]
10th ID showcases successes to media during media day in Davao Region
MAWAB, DAVAO DE ORO – On Friday, September 8th, media practitioners from Davao Region gathered at Camp General Manuel T. Yan Senior in Mawab, Davao de Oro for Media Day, organized by the 10th Infantry Agila Division, Philippine Army. The event aimed to strengthen the relationship between the 10th ID and media members from print, […]
DBM Approves P3 Billion for Fuel Subsidy Program Benefiting 1.36 Million Transport Sector Workers
MANILA – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has greenlit the release of P3 billion to support the Fuel Subsidy Program (FSP) aimed at assisting approximately 1.36 million drivers and operators adversely affected by recent fuel price hikes. Transportation is a critical component of our economy,” stated Sec. Amenah Pangandaman. “President […]
Zamboanga City receives 7 new 4-wheel farm tractors across 6 agricultural districts
ZAMBOANGA CITY – In an effort to enhance agricultural production and income for farmers in Zamboanga City, Mayor John Dalipe recently turned over seven new 4-wheel farm tractors to six agricultural districts within the city. The initiative, based on Ordinance 2010-156, aims to provide efficient and cost-effective machinery to improve agricultural output in the region. […]
262 participate in first day of PMA entrance exam in Cotabato province
COTABATO – The first day of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Entrance Examination in Cotabato Province, specifically held at the Kabacan Municipal Gymnasium, was successfully on September 9. A total of 262 registered and walk-in applicants from various cities in the province participated in the examination, aspiring to fulfill their dreams of becoming future officials […]