ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) showcased its commitment to effective leadership transition and community engagement through recent ceremonies and outreach programs. In a Change of Chief of Office Ceremony held at Camp Navarro, Calarian, Senior Master Sergeant Randel Gonzales assumed the role of Command Sergeant Major, succeeding Chief Master Sergeant Feliciano Lazo. […]
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Lake Sebu abaca farmers receive 3,000 seeds from Provincial Agriculture Office
SOUTH COTABATO – The Lake Sebu Tribal Abaca Farmers Association in Sitio Tablo, Barangay Lamdalag, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, was the grateful recipient of 3,000 abaca seeds recently, a significant contribution aimed at supporting the abaca industry in the region. The abaca seeds were distributed to the association through the efforts of the Provincial Agriculture […]
Indak Indak highlights Mindanao culture and colors
DAVAO CITY — The four-hour Indak Indak sa Kadalanan on Saturday highlighted this year’s 38th Kadayawan Festival, the street dance showcased the colorful culture and colors from different tribes all over Mindanao fostering unity and celebrating diversity. The vibrant and culturally rich city of Davao has eleven (11) major tribes which is distributed all the […]
Salvaging ashes
DAVAO CITY — Residents of Tambucho Drive, Camino Nueve, Zamboanga City try to salvage recycle materials after the fire gutted their village. The fire of a still unknown origin hit the village on August 20. The city government of Zamboanga listed 139 affected families, many houses were razed to the ground while the assessment is […]
Unauthorized petroleum product shipment intercepted with 250 drums in Tawi-Tawi
TAWI-TAWI – Authorities intercepted a maritime vessel carrying 250 drums of undocumented petroleum products during a Maritime Interdiction Operation in the waters near Panampangan Island, Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi on Friday. The vessel, identified as MB Annabel, was found to be transporting a significant quantity of undocumented petroleum oil lubricant products, including diesel. The discovery was […]
Davao City celebrates 38th Kadayawan Festival
DAVAO CITY – The vibrant and culturally rich city of Davao welcomed all to partake in the festivities of the 38th Kadayawan Festival, a celebration that embodies the beat and rhythm of culture and community. Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte extended a warm welcome to everyone, inviting them to join the groundbreaking Indak Indak sa Kadayawan […]
Talaingod Army to continue projects for children of former rebels
PIA DAVAO DEL NORTE (PIA)– Being assigned in the Ata-Manobo Municipality of Talaingod is such a challenging task for a military commander who has to contend not only with the native language, the mountainous terrain, but also with the fact that some of its villages are geographically isolated and depressed, making it a high recovery […]
Davao del Sur donates paint and painting materials to public schools in Magsaysay town
DAVAO DEL SUR – With the upcoming reopening of classes, the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur took a step towards ensuring a conducive and comfortable learning environment by donating gallons of paint and other painting materials to public schools in Magsaysay. This initiative comes in support of the ongoing Brigada Eskwela program, which aims […]
Two isolation facilities turned over to two barangays in Cotabato
COTABATO – The Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), a program under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), continues to implement community projects aimed at improving the well-being of the people. This initiative is in line with the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with the support […]
Davao Light, Davao City LGU aim a wire-free city in 2029
DAVAO CITY – The Kadayawan Festival is the most anticipated event in Davao City. Both locals and tourists flock to the streets to witness the colorful floral float parade and street dance performances featuring the 11 ethnolinguistic tribes of Davao City. These activities start from Roxas Avenue going to C.M. Recto, Bonifacio Street, Pelayo Street, […]
Philippine Air Force proposes putting up Army base in Mati City
Mati City, Davao Oriental – The Philippine Air Force – Tactical Operations Wing Eastern Mindanao, in coordination with Davao Oriental Governor Niño Sotero Uy Jr., unveiled the proposed site development plan for an “Army Base” in Mati City during a meeting held at the Provincial Capitol on Tuesday, August 15. The primary objective of the […]
10 families affected Tagum City fire receive government assistance
In a move to aid the victims of a recent fire incident in Tagum City, the local government extended its assistance to ten families who were affected by the blaze in Purok Waling-Waling, Barangay Bincungan. On August 16, a total of ten families who fell victim to the fire received support from the City Social […]
BARMM province has 2 acting governors, MILG recognizes 1
DAVAO CITY – The province of Maguindanao del Norte has two governors after the Palace appointed vice governor Bai Ainee Sinsuat. It can be recalled that on April 5, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. appointed BARMM Senior Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua as officer-in-charge (OIC) and named Fatima Ainee Sinsuat as acting vice governor of […]