DAVAO ORIENTAL – The local government of Baganga in Davao Oriental donated essential materials to two district schools as part of the ongoing Brigada Eskwela 2023 initiative by the Department of Education. The donation ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, August 15, at the Municipal Activity Center on Conception Street, Baganga. The donated materials included […]
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DOT rescinds another P124.45 million contract with DDB
DAVAO CITY — The DDB Philippines, the ad agency figured in the controversial “Love the Philippines” promotional video lost another P124.45 million contract with the Department of Tourism (DOT) as the later rescinds the contract. This was revealed by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday when OFW party-list Rep. Marissa del Mar Magsino brought up […]
PAL hails lifting of Vax cert for international arrivals
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Airlines, the country’s flag carrier hailed the national government for the lifting of vaccination certificate as requirement for international arrivals. In a statement released on Tuesday,Cielo Villaluna, spokesperson for PAL said the company welcomes the development as it “Eases travel to the Philippines and helps boost inbound tourist traffic. We […]
Bangsamoro youth highlight regional progress at Basilan gathering
Isabela City, Basilan – The youth council of the Bangsamoro region hosted the Bangsamoro Youth Address event at Farm Land, Isabela City, Basilan, on Saturday, August 12. The event aimed to shed light on the region’s ongoing programs and projects, showcasing the unity of the youth not only within the Province of Basilan but across […]
Davao Light implements a refund of pass-through charges
Residential customers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will be issued a one-time refund of P3.3759 per kWh for the bill they will receive from August 11 to September 10 due to over-recoveries of pass-through charges from January to June 2023. A residential customer who consumes 200 kWh can receive a refund of P675 […]
Kidapawan City residents join Timpupo Festival activities
KIDAPAWAN – In a show of unity and community spirit, hundreds of individuals participated in the Color Fun Run, which kicked off at 5 am last Saturday, August 12, and culminated at the City Hall lobby. Following this event, the Farmer’s Fruit Stall and Pasalubong Center were opened, offering a variety of locally-sourced fruits and […]
DTI, BARMM ink deal for Phase 2 of ‘Bangon Marawi’ project
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism signed a memorandum of agreement on Thursday for Phase 2 of the Task Force Bangon Marawi project. In a press briefing here, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the partnership will enable […]
38th Kadayawan Festival Kicks Off in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – The much-anticipated 38th Kadayawan Festival officially commenced at the Bantawan Amphitheater, Kadayawan Village, Magsaysay Park August 10, afternoon. The grand opening was presided over by Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte himself, setting the tone for the festival’s vibrant celebrations. Joining the festivities were 11 deputy mayors representing various tribes and candidates for the […]
Former BIFF fighters presented to military and local government officials
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Thirteen individuals who were once associated with the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were formally introduced to military and local government officials on August 10, 2023. In a ceremony held at the covered court in Barangay Pigcalagan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, Lt. Col. Francis Balan, Commanding Officer of the 6th […]
Davao del Sur gives livelihood assistance to local association
DAVAO DEL SUR – The Macapagal Workers Neighborhood Association in Barangay Mabunga, Bansalan, Davao del Sur, has received livelihood assistance of P200,000 on August 10, for a hog raising project from the provincial government. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Yvonne Cagas, aims to provide economic opportunities and improve the lives of 47 association members. The […]
DepEd launches MATATAG Curriculum to address basic education woes
MANILA – Department of Education Secretary and Vice President Sara Z. Duterte vowed that the current K to 12 Curriculum will be decongested by the MATATAG Curriculum which was officially launched on Thursday at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City. In her speech, Duterte cited revisions in the new basic education curriculum which include the […]
Davao Region Rice Farmers Receive PHP 600M Fertilizer Discount Vouchers
DAVAO DEL SUR — In a significant move to bolster rice production, around 69,450 rice farmers in the Davao Region are set to benefit from a total of PHP 600 million worth of fertilizer discount vouchers, as part of an intervention pledged by President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. The Department of Agriculture initiated the distribution […]
DA and PhilRice support rice farmers in cotabato through “Lakbay Palay” event
MIDSAYAP, Cotabato (AP) — Representatives from the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PHILRICE) and the Provincial Government of Cotabato collaborated on the annual “Lakbay Palay” event, held in Midsayap on August 10. The event, organized by the Philippine Rice Research Institute, aimed to provide rice farmers with new knowledge, information, and technology to enhance […]