The overall power rate of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) continues to decrease from P10.24 last June to P8.75 this July. This translates to a P298.06 difference from the previous billing of households with average monthly electricity consumption of 200 kilowatt-hours (kWh). This rate is applicable for the billing period of July […]
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DSWD aims to expand social protection with revitalized DSWD academy
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is taking steps to revitalize the DSWD Academy, a learning facility focused on social work and development, in a bid to enhance social protection across the country. In an interview with ANC’s Katrina Domingo, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian highlighted the significance of having a learning facility […]
DepEd expresses gratitude for partners’ support in Palarong Pambansa 2023.
PASIG CITY – Ahead of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa, the Department of Education (DepEd) conveyed heartfelt appreciation to its partners for their unwavering support. The Turnover Ceremony of Sponsorships and Donations took place at the Bulwagan ng Karunugan, DepEd Central Office on July 19, where 19 DepEd-Central Office partners were honored and presented with plaques […]
Brand new missile boat deployed to Mindanao
DAVAO CITY –— One of the two brand new newly commissioned fast attack interdiction platforms (FAICs) is deployed to Mindanao to boost its naval presence in Mindanao waters. While the other in Visayas. In a statement Thursday, FP spokesperson Lt. Giovanni Badidles said the send-off rites for the BRP Gener Tinangag (PG-903) and BRP Domingo […]
Army’s 39IB has new a commander
DAVAO CITY –— Charlie Company of the 39th Infantry Battalion installed a new company commander in a turn over ceremony on , July 19, 2023 at Brgy Maligaya, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat. Outgoing company commander 1st Lieutenant Aljon L Malinab handed the flag to 1Lt Victor D Marquez, the newly installed Company Commander before the community […]
45th national disability prevention and rehabilitation week launched in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY – The People’s Palace in Cotabato City became the venue for the opening of the 45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week, spearheaded by the Persons with Disability Affairs Office from the Office of the Social Welfare and Development Officer, under the leadership of OIC Asrap Abubakar. The event commenced on July 17 […]
Dump truck causes major collision in Davao City intersection
DAVAO CITY – A sudden descent of a dump truck from Catalunan Grande resulted in a major collision involving several vehicles at approximately 3:25 PM today. The incident occurred at the intersection of Carlos P. Garcia Highway and Catalunan Grande in the Bangkal area of the city. According to the initial police investigation, a Toyota […]
Local government prepares for barangay and SK elections in Baganga, Davao Oriental
BANGANGA – The local government of Baganga, Davao Oriental is gearing up for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan or SK Elections scheduled on October 30 this year to ensure a smooth and peaceful electoral process. According to Mayor Ronald Lara, the local government is now finalizing its security plan for the local elections to […]
Service disruptions on July 23 in the southwest part of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct switching power interruptions on July 23, Sunday, affecting customers in the southwest part of Davao City. These power interruptions are necessary to relocate the poles along Bago Aplaya Road as requested by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The first power interruption will be for […]
LTO has unclaimed 1.7 million licensed plates
DAVAO CITY — While struggling to produce about a million licensed plates, the Land Transportation Office has 1.7 million unclaimed license plates stored in different regional districts all over the country. Until now, the agency has yet to cope with the backlog and the issue on the release of over a million lilcensed plates has […]
Customs files case against two suspected illegal drug dealers
DAVAO CITY –— The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has lodged criminal complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against two traders allegedly involved in the illegal smuggling of drugs on two separate occasions. In the first case, the trader was charged for unlawful importation of a shipment purportedly containing children’s playing items. However, upon inspection, […]
Marcos picks Brawner as next AFP Chief-of-Staff
DAVAO CITY —- Malacañang, through the Presidential Communications Office, announced on Wednesday that Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner will be the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and will take the place of General Andres Centino who was re-appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the said post earlier this year. […]
DILG appoints OIC Mayor for Pigcawayan town
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has appointed Vice – Mayor Niel Jake Casi as the Acting Mayor of Pigcawayan town after Mayor Juanito ‘Totoy’ Agustin was figured in a vehicular accident on July 19, 2023, in Digos City. The Mayor underwent operation last night and was successful, the Facebook […]