DAVAO CITY — Personnel of Task Force Davao foiled the entry of the seventeen ( 17) boxes of smuggled cigarettes in the city Wednesday night at the Sirawan Checkpoint. Task Force Davao Commander Col. Darren Comia in a press statement said the personnel were conducting the mandatory check on all incoming vehicles when they spotted […]
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Isabela City Turns Over Key Infrastructure Projects
Isabela City, Basilan – In a recent series of turnover ceremonies, Isabela City’s local government, led by Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, officially handed over significant infrastructure projects to the respective communities. These initiatives, including repaired stilt houses, a barangay health station, and solar streetlights, aim to enhance living conditions and promote development and safety in […]
National Moto Drag Race in Dapitan Showcases Thrilling Competition
DAPITAN– More than a hundred riders participated in an exhilarating competition held in Dapitan City, showcasing their skills in various categories of the National Moto Drag Race Tournament. The event drew the attention of motor racing enthusiasts, as they witnessed the strongest contenders revving their motorcycles to the limit. Modified motorcycles of different classes also […]
46 MSMEs Participate in Annual Gensan Trade Fair, Showcasing Local Products and Innovations
General Santos City, July 12, 2023 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) General Santos City officially opened the doors of Yaman Gensan, a trade fair featuring small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in a city mall yesterday, July 12. Themed “Continuing Growth: Embracing Digitalization and Innovation,” the trade fair is an annual event aimed […]
Former Maguindanao town mayor, father killed in ambush
SULTAN KUDARAT – In a tragic incident, former Vice Mayor Bai Sittie Jinn Utto Lumenda and her father were ambushed and killed. The ambush took place while the victims were traveling along the mentioned highway aboard a white pick-up truck, when they were attacked by armed assailants. The Lambayong Police Station immediately launched a hot […]
Peace Advocates Remain Hopeful for Strong Implementation of Peace Agreement
DAVAO CITY – Peace advocates in the Philippines and other nations believe that genuine peace can be achieved through a robust implementation of peace agreements. This is why the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) holds a significant role in the pursuit of lasting peace. This was emphasized by former Dutch Foreign Minister and […]
Government Takes Steps to Ensure Smooth and Peaceful 2025 BARMM Elections
BANGSAMORO – The government is actively preparing for the upcoming elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) scheduled for 2025. Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. expressed the administration’s commitment to ensuring a fair and peaceful electoral process during a recent press conference. “We really need to assure that the 2025 BARMM […]
Emergency Power Interruptions Scheduled for July 13 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
DAVAO CITY – Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. announces necessary power interruptions in the northern part of their franchise area on Thursday, July 13. Davao City and Davao del Norte residents should brace themselves for emergency power interruptions scheduled for July 13, as announced by Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. These interruptions are vital […]
PBBM wants Overseas Employment Certificates free for OFWs
DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to explore the possibility of making the application for Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) free of charge. In a statement on Sunday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the President issued the directive during a meeting with the DMW, Bureau […]
Stakeholders meeting JICA-assisted projects in Mindanao undertaken
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) met the stakeholders of all JICA-Assisted projects in Mindanao recently. The gathering was the first ever steering committee meeting held ever, to ensure effective and coordinated implementation of detailed design and construction of the Road Network Development Project in Conflict Affected Areas in Mindanao […]
Access road to the irrigation system in Davao de Oro completed
DAVAO CITY –— Two (2) road paving projects completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now provide better access to residents and motorists going to Batutu River Irrigation System in the Province of Davao de Oro. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing reports from DPWH Regional Office 11 OIC-Director Juby B. Cordon, […]
TNT contestant Mark Mariscal killed in hit-and-run
DAVAO CITY – Local authorities are investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of Mark Ken Mariscal, a local singer from Davao City, who competed in the noontime contest “Tawag ng Tanghalan.” The incident occurred on Cabantian Road in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. Mariscal, […]
Tempura Vendor Arrested in Drug Buy-Bust Operation
Lamitan City, Basilan – A tempura vendor was apprehended by personnel from the Lamitan City Police Station after being caught with a sachet believed to contain illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation in Sitio Nawasa, Barangay Maganda, Lamitan City, Basilan yesterday afternoon, July 10. The suspect, identified as Basher Bonifacio Macrohon, also known as “Karding,” […]