LAMITAN – Lamitan City Police are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old child, Sanaya Sabdalun Anjal, along with her mother, Linda Sabdalun Anjal (23 years old), and grandmother, Linda Anjal (51 years old). The incident took place in Barangay Balagtasan, Lamitan City, Basilan Province. According to the Lamitan City PNP […]
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Mental and physical well-being of children affected as Mayon Volcano continues to rumble
Tens of thousands of children forced to leave their homes by erupting Mayon Volcano are missing out on school and showing signs of psychological distress in cramped and unsanitary evacuation centers. The 28 temporary evacuation shelters, primarily located in schools, are congested and lack proper ventilation for women and small children, further exacerbating the challenges […]
Switching power interruptions on July 16 and 17 in the southern part of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct two sets of switching power interruptions on July 16 and 17, Sunday and Monday, affecting customers in the southern part of Davao City. These service disruptions are necessary to conduct 69 kV pole erection at Toril, Sirawan, and Binugao, and 69 kV pole relocation at crossing Ulas […]
IP students in Last Mile School shine in white graduation clothes provided by Newsline
DAVAO CITY — The day glows when seventeen (17) Ata-Manobo students from Sambulongan Elementary School in the hinterlands of Davao del Norte marched on their graduation day on Tuesday, July 11, wearing white graduation clothes. “I was teary-eyed when I watched the students garb in white, I cannot believe the white graduation clothes give them […]
Entry of smuggled cigarettes blocked at Davao checkpoint
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 […]
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 […]