DAVAO CITY – Two local officials from Barangay Matina Pangi were apprehended by the combined forces of CIDG-DCFU and Talomo Police Station on June 9 for falsification of public documents. The arrested individuals were identified as Barangay Kagawad Julito Reston, 57, and Barangay Treasurer Dexyma Robillo, 34. Their arrest was made in response to a […]
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More than 100 houses in 23-C village Davao City ravaged by whirlwind
DAVAO CITY – Barangay 23-C in Davao City was battered in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 13, when strong winds and tornadoes wreaked havoc in the area. According to a Facebook post by Ry Llanes, garbage and debris were seen swirling through the streets, posing a significant threat to residents and their properties. […]
Triathlete ‘Exotic’ wins overall title in Ironman 70.3 in Subic
SUBIC BAY – Triathatlete John De Deus Alcala, better known as John “Exotic” Alcala, emerged victorious as the overall finisher in the individual male category at the recently concluded Century Tuna Ironman 70.3 event held in Subic Bay. Alcala claimed the top spot in the male 25-29 age category. The race proved to be a […]
Basilan General Hospital expands bed capacity to 100
BASILAN – Basilan General Hospital commenced its upgraded operations on Independence Day after receiving permission from the Department of Health (DOH) to expand its capacity to 100 beds. The DOH has provided the hospital with modern equipment, enabling them to accommodate a wider range of patients and eliminate the need to transfer certain cases to […]
Red Cross Zamboanga launches vaccination drive to protect children from diseases
In an effort to provide essential vaccinations to eligible children in Zamboanga City, the Red Cross Zamboanga Bakuna Team embarked on a comprehensive tour throughout the area. Their primary objective was to distribute measles, rubella, and oral polio vaccines to children aged 0 to 59 months. Working in close coordination with personnel from the Talon-Talon […]
28 Fishermen in Tagum City receive fiberglass motorboats
TAGUM CITY – In an effort to enhance the livelihood opportunities of local fishermen, the local government of Tagum City in Davao del Norte has provided 28 fishermen with a robust motorized fiberglass boat through their Fishery Support Program. Mayor Rey Uy, the driving force behind this initiative, specifically opted for fiberglass boats due to […]
Kinse ka Mall himoung presinto sa barangay eleksyon
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO — Kinse ka mga mall ang napili sa Commission on Elections (Comelec) kung diin ipahigayon ang Barangay ug Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Sumala sa Comelec ang kinsi ka mall nahimutang sa Metro Manila, Region IV-A, Region V ug Region VII. Ang department sa Education and Information sa Comelec ang mohatag sa detalye […]
DOH promotes biking as alternative transport
DAVAO CITY — newly appointed Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Saturday promoted biking as alternate transport citing its health benefit. The new health chief on Saturday joined Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, to celebrate the World Bicycle Day which aims to promote the use of bicycle as a sustainable, affordable, and alternative means of transportation. […]
Davao del Norte gov delivers aid to flood victims
DAVAO DEL NORTE – Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Hubahib provided immediate help to flood victims in San Miguel and Kinamayan in Santo Tomas on June 8. The two barangays were among the heaviest hit by recent heavy rain. Relief goods were also distributed to residents through the provincial social welfare and development office in cooperation […]
DSWD XI gives cash aid to Davao de Oro quake victims
DAVAO DE ORO – DSWD Region 11 continued the simultaneous emergency cash transfer payout on June 7, at its regional field office for victims of the earthquake that hit the province last March 2023. P8,685,j120 was given to affected families from Compostela, Maragusan, Monkayo, Montevista and New Bataan. This was led by regional director Vanessa […]
Service disruption on June 13 in the northern part of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct an additional power interruption on June 13, Tuesday, affecting customers in the northern part of Davao City. This power interruption is necessary to conduct maintenance works on Buhangin Substation Transformer 2. The power interruption will be for 1 hour anytime between 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. to […]
2.26 million Pinoy Jobless in April : PSA
DAVAO CITY —-The number of jobless Filipinos hit 2.26 million in April, this was the figure given by the Philippine Statistics Authority on Friday June 9. In a press conference, National Statistician and PSA chief Claire Dennis Mapa reported that the number of unemployed persons aged 15 years old and above declined to 2.26 million […]
Sandigan affirms conviction of ex-Bukidnon registry officer
DAVAO CITY —-The Sandiganbayan sustained the decision of the Regional Trial Court in Bukidnon province in sentencing Atty. Manuel C. Felicia to ten years imprisonment for graft. The anti-graft court denied the appeal filed by Felicia, the former chief of the Register of Deeds in the province of Bukidnon. The Bukidnon regional trial court (RTC) […]