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 […]
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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) […]
Davao del Sur holds medical mission in Kimlawis, Kiblawan town
DAVAO del Sur – Many residents of Kimlawis, Kiblawan in Davao del sur availed of medical services offered by the provincial government through the health office on Wednesday, June 7. Barangay Kimlawis is one of the remote villages in the province. Some services offered included medical consultations, eye checkups with free reading glasses, circumcision for […]
Tagum holds its largest mass wedding
TAGUM CITY – About 500 couples tied the knot together in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, the biggest mass wedding in the city’s history. Gowns, barongs, wedding rings, photos, bouquets and make-up were given for free. The program is an initiative of the local government through the civil registrar’s office, DSWD, Tingog Partylist, Office of the […]
122 ex-rebels in Agusan del Norte given financial aid
AGUSAN DEL NORTE – 122 ex communist rebels who were operating in Agusan del Norte were given 12 million pesos by the provincial government. The aid was given through the enhanced comprehensive local integration program or “e-clip” during a ceremony held on Thursday, June 8, at the provincial capitol compound in Butuan City. The assistance is […]
Customs uncovers P2.5-M marijuana declared as denim jeans
DAVAO CITY —The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Clark on Wednesday said it confiscated over PHP2 million worth of “kush” or high-grade marijuana in a shipment declared as denim jeans. District collector Lawyer Elvira Cruz, of BOC-Port of Clark in a statement said her agency uncovered 1,514 grams of kush marijuana worth PHP2.498 million through […]
Ex-village chief gunned down in General Santos City
DAVAO CITY –— The former Barangay Captain of Fatima in General Santos City was gunned down early Thursday, June 8. Police identified the victim as Jing Jayoma. Initial police investigation showed that the victim went out early but upon reaching Prk 5, Brgy. Fatima, at around 5:30 in the morning the still unidentified riding in […]
VP Sara Duterte attends Zamboanga del Norte’s 71st founding anniversary event
DIPOLOG CITY – Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte praised the week-long celebration of Hudyaka-Zanorte during her visit to the 71st founding anniversary of the province. According to Duterte, the holding of the activity is a sign that the province is continuing to develop. “The narrative on your unceasing socio-economic advancement is a […]
Military rescues Jolo suicide bomber’s son from Abu Sayyaf
BASILAN – A member of the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion successfully rescued a 15-year-old Indonesian national from the Abu Sayyaf group on Saturday, June 3. Joint Task Force Basilan acting commander Col. Frederick Sales identified the rescued minor as alias “Addih,” who is allegedly the son of terrorists who bombed 2019 Jolo Cathedral bomber Abbang […]
Malungon, Sarangani celebrates World Environment Day
Malungon town in Sarangani province celebrated World Environment Day last June 6. This year’s environmental awareness campaign’s theme was “No to waste: Advancing circular economy to beat plastic pollution.” It was held in Barangay Datal Batong. The local government through the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office of PNP Malungon, Dole Philippines and Mahintana Foundation […]