Official Statement of the City Government of Tagum on the Declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao The City Government of Tagum, along with the Tagum for Peace Movement and Hugpong Tagumenyos, condemn in strongest terms possible the assault by lawless elements in the Islamic City of Marawi. The peace-loving people of Marawi certainly does […]
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Of Martial Law Declaration in Mindanao
STATEMENT OF THE DAVAO CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, INC. (DCCCII) RE. THE MARTIAL LAW DECLARATION IN MINDANAO: Initially, this may lead to short-term setbacks as investors may be wary of the implications of a state of martial law but as a community, this should be looked upon as a short-term sacrifice that will ensure […]
Davao City sets security guidelines as the President orders Martial Law in MIndanao
DAVAO CITY, Philippines–City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio issued local guidelines in the light of the Martial Declaration by President Rodrigo Duterte. Despite the martial Law declaration, Duterte-Carpio emphasized the government is doing it’s best to secure the people as she asked people’s cooperation in the wake of this development. But Duterte-Carpio emphasized the local guidelines set […]
Davao City locked amid terror threats
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The city is locked, authorities adopt stricter measure to secure the people as Martial Law was declared in the entire Mindanao Island. In a dawn press conference, City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio advised Dabawenyos to stay inside their houses if they do not have very important things to do outside their residences. […]
Body of Romanian who fell off waterfall in Lake Sebu recovered
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — Rescuers recovered this morning the remains of a Romanian who went missing on Saturday after falling off a waterfall in Lake Sebu town in South Cotabato. Jose Parreno, assistant head of the Lake Sebu Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), said the body of victim Petrica Paul Bratu, […]
Philippines? Duterte? Your President is doing good, war on drugs!
DAVAO CITY– I just came home from a 10-day tourism program sponsored by the provincial government of Xinjiang China. China was the fourth country I visited in five months. In every foreign trip I had, I came home with a happy heart and with a deep sense of pride- I am a Filipino, the President […]
Stiffer regulations in firearms procurement-Duterte
DAVAO CITY, Philippines– Gun enthusiasts beware! Citing the loose government regulations in firearms procurement by private individuals resulting to arming the enemies of the state, President Rodrigo R. Duterte wants stiffer regulations for civilians who intend to buy firearms and ammunition. Speaking before the 25th Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD) […]
Ombudsman suspends Maguindanao Mayor
MANILA, Philippines- Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the one month suspension of Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao Mayor Datu Umbra Bayam Dilangalen for Simple Neglect of Duty. The Office of the Ombudsman found inconsistencies in Dilangalen’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) for the years 2009 to 2010. Based on the investigation conducted, the […]
Easter Mindanao hightens alert after US travel advisory
DAVAO CITY, Philippines–The recent travel advisory issued by the United States placed areas under the Eastern Mindanao Command on hight alert level. The US advised its citizens to avoid visiting Palawan due to possible terror activities in the area. Army Major Azra L. Balagtey, spokesperson for Eastern Mindanao Command told reporters that the alert status […]
Xinjiang communications has everything the world needs
XINXJIANG, China–Name it, they have it! That’s how journalist from 24 countries describe the communications center here. Government communications centre is concentrated in one big compound which the government owns. The facility is the home of Xinjiang’s communications from publication to broadcast (radio to television) to theatre, film making and digital media. The building showcases […]
Duterte appoints ex-AFP chief Cimatu as new DENR Secretary
MANILA, Philippines- President Rodrigo Duterte appointed former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Roy Cimatu as the new Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Cimatu’s appointment came after the Commission on Appointment rejected the bid of former DENR secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announced Cimatu’s […]
Duterte to visit Cambodia, Hong Kong, Beijing this week
MANILA, Philippines– President Rodrigo Duterte will be traveling to Cambodia, Hong Kong, and Beijing this week to attend several economic events. This as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Filipino community in Hongkong eagerly awaits Duterte. Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Robespierre Bolivar in a press briefing Monday revealed Duterte will be participating as honored guest at the […]
Drug use contributes to HIV epidemic, says health expert
MANILA, May 7 — Drug abusers, especially those who share needles when they inject drugs, run the risk of contracting communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), program manager of the Dangerous Drugs Abuse Program of the Department of Health (DOH), Dr. Jasmin Peralta, said drug users are inclined […]