DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Government dispatched relief assistance to communities severely affected by the recent earthquake in parts of Soccsksargen and the Davao Region. A total of 4,000 boxes of relief goods and 3,000 one-liter bottles of drinking water were delivered to General Santos City, several areas in Sarangani province, and Jose Abad…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao Light and Power Company Inc. clarified on Tuesday, June 16, that the cause of the power interruption that hit several areas in Tagum City in Davao del Norte province on June 13 was a fault in the transmission line. The company said in a statement that a…
DAVAO CITY – The DITO Telecommunity and DITO BizBayan officially launched the ‘Bizbayani Awards’ on Tuesday, recognizing Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises as the modern-day heroes driving economic growth through innovation, resilience, and digital adoption. Officials of the DITO Telecommunity and DITO BizBayan said the launch, first in Davao, highlighted the role of MSMEs…
Following a Commission on Appointments hearing on the same day, Go told reporters he respects and acknowledges the new legitimate majority, and remains with the minority bloc no matter the odds. “This is democracy. Majority rules. Ganoon naman po ang Senado. Mananatili po ako dito sa minority. Kahit na dalawa na lang kami magkasama o…
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is eyeing a measure that will transfer several regulatory functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government agencies to make government approval processes more efficient and business compliance easier. According to Escudero, FDA’s mandate is so broad that its functions have led to overlaps and delays, and as…
Photo Courtesy: World Mission Society Church of God Philippines DAVAO CITY, Philippines — June 14, 2026 — Trees are seeds of hope for a sustainable future amid the growing challenges of climate change. Demonstrating its commitment to environmental protection, ASEZ WAO, the young adult worker volunteer group of the World Mission Society Church of God,…
Photo: Forbes “Your story isn’t meant to echo a previous chapter; it’s meant to write a whole new volume.”- Anonymous When my son Paolo was recently given an expanded role, he was excited about the move but reluctant at the same time. As his predecessor did a great job, Paolo feels that he has big…
With 22 days to go before the staging of the 1st Mindanao Adlai Production Forum in Valencia City, Bukidnon on June 28, is expected to have an overflowing attendance. At least 500 farmers, mostly members of Tribal Communities in Bukidnon and North Cotabato, including those who registered on-line, have confirmed their attendance. The Forum will…
Photo Courtesy: Bloomberg The country continues to sink deeper into economic hardship. Ordinary Filipinos are being squeezed from all sides as the cost of living rises while opportunities to improve their livelihoods remain scarce. For millions of families, making ends meet has become a daily struggle. Yet amid this suffering, there are those who appear…
A disgrace to the uniform and a betrayal of everything a true soldier is sworn to uphold. The Filipino people—many of whom struggle daily against poverty, rising prices, and economic uncertainty—faithfully pay their taxes to support the institutions of government, including the armed forces. In return, they expect those who wear the uniform to embody…
