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Davao LGU to meet with vendors after video of goods’ confiscation went viral
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / March 25) – The Ancillary Services Unit (ASU) will meet again with vendors after a viral video of cellphone casing merchandise they confiscated near the new Agdao Public Market went viral on social media. “We’ll have a meeting together with the Davao City officials regarding the viral video. We will also […].....»»
Davao City Council moves hearing on traffic-causing road construction works
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews – 26 March) – The Davao City Council rescheduled to Tuesday, April 2, the second hearing on the suspended road construction works in the locality after key officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Davao region failed to show up Friday. The DPWH-Davao key officials are reportedly in […].....»»
Median age for marriage among PH women is 28, says PSA
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The median age for marriage in the Philippines falls between ages 28 to 30, according to the latest data posted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The PSA said, as per Vital Statistics, that the median age for marriage in the Philippines among women in 2022 was 28 years old. For.....»»
Colmenares says he has no plans to run for Senate in 2025 midterm polls
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bayan Muna chairperson and human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares revealed that he will not be running for the Senate in the 2025 elections. In 2022, Colmenares ran for senate. However, he informed Cebu media on Tuesday, March 5, that running in the 2025 polls would be challenging. “Medyo mahirap tumakbo sa.....»»
COMMENTARY: Winning or losing… the flower of our youth
NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) – It is with particular sadness to note that a young lady lawyer, a compañera, Atty. Hannah Jay Cesista, who just passed the “best bar ever” in 2022, was among those killed in hostilities between the New People’s Army (NPA)-Bohol that she was part of and combined police-military units […].....»»
Kumong Bol-Anon 14: Tagacanao faces acid test vs. Indonesian foe in first title fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Carcar City’s pride, Reymart “Cebuano Assassin” Tagacanao, will have his first title fight in the co-main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon XIV” on March 8 at the Saulog gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Tagacanao, 24, has come a long way since debuting as a professional boxer in 2022. From being an amateur.....»»
Three MPBs built in barangays of Calbayog City
Construction of three (3) multipurpose buildings in the First District of Samar has already been completed with a revised contract amount of P14.57 million, funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022......»»
Ukraine: New Findings on Russia s Devastation of Mariupol
(Kyiv, February 8, 2024) - The Russian military assault on the Ukrainian city of Mariupol between February and May 2022 left thousands of civilians dead and injured, including many in apparently unlawful attacks, and trapped hundreds of thousands for w.....»»
That extra step: How TV Patrol verified Rep. Paolo Duterte s questionable PHP51-billion infrastructure budget
CHEERS TO ABS-CBN's TV Patrol for its report that confirmed that Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte received a total of PHP51 billion for infrastructure projects from 2020 to 2022, when his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was still in o.....»»
River Crossing
Despite the strong current, a family dares to cross the Tubod River in Iligan City on Sunday morning (21 January 2024) shortly after attending a procession for the Santo Niño. Two of them are holding statues of Sto. Niño. The bridge in this area was damaged in a flood in March 2022 but still passable for pedestrians, and was completely washed away by another flood November last year. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA.....»»
Duterte meets press
Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte speaks before members of the media at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City on Saturday evening, 6 January 2024, the first since he stepped down as President on June 30, 2022. He announced, among others, that he has retired from politics, will not run for mayor in 2025, that President Marcos is “fine.” MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO.....»»
Bohol’s mining income reaches P40M in 2023
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Bohol earned over P40 million in mining income in 2023, the provincial government reported. The amount was “record high” for the provincial government that only earned P16.8 million in 2022. In an advisory, the provincial government said that Bohol’s mining income increased by 190 percent from only P13.8 million in 2020,.....»»
CCTO appeals for caution as motorcycle accidents rise
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) is urging motorcycle drivers to exercise caution while driving following a notable increase in the number of motorcycle accidents here. Corazon Yrog-irog, the head of the Traffic Education Section of CCTO, reported a surge in motorcycle accidents from January 2022 to July 2023. During CCTO’s.....»»
Davao region records 6 cases of fireworks-related injuries
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/December 31) – The Department of Health (DOH) regional office has recorded six cases of fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) from December 21 until 5:59 a.m. of December 31. Last year, the region recorded two cases from December 21, 2022 to January 2, 2023. “The latest case is from Mati and (it) occurred at home,” […].....»»
Cebu City collects P1.6M revenue from Colon night market operations
The Cebu City Government has raked in a total of P1.696 million in “arkabala” fees collected from vendors operating in the Colon night market from November 2022 to November 2023. City Treasurer Mare Var Reyes disclosed this during a press conference on Friday, December 8. The “arkabala” fee ranges from P10 to P50 and is.....»»
Data confident to surpass tourist arrival target for Holidays
The Davao Tourism Association (Data) is confident that they will surpass their target of 1.5 million tourist arrivals during the holiday season. The announcement was made by the Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) officer-in-charge, Jennifer Romero, who stated that they are aiming for at least two million tourist arrivals from November until the end of the year. Romero attributed the increase in tourist numbers to Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (Mice) bookings, foreign tourism, and improved mobility within the city. In contrast, there were only 700,000 visitor arrivals in 2022 from January to October. Jhune King Bacalla, representative of Data, expressed confidence that they will surpass the expected number of tourists visiting Davao for the upcoming Christmas-related events. Bacalla also addressed complaints about the lack of nightlife in the city, stating that there are plenty of other enjoyable activities such as food, cuisine, and tourism. Currently, Data is preparing for the Pasko Fiesta 2023, which started on November 28 and will run until December 31. The CTOO has already released the schedule of activities for the celebration, which includes various events and concerts. Additionally, 10,000.....»»
Davao City logs 229 HIV-Aids cases from Jan-May ‘23
Davao City has seen a concerning rise in HIV-Aids cases, with 229 cases reported from January to May 2023. This is compared to 396 cases recorded from January to September 2022. The youngest patient is only 10 years old, highlighting the urgency of sex education in schools. The main modes of transmission remain unprotected sexual interaction and sharing needles. Despite having a low infection rate, the Philippines has experienced a rapid increase in HIV-Aids cases. Since the 1990s, Davao City has recorded 4,513 cases, mostly among individuals below 18 years old......»»
VAWC cases in Davao City rise
The number of reported Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) cases in Davao City has increased in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to Lorna Mandin, head of the City Mayor's Office-Integrated Gender and Development Division (CMO-IGDD). Mandin revealed that the cases have risen to approximately 2,000, attributing the previous reduction during the pandemic to limited access and fear of going out. Most cases are from Talomo District, with victims aged 18 to 35 and 36 to 64. The increase in reported cases can be linked to more people reporting incidents compared to 2020 and 2021 when fear of Covid-19 deterred reporting. The IGDD handles cases falling under Republic Act 9262, involving perpetrators with an intimate relationship, not necessarily married. About 20 to 25 percent of these cases opt for psychological intervention. From January to December 2022, CMO-IGDD served approximately 1,206 clients, with 1,191 being women and 15 children. The department provides legal assistance, representation, and follow-up on cases, especially for those in remote areas. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DWSD-Davao.....»»
Trafficker mom offers own kids for online sexual exploitation
A 32-year-old woman from Talomo District, Davao City has been sentenced to four life imprisonments and ordered to pay a total of P6 million for multiple violations, including the violation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act. The woman was arrested after offering to sexually abuse her six-year-old son and one-year-old daughter in exchange for money or other considerations. The presiding judge found her guilty of qualified trafficking, child abuse, and offering child sexual abuse material through a computer system. In addition to the life sentences, she was also sentenced to an additional 14 years in prison and ordered to pay fines and damages. The arrest and rescue operation were carried out by law enforcement agencies in collaboration with social workers. The conviction is seen as a testament to the government's efforts to combat trafficking and online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. The International Justice Mission-Philippines estimates that nearly half a million Filipino children were victims of this crime in 2022 alone. Convictions like this are crucial in deterring such crimes and the community's vigilance in reporting cases is essential. To report information about child abuse, contact the Davao City Hotline or the Philippine.....»»
Manila to recycle 2022 Christmas décor
The city government of Manila will recycle last year’s Christmas decorations to save money, officials said yesterday......»»