Uy to perform ‘immediately’ all functions, duties of governor
DAVAO del Norte Acting Governor De Carlo “Oyo” L. Uy said he would immediately perform the duties and responsibilities required of him as the acting governor......»»
DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam
The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»
DepEd: Let teachers focus on classroom duties
The Department of Education has warned officials and personnel of administrative repercussions for requiring teachers to perform “unnecessary tasks” that distract them from teaching functions......»»
Samsung’s S24 enhances integration of practical AI tools with smartphones
The S24 uses on-device processing for functions such as call translation for better data privacy, and cloud-enabled AI for some image editing functions.....»»
Nestlé backs special duties to aid local coffee industry
Nestlé Philippines Inc. supports the use of collected special duties on imported coffee products by the government to develop the country’s domestic coffee industry, a ranking executive said......»»
Soriano: 90% of directors unaware of their critical fiduciary duties
Soriano: 90% of directors unaware of their critical fiduciary duties.....»»
Constitutionality of Bangsamoro Local Government Code challenged at SC
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) — Three governors from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao filed this week a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the recently passed Bangsamoro Local Government Code (BLGC). Governor Abdusakur Tan of Sulu, Governor Mamintal Adiong of Lanao del Sur and Governor Bai Mariam Mangudadatu […].....»»
Maguindanao del Norte governor’s son appointed to Bangsamoro parliament
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 February)— The son of designated Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua has been appointed as member of the parliament of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) after his father vacated the post when he assumed as governor of the new province. The appointment of Jamel Balang Macacua, 33, came out last […].....»»
‘Perform acts of love during Holy Week’
Filipino Catholics should perform acts of love while observing Holy Week traditions, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas advised in a Facebook post......»»
Bakit hindi na nag-iinarte at nagsusungit si Chito kapag may concert tour?
MAS ganado at mas inspired na mag-perform ngayon si Chito Miranda kapag may mga concert ang Parokya ni Edgar, lalo na sa ibang bansa. Inisa-isa ng singer-songwriter ang mga dahilan kung bakit mas enjoy na enjoy siya sa pagtugtog at pagpe-perform kasama ang kanyang banda kung ikukumpara noon. Sa kanyang Instagram account, nag-share ang Parokya.....»»
IP rights advocate’s guardian says ward wished to bury her immediately
THE legal guardian of Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay, a revered advocate for Indigenous People’s (IP) rights, said that when her ward was still alive, she wished to be buried immediately so that she could not be used by her family......»»
Department of Agriculture to farmers: Replant immediately
The Department of Agriculture is urging rice farmers tilling at least 26,000 hectares to immediately replant palay after their harvest to mitigate the impact of El Niño on rice output......»»
DepEd urged to address staffing shortages to deload teachers of admin tasks
Educators from different schools in Luzon explained that while lightening teachers’ workload is an urgent need, there are not enough non-teaching personnel to deload them of administrative duties and hiring more personnel is not a guarantee in all districts......»»
Lacson our governor until 2028, Ferrer says
Lacson our governor until 2028, Ferrer says.....»»
MILF cites non-Moro governor’s support to peace process
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front on Wednesday awarded a non-Muslim governor of a province outside of the Bangsamoro region a special citation for supporting the peace overture between the MILF and Malacañang since its inception in 1997......»»
Cargo ship lost power and issued mayday before hitting Baltimore s bridge, governor says
Cargo ship lost power and issued mayday before hitting Baltimore s bridge, governor says.....»»
Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against Garcia after the governor issued a cease and desist order to the.....»»
Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills was allowed to construct and operate despite an investigation that started way back in 2018. Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado on Thursday, March 14, 2024, urged the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR).....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, March 14. Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills.....»»
Negros Island Region: NegOr governor welcomes reformation of NIR
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Negros Oriental Governor Chaco Sagarbarria welcomed the passage of the bill seeking to reform the Negros Island Region (NIR). Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) at the Capitol Social Hall on March 14, Sagarbarria said reviving the NIR would greatly benefit local.....»»
Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We’ll see each other in court.” This was the statement of former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña addressed to Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in relation to Garcia’s call on stopping the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) on province-owned lots along Osmeña Boulevard. “If the governor would insist.....»»