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39 LGUs in Davao region suspend classes due to bad weather
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – At least 39 localities in the Davao region, including this city, suspended classes in public and private schools as of 7:55 a.m. Tuesday due to heavy rains since Monday night, which triggered flooding in some areas. The local government unit (LGU) of Davao City suspended classes in all […].....»»
DSWD execs attend Senate hearing on Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro ‘ayuda’ scam
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Legislative Liaison and Coordination Group Fatima Aliah Q. Dimaporo attends on Tuesday (January 23) the Senate hearing on the alleged ‘ayuda’ scam in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte that transpired during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections last October 2023. In her opening message, […].....»»
Punta Engaño residents want barangay officials suspended for graft
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Several residents from four Sitios in Barangay Punta Engaño in Lapu-Lapu City have filed a complaint before the Ombudsman Visayas for violation of R.A. 3019 otherwise known as The Anti Graft and Corrupt Practices Act against their barangay officials due to the continued ship wrecking operation of M/V Diamond Highway in.....»»
3 Tips for Small Businesses to Take Advantage of Major Events
There are a lot of important events throughout the year that can provide businesses with the chance to increase their sales. These events include fun and festive occasions like fiestas, as well as popular holidays such as Christmas, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day. For small businesses, seizing opportunities during major events can be a game-changer. Picture […].....»»
EDITORIAL — A different onion crisis
During the 2022 Christmas holidays, Filipinos reeled from the eye-watering prices of red onions, which surged to over P700 a kilo, with no white onions to be had for onion rings, burgers and bistek......»»
None of big winners in PCSO’s Christmas, New Year lotto games bet on all combinations, says GM
Senator Koko Pimentel, however, vows to pursue the probe, saying it usually takes months before games with a jackpot prize of P500 million or more are won – unlike in these draws.....»»
VM Quitain: City Council will revisit firecracker ban if necessary
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews – 11 January) – Davao City vice-mayor J Melchor Quitain Jr. said the City ordinance 060-02 also known as firecracker ban ordinance is “as good as it is now” but they would “revisit” it if necessary. Quitain said this amid allegations that organizers of the recent “Paghinugyaw: Sugat sa Bag-ong Tuig,” Davao City’s […].....»»
Mayor Honey calls on city officials, employees, to begin each day with a prayer
“Start your day with a prayer.” This was the appeal made by Mayor Honey Lacuna to all the officials and employees of the Manila city government, as the capital city joins the nation in the observance of the “National Bible’s Month.” The mayor also lauded City Administrator Bernie Ang, host of the flag raising ceremony, […].....»»
DOLE-Davao vows to strictly monitor compliance of employers with new wage order
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Davao Region vowed Monday to strictly monitor the enforcement of the daily wage increase in the area, warning non-compliant employers they could be meted hefty penalties with possible imprisonment. DOLE-Davao director Atty. Randolf C. Pensoy told the Kapehan sa Dabaw that the Regional […].....»»
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino Welcomes the Year of Wooden Dragon with a Blast
Enriched with the Lunar New Year spirit, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino celebrated the Chinese holiday with an energetic Wushu performance, a Lion and Dragon dance, and the prosperity tossing of Yee Sang on February 9, 2024. Officially opened by Bryan Lasala, the establishment’s Resident Manager and Officer-in-Charge for Hotel Operations, the gathering exhibited.....»»
Septic canal where 2-year-old boy drowned, drained
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Officials of Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City have started cleaning the open septic canal in Sitio 3-H where a child drowned recently. In a post, Basak Barangay Captain Jasmine “Daday” Chan said that they already drained the water in the septiccanal, with the help of the Clean and Green personnel of the.....»»
Missing man found dead in Barangay Bonbon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 50-year-old man who had been missing for two weeks was found dead in Sitio Golivas, Barangay Bonbon, Cebu City. The victim was identified as Adriano Fuentes Durano, a resident of Kiniasan, Barangay Bonbon, Cebu City. Police Major Philip John Libres, chief of Malubog Police Community Precinct, stated that on Tuesday.....»»
Edsa People Power Revolution: Prayer rally planned in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A prayer rally is set to happen in Cebu on Sunday, Feb. 25, to commemorate the Edsa People Power Revolution. Officials of the Cebu Coalition for Transparency, Accountability, Peace, and Security (TAPS), the lead convenor of the prayer rally, said that the gathering will be held at the Kasadya sa SRP.....»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
Abra barangay execs suspended for death penalty ordinance on garbage dumping
Barangay Calaba, Bangued chairman Renato Brasuela and five barangay councilors or kagawad, including the barangay Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson were suspended for three months for crafting a barangay ordinance in February that sought to mete out “death” as a third offense penalty for illegally dumping garbage......»»
2 from Marawi with gun, shabu in car arrested in Davao City
Two residents of Marawi City were arrested after policemen and soldiers in a checkpoint in Barangay Lasang in Davao City found P727,000 worth of shabu and a .45 caliber pistol in their vehicle early Saturday......»»
Davao gets investment pledges worth P3B
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 06 March) – The Davao City Investment Promotions Center (DCIPC) has recorded investment pledges worth P3 billion from different potential investors for this year, an official said. Christian D. Cambaya, head of DCIPC’s Investor Assistance & Servicing Unit, said during “Wednesdays Media Forum at Habi at Kape” that Davao is off […].....»»
Delays in road works causing traffic congestion in Davao
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 March) – Vehicle owners in the city had been airing complaints that delays in road works being done by the Department of Public Works and Highways – Davao Region (DPWH-Davao) have been causing traffic congestion. Manny de Mesa, a logistics truck driver, told MindaNews it is “very time-consuming” to enter […].....»»
Envi group urges Senate to probe Samal-Davao bridge project
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 15 January) – The Sustainable Davao Movement has called on the Senate to investigate the implementation of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project due to the ties of the government’s winning contractor, China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), to the China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), which the United States government blacklisted in […].....»»
Sports and medical tourism eyed to sustain Davao-Manado-Davao flights
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 January) — Sports and medical tourism is the “low-hanging fruit” that can sustain the possible revival of the air connectivity between Davao City and Manado in Indonesia, a business leader said. Arturo Milan, co-chair of the Regional Development Council, told “Wednesdays Media Forum at the Habi at Kape,” that tourism could potentially […].....»»