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Speed of Cha-cha signatures betrays fake people s initiative campaign, lawmaker says

“I think that the speed that these signatures are being gathered shows that there is indeed an organized effort with a lot of resources pushing for this fake people's initiative (PI),” Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers) said in a message to Philstar.com......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PHLPost partners with USAIDid-Speed on E-commerce initiatives

PHLPost partners with USAIDid-Speed on E-commerce initiatives.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Davao traffic office reminds motorists to follow new speed limit

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 8 January) – The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) here has intensified their campaign for the implementation starting Thursday, January 11, of the new speed limit ordinance, and reminded motorists to follow the measure to avoid getting fined. CTTMO head Dionisio Abude said they had given away around 50,000 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Philippines rises 23 spots in World Happiness Report

The Philippines rose 23 spots to land 53rd in the in the 2024 World Happiness Report. The Philippines was 76th in the World Happiness Report in 2023 and 60th in the 2022 report. The country also ranks as the 2nd happiest country in Southeast Asia, next to Singapore, which placed 30th. READ MORE: What makes Cebuano.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Pinoy children unable to report online sex abuse – report

Fifty-five percent of children surveyed in the Philippines did not know how to report harmful content on social media, a report on online child sexual exploitation and abuse revealed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Cebu City Council OKs release of unpaid salaries for 4 employees

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council recently approved the release of the remaining unpaid salaries of four City Hall employees a month after they reported their plight to the local press. The Cebu City Council approved today, May 15, the release of the remaining six months’ worth of salaries for four employees, who.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day

“Peaceful and justified,” these are the words of Azrael de Guzman, one of the six arrested youth activists during the May 1 protest, in an open letter to the public, calling for their immediate release. The post Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Women journos call for release of detained broadcaster Frenchie Mae Cumpio

On International Women’s Day, journalists have called for the release of detained community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio. The post Women journos call for release of detained broadcaster Frenchie Mae Cumpio appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save

BPI, DSWD teach 4Ps beneficiaries how to save.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

DSWD-Davao to aid disaster victims in recovery, rehab amid regionwide ECT payouts

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) reaffirmed its commitment to aid all victims of recent disasters in the Davao Region on their journey towards recovery and rehabilitation......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

DSWD introduces 3 schemes to distribute financial aid

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — To fast-track the distribution of financial assistance to social pension beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) issued Memorandum Circular No. 17, introducing three delivery schemes. This includes cash advances of special disbursing officers (SDOs) of the agency, door-to-door delivery for beneficiaries in critical condition, and the transfer of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

DSWD chief nakigtagbo sa mga kawani sa FO 7

DSWD chief nakigtagbo sa mga kawani sa FO 7.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

DSWD transitions to cash aid for calamity-stricken families

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Davao Region is now implementing the provision of emergency cash transfer assistance to families affected by weather disturbances in the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024