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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.....»»
Philippine daily wage insufficient to meet family living expenses
MANILA, Philippines — The nationwide daily wage disparity averaged P762 as of March 2024, with the daily minimum wage averaging only P440, the think tank Ibon Foundation said on Wednesday. Data from the Ibon Foundation showed that the wage gap was computed based on the average daily minimum wage and the average family living wage.....»»
Daily Gospel, April 6
This is the Daily Gospel for today, April 06, 2024, which is the Satturday of Easter Week. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 5 Daily Gospel, April 4 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 16, 9-15. When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary.....»»
Daily Gospel, April 2
This is the Daily Gospel for today, April 02, 2024, which is Tuesday of Easter Week. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 1 Daily Gospel, March 30 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 20, 11-18. Mary Magdalene stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb and.....»»
Daily Gospel, March 28
This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 28, 2024, which is Holy Thursday (Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper). READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 27 Daily Gospel, March 26 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 13, 1-15. Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass.....»»
Daily Gospel, March 24
This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 24, 2024, which is Passion (Palm) Sunday. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 23 Daily Gospel, March 22 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 14, 1-72.15,1-47. The Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were to take place in two days’ time. So the chief.....»»
Daily Gospel, March 17
This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 16, 2024, which is the Sunday of the fifth week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 16 Daily Gospel, March 15 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 12, 20-33. Now there were some Greeks among those who had come up to worship at.....»»
Daily Gospel, March 16
This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 15, 2024, which is the Friday of the fourth week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 15 Daily Gospel March 14 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 3, 13-19. Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to.....»»
Daily Gospel, March 12
This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 12, 2024, which is the Tuesday of the fourth week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 11 Daily Gospel, March 9 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 5, 1-16. There was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now.....»»
Daily Gospel, March 2
This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 2, 2024, which is the Saturday of the second week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 1 Daily Gospel, February 29 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 15, 1-3.11-32. Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the.....»»
Daily Gospel, February 29
This is the Daily Gospel for today, February 29, 2024, which is the Thursday of the second week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, February28 Daily Gospel, February 27 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 16, 19-31. Jesus said to the Pharisees: “There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments.....»»
Daily Gospel, February 21
This is the Daily Gospel for today, February 21, 2024, which is the Wednesday of the first week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, February 20 Daily Gospel, February 19 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 3, 13-19. Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to.....»»
Daily Gospel, February 15
This is the Daily Gospel for today, February 14, 2024, which is the Thursday after Ash Wednesday. READ MORE: Daily, Gospel, February 14 Daily Gospel, February 13 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 9, 22-25. Jesus said to his disciples: “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the.....»»
Daily Gospel, February 11
This is the Daily Gospel for today, February 10, 2024, which is the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, February 10 Daily Gospel, February 9 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 1, 40-45. A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you.....»»
Daily Gospel, February 8
This is the Daily Gospel for today, February 8, 2024, which is the Thursday of the fifth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, February 7 Daily Gospel, February 6 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 7, 24-30. Jesus went to the district of Tyre. He entered a house and wanted.....»»
Exploring a world of creativity
FROM portraits to makeup to cosmetic tattoos and clothing, 26-year-old Dabawenya artist Goldie Siglos, known for her brand Bulawan (which means ‘gold’ in Bisaya), explores a diverse array of creative expressions. Goldie attended Brokenshire College of Toril for her basic education before pursuing a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts Major in Fashion Design at the Philippine Women's College......»»
Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»
Newborn found, rescued in Calinan
A newborn baby boy was discovered and rescued at Apigo Farm in Calinan, Davao City on January 22, 2024. Elmer Cawayan, a caretaker at the farm, found the infant wrapped in a black cloth and promptly alerted the authorities. The baby is currently under the care of the Calinan Police Station, City Social Welfare and Development Office, and Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. A video posted online expressed outrage at the parents' abandonment of the child, while the newborn is receiving medical attention at Dr. Lorenzo Principe Clinic. The Calinan Police Station is actively investigating to identify the infant's parents......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»