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Council to appeal March 1 as special non-working holiday in Davao City
The Davao City Council is seeking to appeal to the national government to declare March 1 as a non-working holiday in honor of Araw ng Davao, the city's founding anniversary. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre emphasized the importance of this appeal for the people of Davao, expressing hope that the president will grant their request. This initiative comes as a response to a new bill that designates March 1 as the new founding anniversary, shifting the traditional celebration date from March 16. Despite the bill and law designating March 1 as a working holiday, the council aims to annually request Malacañang to recognize it as a non-working holiday. The appeal is intended to ensure that Dabawenyos can actively participate in the festivities. Additionally, the executive committee of Araw ng Davao is in the final stages of organizing events and activities for the celebration. Discussions have been ongoing, with plans anticipated to be finalized soon. This move reflects the council's commitment to honoring and celebrating the city's heritage and traditions......»»
Biz Bureau surpasses 43-K permit renewals
The Davao City Business Bureau has achieved a significant milestone by processing over 43,000 business permit renewals as of January 29, 2024, surpassing last year's numbers. Maribel Paguican, the Head of the Business Bureau, revealed this accomplishment in a radio interview on January 30, 2024. She highlighted the bureau's performance, stating that they had already exceeded the previous year's figures by 270 renewals. Despite the positive outcome, Paguican acknowledged that they are still short of reaching the 46,000 permits issued the previous year. With approximately 2,890 renewals remaining, including 291 applicants considering retirement, the bureau anticipates around 2,599 renewal applicants. Paguican emphasized the upcoming retirement deadline on January 31, urging business owners to comply to avoid penalties ranging from P1,000 to P5,000. She also advised on the required documentation for retirement, emphasizing the importance of submitting the necessary paperwork to facilitate the process......»»
PSSO warns anew vs building structures atop dikes, coastal road
The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office's (PSSO) Coastal Road and Davao River Monitoring Team has issued a renewed warning to Dabawenyos against constructing buildings on top of dikes and along the coastal road. This caution follows the dismantling of 334 illegal structures from October 2020 to the third week of January 2023. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay emphasized that these structures, including house extensions, kitchen extensions, cages, and sala extensions, are typically found atop or attached to dikes and gabions near the Davao River. Recent operations in the Talomo District involved the removal of a hut at Purok 8 Iñigo, Matina Pangi, and a reconstructed fisherman's kiosk at the Punta Dumalag section of the Coastal Area. Sumagaysay highlighted that the PSSO collaborates with barangays to identify and address illegal structures, and owners are given the choice to self-demolish or have the PSSO carry out the demolition. Sumagaysay stressed that illegal structures on dikes and gabions pose risks to the structure's integrity, potentially leading to increased flooding and related issues. He urged residents living near the river to refrain from constructing any form of extension or additional structure on the dikes, emphasizing the need to preserve their stability to prevent flooding and overflow. The PSSO does not have a specific target number of structures to dismantle, but rather identifies them during monitoring and inspection, working in coordination with barangays and purok leaders. Sumagaysay hopes that the public comprehends the purpose behind these dismantling efforts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the dikes to mitigate flooding risks......»»
FPRRD opposes disguised Charter change initiative
Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has vehemently opposed the disguised People’s Initiative for Charter change, denouncing the cash-for-signature campaign as repugnant and a disgraceful act during a YouTube interview with Banateros Brothers on January 22, 2024. Duterte emphasized his disapproval of the initiative, urging for it to be halted, particularly criticizing the payment of individuals to sign the documents. He warned that such actions could lead to a new Constitution that might destroy the nation and open avenues for political abuses. Duterte stressed the importance of democracy in the Philippines, asserting that those seeking to remain in power should go through the electoral process. He highlighted that a well-performing and non-corrupt individual would retain power, while those with poor performance would be ousted through the electoral process. Expressing satisfaction with the current Constitution, Duterte argued that it has contributed to stability, reducing conflicts with groups like the New People's Army (NPA). He strongly advised against meddling with the Constitution, cautioning that it would only bring trouble to the country. Duterte pledged active opposition to the initiative, stating that he would campaign against it. Additionally, residents of Calinan District, Vice President Sara Duterte, and Representatives Isidro Ungab and Paolo Pulong Duterte have also voiced opposition to the People's Initiative for Charter Change. Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles, the representative of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist, alleged to have started the cha-cha signature campaign, has yet to issue an official statement on the matter as of the latest update. Related stories include the denouncement of alleged `vote buying’ in signing the petition for Cha-cha by Davao City lawmakers, Vice President Duterte's condemnation of the cash-for-signature drive, and a prayer rally against PI’s Cha-cha on Jan 28......»»
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 6
This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 6, 2024, which is the Wednesday of the third week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 5 Daily Gospel, March 4 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 18, 21-35. Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»