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Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’
Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’.....»»
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......»»
Marcos: Philippines tourism in stiff competition with Asian neighbors
"We are in very stiff competition. Thailand has done an extremely good job in promoting tourism. Korea has done a very, very good job doing that. Indonesia, the same thing. Vietnam, the same thing," the president said......»»
Carvajal: Last thing we need
Carvajal: Last thing we need.....»»
Kylie Padilla sa pagiging single mom: ‘The hardest thing…in my life’
ANO nga ba ang pinakamahirap na hamon sa buhay ni Kylie Padilla? Ayon sa kanya, ito ay ang pagiging single mom sa dalawa niyang anak na sina Alas Joaquin and Axl Romeo. “Being a single mother is the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life,” caption ni Kylie nitong Mother’s Day,.....»»
Bohol encounter: Police on full alert following clash with ‘NPA fighters’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bohol encounter on Friday between government forces and NPA rebels has put the province’s entire police force on full alert status. Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Norman Nuez said the Bohol encounter occurred in Bilar town. Nuez also relayed the agency’s official statement in a video posted.....»»
Charter Day, Prayer Rally: Cebu City police on full alert
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now on full alert status for the Charter Day celebration and Anti-Charter Change Prayer Rally this weekend, February 24-25, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, CCPO spokesperson, relayed that the full alert status has been enforced starting Friday morning, February 23. According to Rafter,.....»»
The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac
Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security
Tensions in the peasant community of Lupang Tartaria flared up starting April 16 when armed security forces from Jarton Security Agency, Inc. began threatening to erect a barricade around the vicinity. In response, the farmers erected their own fence and set up a protest camp. The post Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
B.C. s Filipino community celebrates federal budget nod to new cultural centre
Members of British Columbia's Filipino community say they're happy to see support in this week's federal budget to build a centre for their community......»»
OCD-Davao advocates for community fire brigades
AN OFFICIAL from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao) underscored the necessity of establishing community fire brigades as part of their community intervention strategy......»»
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......»»
Four die from gas poisoning in Nueva Vizcaya
Three persons, believed to be treasure hunters, and a village official died from methane gas poisoning in a tunnel in Purok 3, Barangay Magsaysay Hill in this town on Monday......»»
Paramount announces Scary Movie reboot, new live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Film studio Paramount Pictures pulled out the big guns at this year's CinemaCon with an array of future projects tapping into its treasure chest of modern classics......»»
Eala, French partner smash way to glory
Alex Eala added another diadem to her growing treasure chest by collecting a second doubles crown in the pro circuit in France......»»
Less is More: Simplifying Your Business for Maximum Impact
In the world of business, simplicity is the key to success – like finding a hidden treasure trove. When you strip away the unnecessary from your processes, everything runs smoothly, like a well-oiled machine. Ever struggled with overly complicated instructions? It’s like trying to navigate a maze without a map. But when you simplify things, […].....»»
Iyakan scene nina Barbie at Ate Guy bongga na sana pero bakit na-take 2?
HINDING-HINDI makakalimutan ni Barbie Forteza ang mga naging experience niya working with the National Artist Nora Aunor. For life na raw ite-treasure ng Kapuso Primetime Princess ang lahat ng natutunan at na-discover niya tungkol sa nag-iisang Superstar na si Ate Guy. Inalala ni Barbie ang ilan sa mga nagmarkang eksena nila ni Nora sa ginawa.....»»
TIIC taps Vivant unit for additional solar capacity
Cebu-based manufacturing firm Treasure Island Industrial Corp. has partnered with Corenergy, a subsidiary of Vivant Energy Corp., to boost the solar generation capacity of its packaging division by 729.3 kilowatt peak......»»
EDITORIAL - Preserving a geological treasure
In September last year, a provincial board member of Bohol had asked the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to stop the construction of private structures within the Chocolate Hills area......»»
Bukidnon cave claims lives of 4 Yamashita treasure hunters
The cave reeks of carbon monoxide, says a member of the local disaster risk reduction management office.....»»