UP Mindanao’s 3rd Summa Cum Laude hails student-teacher-parent collaboration
Leading its 25th Commencement Exercises, University of the Philippines-Mindanao summa cum laude and class valedictorian, Meluzvia Marie Amora stressed the need for cooperation between scholars, their parents and their educators during her valedictory address.
Tagum diocese inaugurates ‘reinvigorated’ Christ the King Hospital
The Diocese of Tagum inaugurated the Christ the King Specialist Hospital (CKSH) at the site where its first hospital, founded 60 years ago, was established by its first bishop.
Borongan City to host 2nd National Surfing Summit in November
Borongan City, Eastern Samar is set to hold the much awaited 2nd National Surfing Summit from November 24-26.
ADB oks $1 billion loan for Davao’s ‘green’ public transport
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved last June 29 a $1 billion loan to finance an eco-friendly public transportation project of Davao City.
Angat Buhay Foundation turns over new school building, dorm for girls in Bicol
Former vice president Leni Robredo led in the turnover of two school buildings, a school dormitory for girls, and in the recognition ceremony of more than 500 Grade-1 pupils in the Bicol region.
Marcos Jr. appoints OICs of Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed Abdulraof Macacua and Bai Mariam Mangudadatu as officers in charge of the newly established provinces of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur.
5.7 quake shocks Cagayan
Calayan, Cagayan was rocked by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
NPA’s rising activity in Masbate disrupting learning – DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) said activities of communist rebels in Masbate have reached an “alarming rate,” disrupting learning in the province.
Singer Michael Pangilinan’s ‘Para makagawa tayo ng baby!’ joke at La Salle-Dasma concert slammed
Students and alumni of the De La Salle University – Dasmariñas expressed their disgust over singer Michael Pangilinan’s comments during his performance at a benefit concert held within the university.
Davao de Oro placed under state of calamity
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the resolution putting the entire province under a state of calamity during a virtual session on Saturday, March 11.
Magnitude 5.9 Davao de Oro quake affected over 2,900 families
The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) said that more than 2,900 families were affected by the magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Davao de Oro last March 7.
Cebu province has African swine fever outbreak
Central Cebu province is experiencing an outbreak of African swine fever, the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed.
5.9 quake shocks Davao de Oro
Davao de Oro was struck by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Bishop calls for discernment, dialogue amid SMNI’s red tagging of church workers, peace advocates
A Roman Catholic bishop called the hosts of the program of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) to “a prayerful discernment and a peaceful dialogue for truth and love” amid the program hosts’ red-tagging accusations..
Over 100 aftershocks recorded after Masbate quake
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded over 100 aftershocks after the magnitude six earthquake in Masbate.
LPA off Mindanao enters PAR
The low-pressure area (LPA) spotted near Mindanao has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.