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Con-com urged to assure sturdy federalism model

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno, chair of the consultative committee (Con-com) to review the 1987 Constitution, on Monday convened the first session...
Child evacuees take a nap on the floor in one of the classrooms of the Iligan City National School of Fisheries in Barangay Buruun Tuesday afternoon (6 June 2017). Thousands of Maranaos have fled Marawi because of the ongoing skirmishes between government soldiers and the Maute Group. MindaNews photo by AUBREY ROCIN LLAMAS

Bill to protect kids in armed conflict gains traction

The House of Representatives has taken a huge step toward enhancing state protection of children’s lives and their rights in times of war during...
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III / DOF Photo

Closer Alibaba, RP ties sought

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has invited the Alibaba Group to partner with the Duterte administration and the private sector in building an inclusive...

Quiboloy not detained in Hawaii – spokesman

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy was not detained at the airport in Honolulu, Hawaii after authorities reportedly found $350,000 in cash or P18.286 million (exchange rate:...
GREAT POTENTIALS SEEN. Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) trustee Marilou Ampuan says there is a need for the local Halal industry to strengthen its promotions to make Davao City a Muslim-friendly city. Ampuan also gave updates during this week’s edition of Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao on the Halal certifiers. LEAN DAVAL JR

Halal Week expo to raise awareness

The Universal Islamic Center Foundation (UICF) will hold a week of Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expo at Marco Polo Hotel Davao on  May...
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana delivers his message during the 119th Independence Day celebration in Davao City on Monday (12 June 2017). Mindanews Photo

Lorenzana rebukes HRW for ‘war crimes’ comment

MANILA -- The Department of National Defense has lambasted the international group Human Rights Watch’s (HRW) assessment that President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s offer to...
CLARIFYING CONCERNS. Department of Tourism secretary Wanda Teo (center), undersecretary Katherine De Castro and undersecretary Frederick Alegre, discuss with members of the media the agency’s concerns and issues including the closure of Boracay during a news conference at Marco Polo Davao on Friday. LEAN DAVAL JR

DOT czar denies bringing makeup artist during trips

Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo denied tagging along her makeup artist and utility personnel in domestic and international travels despite the warning issued by President...
FILLING THE GAPS. Personnel from the Davao City Police Office’s (DCPO) bicycle patrol unit traverse along E. Quirino Avenue in Davao City on Wednesday. Bike-riding personnel constantly patrol the streets to intensify visibility of the authorities in the city. LEAN DAVAL JR

‘Most dangerous city’ tag won’t affect tourism-exec

The local tourism industry won’t be affected by the statement of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV that it is the country’s most dangerous city, an...
TOP-LEVEL GUEST. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte attends Senator Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao's 38th birthday celebration at the KCC Mall Events & Convention Center in General Santos City on Saturday night. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo

President Duterte, Manny Pacquiao banner guests in DAVRAA opening

President Rodrigo Duterte has been invited to be the keynote guest in the opening of the Davao Regional Athletic Association (DAVRAA) on Sunday. The President,...

Sports delegations advised to behave

Participants to the Davao Region Athletic Association hosted by Davao City are asked to observed the law or behave at all times. “There is a...