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Affected families increase as “Nina” continues to pummel Luzon, Visayas

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported of the increased number of affected families, mostly in Luzon as as typhoon Nina continued...

Diaz to compete in World liftfest

Olympian Hidilyn Diaz will compete in next year’s World Weightlifting Championship in Anaheim, California. It will be Diaz’s third time to join the tournament organized...
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Gov’t ‘more open’ to RCEP trade pact: Dominguez

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the Duterte administration will look "closely" at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), given its new policy of...
BIGWIN. The Philippines’ Aston Palicte (left) connects to the face of Oscar Cantu. (Philboxing.com)

Palicte wins first US fight

Filipino pugilist Aston “Mighty” Palicte (22-2-18 knockouts) made his American debut successful by winning a split decision verdict (by scores of 98-92, 96-94, 92-98)...
PAY HIKE ASSURED. Secretary Silvestre Bello III of the Department of Labor and Employment gives updates on the programs and efforts of the agency for the working class sector of the country including the planned P38 to P48 basic wage increase in the Davao Region. Bello was among the guests of yesterday’s AFP-PNP Press Corps at The Royal Mandaya Hotel. LEAN DAVAL JR.

DOLE: Workers entitled to added pays on holidays

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III has reminded the private employers to implement proper wage rules and occupational safety standards during the Christmas and New...

Caltex continues expansion with more service stations in Davao

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, recently opened a new Caltex service station along McArthur Highway, Dumoy,...

Dev’t in Mindanao seen after CRDA consultation — TESDA

The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and Regions 9, 10 and 12 can now expect development following the successful consultation for the Comprehensive...

Army convoy hit by roadside bomb in Maguindanao

Suspected bandits set off at 7 a.m. on Thursday a powerful improvised explosive device along the national highway here while a military convoy of...

BFP reminds public to practice fire safety

In line with the celebration of Christmas and New Year, Dabawenyos are being reminded by the Bureau of Fire Protection to practice fire...
COMVAL TO DAVAO DE ORO. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Compostela Valley Provincial Director Lucky Siegfred Balleque bares the proposed change of name of Compostela Valley Province to Davao de Oro, a move initiated by ComVal Province Governor Tyron Uy. Balleque made the disclosure during yesterday’s DTI 11 presentation of the agency’s 2016 accomplishments and next year’s plans. LEAN DAVAL JR.

Leaders want ComVal renamed ‘Davao de Oro’

Compostela Valley Provincial Director Lucky Seigfred M. Balleque disclosed on Tuesday that the provincial government plans to propose the renaming of Compostela Valley province...