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UPMin positioning as AI hub in the region

The University of the Philippines in Mindanao (UPMIN) is looking to become a hub of artificial intelligence or AI in the region. “One of...
City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) head Dionisio Abude Jr. notifies the public of the road closures during and after the Parada Dabawenyo on Saturday. He also advised Dabawenyos to expect moderate to heavy traffic during the said activity. LEAN DAVAL JR.

CTTMO announces road closures for “Araw’s” Parada Dabawenyo

Expect heavy traffic on Saturday March 18) during the traditional Parada Dabawenyo event of the 86th Araw ng Davao celebrations after the City Transport...
A resident dries coconuts next to a road in Brgy. Libertad, Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) in this undated photo. The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) gave its assurance of continuous expansion and modernization of the country’s coconut industry. LEAN DAVAL JR.

PCA vows improved coconut production via modernization

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) assured Tuesday of the continuous expansion and modernization of the country’s coconut industry. During the Laging Handa public briefing, PCA...
Police Regional Office (PRO 11) spokesperson Major Eudisan Gultiano says during this week's AFP-PNP Press Corps media forum at The Royal Mandaya Hotel that PRO 11 will be recommending the suspension of the "Permit To Carry Firearms Outside of Residence” (PTCFOR) in Davao Region during the Ironman 70.3 event, slated on March 26, 2023. LEAN DAVAL JR.

PRO 11 to suspend gun permits in Davao Region during Ironman 70.3

Other than the traditional starting gun to flag off the participating athletes, there will be no other guns allowed for civilians during the Ironman...
Governor Emmylou "Lala" Taliño-Mendoza of Cotabato Province bares during her State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Provincial Gymnasium in Amas, Kidapawan City on Tuesday that the provincial government is accelerating the establishment of Central Mindanao Airport (CMA) and a Provincial Agro-Industrial Park (PAIP) is being built to complement the airport. LEAN DAVAL JR.

Cotabato accelerates building of Central Mindanao Airport

The Province of Cotabato is accelerating the establishment of the Central Mindanao Airport (CMA), which is currently in the land acquisition phase. In her State...
A passenger bus, which is part of the Peak Hours Augmentation Bus Service (PHABS) of the city government of Davao ahead of the implementation of the High Priority Bus System (HPBS), traverses along E. Quirino Avenue in this undated photo. The Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board 11 (LTFRB 11) said on Wednesday that it has already identified two scrapping facilities in Davao City for the HPBS project. LEAN DAVAL JR.

Consortium suggested to handle one HPBS route

An official of the City Cooperative Development Office (CCDO) on Tuesday suggested that transport cooperatives that will be affected by the looming implementation of...

Quake victims in Davao de Oro receive aid from PH Red Cross

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has deployed its emergency medical services (EMS) team to Davao de Oro after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the...
Over 11,000 marginalized workers in Davao City receive Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) assistance since October 2022 through the facilitation of the Office of the First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte. LEAN DAVAL JR.

Rep. Pulong facilitates release of government assistance to over 11,000 marginalized workers

More than 11,000 beneficiaries in Davao City received cash assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE's) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers...

DSWD 11 to implement Cash For Work program for quake victims

The regional office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD 11) will be implementing the Cash For Work (CFW) program for the...
HOW TO DO IT.Personnel from Task Force Davao carry a “wounded victim” away from the explosion site during the nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill along Bolton Street in Davao City on Thursday. LEAN DAVAL JR.

Need for more quake drills in local communities: OCD

An official of the Office of Civil Defense 11 (OCD 11) admitted on Monday that only a small chunk of the public are familiar...