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Davao City, Philippines

Probe on Lionair medevac plane may last 6-12 months: CAAP

PLANE PROBE. The flight data recorder (in photo), along with the cockpit voice recorder, of the Lionair medical p plane that burst on Sunday (March 29 ...

by: PNA

MANILA -- Investigation on the Lionair RP C5880 medical evacuation (medevac) plane that burst into flames during takeoff at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Sunday night may las ...

MANILA -- Investigation on the Lionair RP C5880 medical evacuation (medevac) plane that burst into flames during takeoff at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Sunday night may last six months to one year, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) spokesperson Eric Apolonio bared on Tuesday. In an online interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), Apolonio said the Philippines does not have a facility that could decode an aircraft's cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR). CVR records the audio environment in a flight deck while FDR collects and records data from a variety of aircraft sensors. CAAP investigators were able to retrieve both the medevac plane's CVR and FDR on Monday. Having these devices decoded is a tedious task, Apolonio said, adding that representatives from the aircraft manufacturer, operator, and CAAP investigator need to be present upon sending these abroad. Possible countries where these w ...

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PLANE PROBE. The flight data recorder (in photo), along with the cockpit voice recorder, of the Lionair medical p plane that burst on Sunday (March 29...

ADB lauds, supports PH efforts to combat COVID-19 pandemic

THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) has lauded the Duterte administration for its “proactive and preemptive” response to the coronavirus pandemic as it reassured the Philippines of its full support for the nation’s efforts to defeat this fast-spreading disease known as COVID-19. Underlining the ADB’s full backing for t ...

9 hours ago

President Asakawa meets Board members and Vice Presidents. ADB Website

Go pushes COVID-19 test for nurses who are PUI

DAVAO CITY — Senator Christopher Lawrence Go expressed support for the appeal of the Philippine Nurses Association to help nurses who are persons under investigation (PUI) be tested for COVID-19. “Dapat lang namang i-test ang mga nurse at iba pa nating health workers dahil sila ang pinaka-kailangan natin sa laban na ito. Dapat natin ...

1 day ago

Zambo City records 2nd COVID-19 case

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Inter-Agency Task Force on 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) announced that a second confirmed case has been recorded in this southern port city. Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, chairperson of the IATF COVID-19, said Monday the second confirmed case is a 48-year-old female from Barangay Tumaga with travel history fr ...

1 day ago

3 recover from COVID-19 in NorMin; positive cases at 13

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Health officials announced Monday that three of the 13 patients who tested positive of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have already recovered. Dr. Adriano Subaan, Region 10 director of the Department of Health, said via teleconference during the Inter-Agency Task Force on COVID-19 in the region, that the three patients ...

1 day ago

PRICE WAR: Saudi to raise oil exports to record levels

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | AFP | -Saudi Arabia said on Monday it will raise its oil exports to a record 10.6 million barrels per day starting from May despite a global supply glut, escalating a price war with Russia. Oil prices are languishing at 17-year lows as the coronavirus pandemic threatens a painful global recession that could further sap demand. Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter which already announced a sharp production increase for April, said it would add additional supplies to the global market, deepening a glut. & ...

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Aramco said it would boost its output after oil producers failed to reach a deal on production cuts (AFP Photo/Fayez Nureldine)

Mindanao

HEALTHY FOOD RATION. Local government workers of Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao prepare vegetables to be given to residents affected by the commu ...

Maguindanao LGU buys local vegetables for food ration

COTABATO CITY – A local government unit (LGU) in Maguindanao has ordered municipal disaster workers to buy the vegetable products of local farmers and include these in food packages that the local government unit (LGU) is giving to its constituents amid the community quarantine due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Mayor Mary Joy ...

1 day ago

Mayor assures Dabawenyos as City Hall gears for ECQ

DAVAO CITY — Mayor Sara Duterte on Tuesday assured Dabawenyos that the city will not be placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) unless every measure is in place to make sure everyone is ...

1 day ago

NEW NORM. A police officer asks for the destination of a motorist at the R. Castillo Street checkpoint in Davao City. Mayor Sara Duterte assured Dabaw ...

6 persons nabbed for selling overpriced alcohol, masks

DAVAO CITY — Six persons were arrested in separate entrapment operations on Monday for allegedly selling overpriced alcohol and face masks. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) spokesperson Captai ...

1 day ago

Mayor still waiting for SP probe on cockfight derby

Japanese man faces deportation for working without a permit

Tacurong Health officials search for embalmer, wake attendees of PH600

Curfew violators in Sto Tomas spend time with caskets

While everyone’s on home quarantine, backhoe destroys reef in Siargao town

No ECQ yet but city to roll out food, medicine passes

COVID-19 infected man who joins Davao derby triggers lockdown in Lanao village

Business

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City to buy farmers’ produce for distribution to Dabawenyos

The city government, through the City Agriculturist Office (CAO), is set to implement “Tabang sa Mag-uuma”, a buyback-repack-distribution scheme during the mandated quarantine period that aims to manage the corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic. But more than helping residents cope with the need to still purchase agricultural products par ...

1 day ago

Tourism sector asked to donate beddings to quarantine centers

MANILA – Senator Nancy Binay on Monday appealed to members of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP) to donate pillows and beddings and other essentials to designated COVID-19 quarantine ...

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Senator Nancy Binay

Senators urge swift rollout of cash aid to 18M poor families

MANILA – Senators on Monday asked both national and local governments to fast track the distribution of emergency cash assistance to 18 million poor families severely affected by the Luzon-wide ...

1 day ago

Oil prices slide on shattered demand

Demand explodes for New York food banks

Monthly emergency subsidy awaits 18M poor households

Gulf's massive migrant workforce fears virus limbo

GSIS, Pag-IBIG offer online loan applications

Recruitment agencies ordered to monitor status of OFWs

SEC issues cease and desist order versus Payasian

The Nation

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Go gives fire victims aid amid enhanced community quarantine

As Senator Christopher Lawrence Go continues to comply with the enhanced community quarantine protocols due to the COVID-19 emergency in the country, the Senator’s office still made efforts to provide immediate assistance to fire victims of Wawa Uno in Barangay Zapote V, Bacoor City, and Talon Village, Las Piñas City. “Sa pana ...

2 days ago

Panelo on ex-generals: ‘They get things done’

Why did President Duterte choose ex-military men to lead the implementation of the national policy against Covid-19? Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo b ...

5 days ago

Go to monitor implementation of Bayanihan to Heal as One Act

Senator Christopher Lawrence Go on Wednesday said as the country undergoes strict quarantine measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, he will ensure that the government cash aid provided under Repub ...

1 week ago

President Rodrigo Duterte signs Republic Act No. 11469 or the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act” with Senator Christopher Lawrence Go looking on. Cont ...

Go supports hazard pay for gov’t employees who work during community quarantine

WEEK OF PRAYER

Palace calls on people to ‘rise to the challenge’

Duterte places entire Luzon under ‘enhanced community quarantine’

Go commends DOH amid COVID-19 situation

DOH reports 34 new COVID-19 cases; total now 98

Curfew imposed on Metro Manila

Sports

PSC chairman William 'Butch' Ramirez speaks at the DSA Forum at the Annex of SM City Davao on February 27. Photo by Arjoy M. Ceniza

Ramirez: No Olympic cancellation yet but PH preparing for the worst

DAVAO CITY -- There has not been an official announcement by the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) or International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the potential cancellation of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, PSC chairman William ‘Butch’ Ramirez said they are “preparing for the worst.” This was revealed by Ramirez at ...

1 month ago

PSC sees long-term grassroots sports program as best legacy

DAVAO CITY -- The country’s top sports official believes a strong grassroots sports program is the best legacy in sports the Duterte administration can give the Philippines -- much better than a ...

1 month ago

PSC chairman William 'Butch' Ramirez speaks to the media at the DSA Forum on February 27. Photo by Arjoy M. Ceniza

DRFA loses to NOFA in PFF U15 Nat’l Championship semis

DAVAO CITY -- The Davao-South Regional Football Association (DRFA) under 15 boys football team has bowed out of contention for the championship in the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U15 Boys Nat ...

1 month ago

Ironman 70.3 Davao postponed

PICPA fun run targets P500k for scholarship fund

Favorites prevail in 2019 DCAA chess

ADDU claims slim victory over St. John Paul II to win LYR Cup crown

Talaingod girls in Manila for exhibition games with Hawaii, Thailand

Unit 2 tops Mati City division meet

Kings remain undefeated, Warriors nail 1st win in DPBL

Pep

The Ramon V. del Rosario - Siklab Awards organizing committee. The Ramon V. del Rosario - Siklab Awards Facebook page

Siklab Awards roadshow slated in Tagum City

DAVAO CITY (PIA) -- The National Building Summit: Davao Roadshow will be held in Tagum City on February 28. The roadshow will give an opportunity for the public to interact with Ramon V. del Rosario Siklab awardees. Siklab Awards are given to individuals who are established leaders, possessing an entrepreneurial spirit, embodying passion t ...

1 month ago

Northern Bukidnon State College names new president

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – Northern Bukidnon State College has recently named Dr. Catherine Roween C. Almaden as its new president. Northern Bukidnon State College offers undergraduate course ...

1 month ago

Northern Bukidnon Community College Facebook page

DCWD races for environment in Amazing EcoRace 2019

Davao City Water District held the Citywide Amazing EcoRace on November 24, 2019 as part of the celebration of November as Water Consciousness Month. The Citywide Amazing EcoRace was a ridge-to-reef 1 ...

1 month ago

MaOrganizers and participants of DCWD’s Amazing EcoRace 2019 pose for posterity after the marathon.

Habi Kadayawan: Weaving homegrown creativity, threading designers’ enterprise

A first in the world: Philippine Eagle flight demo takes off in Davao City

Pride in culture spells victory for Hiyas bet

Indak-Indak Sa Kadalanan: Telling the Lumad’s story through dance

Rhonson Ng’s bucket list-climb to Everest Base Camp

Kadayawan: Unity in diversity

Immersing in the culture of Davao City’s 11 tribes

On The Wall

Quarantine? Cook Congee

Comfort food? Congee. And as I dare say that with much conviction, you’d probably think I’m a product endorser for a congee brand in the country. With everyone on quarantine mode, it’s best to just take a breather and cook. You see, congee and I have this never ending foodieship that I take with me wherever I go. Being inside a ...

1 week ago

Davao Gulf: Sustaining reef fish diversity amid adversity

The Philippines is known to be a mega-diverse country in terms of marine fauna, which accounts for more than 2,500 species of reef fishes owing to its unique archipelagic setting. The country is divid ...

1 week ago

DAVAO GULF CORALS. Corals provide marine organisms food and shelter. CLETO L. NA?OLA JR.

Davao to have first luxury resort condo

DAVAO CITY — A mixed-use condominium development project that focuses on lifestyle leisure living will soon rise on a 2.8 hectare property in barangay Maa, this city. The project is known as ...

2 weeks ago

Dining area of a two bedroom unit

Davao Kilig Film Festival honors aspiring Davaoeño filmmakers

Mr. & Mrs. B will excite your palate

DepEd suspends NCR classes in all levels Tuesday due to Covid-19

PRRD wants ‘maximum’ penalty for Villavende’s killers

PRRD disregards PSG's ‘no touch’ policy

PSG to implement ‘no touch’ policy on Duterte, first family

Condition of 2 police generals in helicopter crash ‘improving’

Opinion

Tokyo Olympics takes a backseat

It’s quarantine for now for Philippine Sports Commission chair William “Butch” Ramirez like the rest of his countrymen. But so is the rest of the world for that matter. In the meantime, whatever expectations he has for the summer Tokyo Olympics will have to take the backseat. It is not going to happen this July and August as de ...

14 hours ago

Banish anger quickly

We get angry sometimes. Hopefully, it’s not very often.Truth is it’s not a pleasant state to be in. And ...

14 hours ago

Mass testing for the COVID-19 and presuming positive

There are some sectors of our society that demand mass testing for COVID-19. They think that testing a lot of people is important. I think the reason for the demand is knowing whether one has caught t ...

14 hours ago

What to do during lockdown

Fake news and media credibility

More to scrabble than meets the eye

Boys will be boys

Ditching fake news

What a big pity if…

More than a reality check, COVID-19 is a mortality check

News

No barangay checkpoints in nat'l highways: PNP

MANILA – The Joint Task Force Corona Virus Shield (JTF CV Shield) on Tuesday reminded all police units to ensure that no barangay checkpoints would be set up along national highways and provincial roads across the country. JTF CV Shield commander Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Se ...

1 day ago

COVID-19, Health Mayor Sara to Dabawenyos: Obey COVID-19 guidelines

Mayor Inday Sara Duterte urged Dabawenyos to stay focused and obey the government guidelines covering the fight against the spread of COVID-19 — instead of giving attention to statistics. ...

1 day ago

Ships, hotels eyed as quarantine facilities: Nograles

MANILA – The government is now expediting the process of transforming maritime vessels, hotels, and other private establishments into quarantine and isolation facilities, Cabinet Secretary ...

1 day ago

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Probe on Lionair medevac plane may last 6-12 months: CAAP

ADB lauds, supports PH efforts to combat COVID-19 pandemic

Go pushes COVID-19 test for nurses who are PUI

Zambo City records 2nd COVID-19 case

3 recover from COVID-19 in NorMin; positive cases at 13

PRICE WAR: Saudi to raise oil exports to record levels

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3 recover from COVID-19 in NorMin; positive cases at 13

PRICE WAR: Saudi to raise oil exports to record levels

City to buy farmers’ produce for distribution to Dabawenyos

Maguindanao LGU buys local vegetables for food ration

Mayor assures Dabawenyos as City Hall gears for ECQ

Mindanao

Maguindanao LGU buys local vegetables for food ration

Mayor assures Dabawenyos as City Hall gears for ECQ

6 persons nabbed for selling overpriced alcohol, masks

Business

City to buy farmers’ produce for distribution to Dabawenyos

Tourism sector asked to donate beddings to quarantine centers

Senators urge swift rollout of cash aid to 18M poor families

The Nation

Go gives fire victims aid amid enhanced community quarantine

Panelo on ex-generals: ‘They get things done’

Go to monitor implementation of Bayanihan to Heal as One Act

Sports

Ramirez: No Olympic cancellation yet but PH preparing for the worst

PSC sees long-term grassroots sports program as best legacy

DRFA loses to NOFA in PFF U15 Nat’l Championship semis

Pep

Siklab Awards roadshow slated in Tagum City

Northern Bukidnon State College names new president

DCWD races for environment in Amazing EcoRace 2019

On The Wall

Quarantine? Cook Congee

Davao Gulf: Sustaining reef fish diversity amid adversity

Davao to have first luxury resort condo

Opinion

Tokyo Olympics takes a backseat

Banish anger quickly

Mass testing for the COVID-19 and presuming positive

News

No barangay checkpoints in nat'l highways: PNP

COVID-19, Health Mayor Sara to Dabawenyos: Obey COVID-19 guidelines

Ships, hotels eyed as quarantine facilities: Nograles