Category: General

Cagayan de Oro: The Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao (DOT-10) has completed 170 tourism road projects worth PHP6.16 billion over the past eight years, significantly boosting the region’s tourism infrastructure. According to Philippines News Agency, during Tuesday’s Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum, DOT-10 Director Marie Elaine Unchuan stated that the projects, implemented from 2016 to 2024, paved 210.05 kilometers of roads under the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program. Unchuan highlighted the collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways and local government units across the region’s five provinces as a key factor in the successful execution of these projects.

Davao City: Police here confiscated PHP10.7 million worth of illegal drugs in February, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported Tuesday. Col. Hansel Marantan, acting DCPO chief, said 108 anti-drug operations resulted in the arrest of 145 suspects and seizure of 1.51 kg. of shabu and 4.05 kg. of marijuana. According to Philippines News Agency, the shabu is worth PHP10.2 million, and the marijuana is worth PHP487,072, police said. Police also arrested 89 people for illegal gambling and confiscated PHP225,842 in bets. In addition, police arrested 168 wanted people, including 53 most wanted people. Operations targeting loose firearms resulted in

Iligan City: Iligan City will offer free services in celebration of National Women’s Month. According to Philippines News Agency, the services include legal advice, psychosocial support, and mental health support, as stated by Al-Azenereeh Madale, head of the Iligan Gender and Development Office. “We will also provide cervical cancer screenings,” Madale said. “These services will be provided as part of our ‘Babae ka, Asenso Caravan.’” The Iligan City government will also launch the “Babae ka Purple E-Card,” which will be available to all women and grants holders a 2 percent discount on basic commodities. Madale mentioned that the e-cards are

Bacolod: The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) on Tuesday reported a continued decrease in crimes against women and children, with only seven cases recorded in the first two months of 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Rowena Jean Magan, officer-in-charge of the BCPO – Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD), expressed optimism that figures for the first quarter of 2025 will be significantly lower than the 37 cases reported during the same period in 2024. Among the seven cases recorded since January, three involved violations of Republic Act 9262, also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children

Dinagat Islands: The province of Dinagat Islands has been granted PHP30 million by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga (DSWD-13) to support various livelihood initiatives. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. stated in a phone interview that PHP15 million of the funding will support the enterprise and economic activities of 25 civil society organizations (CSOs). The grant, part of DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), was officially turned over to the provincial government on Monday. Three CSOs from Libjo town-Llamera Achievers Sustainable Livelihood Program Association, Rosita Unity Sustainable Livelihood Program Association, and Imelda Sustainable Livelihood