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DAVAO REGION HOSPITAL HAS 160TH MALASAKIT CENTER

The launch of the 160th Malasakit Center at Davao Occidental General Hospital in Malita, which Senator Bong attended, ensures that each province within the Davao Region is now home to at least one Malasakit Center, marking a milestone in the country’s efforts to provide accessible medical assistance to those in need particularly poor and indigent […]

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MMDA DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM SENT TO DAVAO REGION

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)’s 30-man contingent has arrived in Davao City to provide assistance to communities affected by massive flooding and landslides in Davao Region. The contingent was deployed through the initiative of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr.  when he mentioned during the situation briefing held […]

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GIVE DAVAO REGION WORKERS P418 WAGE HIKE – TUCP

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has filed a P418 wage hike petition before the Region 11 wage board based in Davao City. The proposed amount is on top of the existing P396 current minimum wage rate which covers Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, Davao de Oro, and […]

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DAVAO CITY IS CHOCOLATE CAPITAL OF PH — VILLAR

Citing Philippines Statistic Authority (PSA) data showing Region XI (Davao Region) as the top cacao producer in the country, Senator Cynthia Villar wants to declare Davao City as the “Chocolate Capital of the Philippines” and Region XI as the “Cacao Capital of the Philippines.” In her Sponsorship Speech on the proposed Senate Bill 1741, Villar […]

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DA GIVES DAVAO FARMERS P53M-WORTH OF MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT – DAR

To improve quality, prevent post-harvest losses, and increase the production of rice in the Davao Region, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has distributed farm machinery and equipment to various farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs). Agriculture Secretary William Dar and DA Region 11 Director Ricardo Oñate, Jr. awarded a total of P53.4M-worth of farm machines to […]

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MINDANAO WILL BE THE FOOD BASKET OF THE PHILIPPINES – DAR

Mindanao will be the food basket of the Philippines and will be given its due share and priority in agriculture and rural development. This was the assurance given by Agriculture Secretary William Dar in a press briefing in Davao City recently where he cited Mindanao’s contributions to the country’s economy. Dar cited the potentials of […]

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I’M READY TO BE OF SERVICE TO FELLOW FILIPINOS – GO

Senator-elect Bong Go attended the thanksgiving party organized by his supporters and friends at Davao City’s Arcadia Lifestyle Center. Go extended his utmost gratitude to the people behind his success, and for landing on the third spot in the 2019 senatorial race. “Sa mga kapatid kong Pilipino, maraming maraming salamat po sa suporta at tiwala. […]