#PHnews: Property developer in Davao City to upgrade tech services DAVAO CITY – Property developer DMCI Homes will soon harness technology-enabled services such as Wi-Fi in common areas, facial recognition and thermal scanners, to further raise the resort-living experience at Verdon Parc development along Ecoland Drive Corner Peacock Street here, a statement from the company … Continue reading #Philippines: Property developer in Davao City to upgrade tech services

#PHnews: Susukan must be made to answer for all his crimes: AFP MANILA – Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Abduljihad "Idang" Susukan must be made to answer for all the heinous crimes he has done, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Sunday."Susukan must be made to answer for a score of heinous crimes he has … Continue reading #Philippines: Susukan must be made to answer for all his crimes: AFP

#PHnews: NorMin prepares to reopen tourism industry MANILA – Northern Mindanao has been gearing up to reopen the region’s tourism industry to local tourists amid the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.Department of Tourism (DOT) Northern Mindanao Director May Salvaña-Unchuan emphasized the importance of complying with minimum health standards before tourism establishments are allowed to … Continue reading #Philippines: NorMin prepares to reopen tourism industry

#PHnews: San Juan City prepared in case Metro Manila reverts to GCQ MANILA – The San Juan City government is prepared in case Metro Manila reverts to general community quarantine (GCQ), Mayor Francis Zamora said on Sunday.In a social media post, Zamora expressed the readiness of the local government for the GCQ.However, Zamora said he … Continue reading #Philippines: San Juan City prepared in case Metro Manila reverts to GCQ

#PHnews: Pinay martial artist continues training in Bangkok amid pandemic MANILA – With the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic forcing travel restrictions in Bangkok, mixed martial arts fighter Denice Zamboanga has to stay in the Thai capital for now while continuing her training.However, this opened a chance for her to make an in-cage return to One … Continue reading #Philippines: Pinay martial artist continues training in Bangkok amid pandemic

#PHnews: MinDA identifies 22 ‘fish centers’ for EU funding DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has identified some 22 "fish centers" equipped with ice-makers, cold storage and processing facilities located in almost every coastal province of Mindanao for funding under the European Union's Mindanao Peace and Development Program (MINPAD) to be implemented this … Continue reading #Philippines: MinDA identifies 22 ‘fish centers’ for EU funding

#PHnews: Magnitude 5 quake jolts Batanes MANILA – A magnitude 5.0 earthquake jolted Batanes on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic quake struck 40 kilometers southeast of Sabtang at 10:53 a.m. It had a depth of 1 kilometer. Intensity V was felt in Sabtang, while intensity IV was felt … Continue reading #Philippines: Magnitude 5 quake jolts Batanes

#PHnews: Army confirms death of NPA female rebel in MisOr CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – The Army's 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB) on Sunday confirmed that one female rebel of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed during an encounter in the hinterland village of Bal-ason, Gingoog City, in the province of Misamis Oriental.The Army unit later … Continue reading #Philippines: Army confirms death of NPA female rebel in MisOr

#PHnews: Mall, store in CDO face fines for holding promo sale CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A mall here and one of its locator shops could be facing penalties and sanctions for allowing hundreds of shoppers to crowd the establishment allegedly without regard to health protocols due to sale of shoes and other items on … Continue reading #Philippines: Mall, store in CDO face fines for holding promo sale

#PHnews: Palace: PhilHealth execs under probe should go on leave MANILA – Malacañang on Sunday expressed support for Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra’s call on all officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) linked to multibillion-peso anomalies in the agency to go on leave voluntarily.“The Palace reiterates the call of the (Department of Justice) Secretary, … Continue reading #Philippines: Palace: PhilHealth execs under probe should go on leave

#PHnews: 2 NPA rebels killed, high-powered firearms seized in CamSur clash LEGAZPI CITY – Two New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed on Saturday in a clash with government troops in Barangay Olas, Lagonoy town in Camarines Sur province.In a phone interview on Sunday, Army Capt. John Paul Belleza, 9th Infantry Division (9ID) public affairs … Continue reading #Philippines: 2 NPA rebels killed, high-powered firearms seized in CamSur clash

#PHnews: Transport groups urged to police own ranks vs. Covid-19 MANILA – Joint Task Force Covid Shield commander, Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday urged the transport group leaders to help the police in the implementation of quarantine rules against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).In coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie … Continue reading #Philippines: Transport groups urged to police own ranks vs. Covid-19

#PHnews: PhilHealth’s Covid-19 packages continue: Nograles MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) continues to provide coverage for its members who have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said on Saturday.“Sinasagot pa po ([PhilHealth] continues to shoulder [the cost of getting treatment for Covid-19]),” Nograles said in a Facebook live. … Continue reading #Philippines: PhilHealth’s Covid-19 packages continue: Nograles

#PHnews: Gamboa orders PNP-ACG to toughen drive vs. cyberbullying MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa on Sunday ordered the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) to step up its campaign against cyberbullying that victimize the youth on social media platforms.The PNP-ACG and its Regional Anti-Cybercrime Units created official Facebook pages that cater complaints … Continue reading #Philippines: Gamboa orders PNP-ACG to toughen drive vs. cyberbullying

#PHnews: DILG chief tests positive anew for Covid-19 MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Sunday said he tested positive again for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Año said in a statement that he began experiencing flu-like symptoms including sore throat and body aches on Aug. 13, prompting him to … Continue reading #Philippines: DILG chief tests positive anew for Covid-19