Groups hope for a pro-people health secretary
Health groups asked the incoming President Rodrigo Duterte to appoint a new secretary for the Department of Health who will “uphold the interest of the people instead the capitalist.”
NDF’s proposal on peace talks realistic, says Joma
National Democratic Front chief consultant Jose Maria Sison said on Thursday, June 2, that their draft proposal for the ?second substantive agenda on socio-economic reforms? is realistic.
CHO alarmed at rise of dengue cases in Davao City
The City Health Office (CHO) ?has expressed alarm at the increase of dengue cases here? despite its regular community visits and reminders to discard water from unused containers.?
Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Jae-Shin meets reporters in Davao City after he had a
meeting with President-elect
Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday afternoon, June 2. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Korea to provide $6.6M grant for PH police upgrade
Korean ambassador to the Philippines Kim Jae-Shin announced on Thursday, June 2 that the Korean government will grant USD6.6 million-worth of equipment and experts to upgrade the capacity of the Philippine National Police in fighting crime.
Filipino migrant workers gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, May 20, 2016 to ask help from incoming President Rodrigo Duterte. (Photo by John Leonard Monterona)
Duterte to push for status of undocumented OFWs
Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte said his administration will see to it that undocumented migrant workers will get their proper status.