High hopes among Davaoenos with Pope’s coming
They may not be one of the lucky ones who could get to meet Pope Francis, but Davaoenos here have the same message for the people’s Pope – that he could fix the Filipino’s ‘broken hearts.’
Dr. David Pillai, president of the Transworld International Academy denies collecting any amount of money from Indian medical students even if they violated the rules of the dorm policies. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Dorm management says it only wants to ‘discipline’ students
Indian doctors who were involved in the recent controversy involving Indian medical student dormers clarified Wednesday that they are only imposing strict dorm policies to “discipline” the students.
Army major linked to Tagum killing charged with murder
A murder case has already been filed against an army major from the 4th Infantry Battalion under the 10th Infantry Division who allegedly shot dead a woman in Tagum City on January 9.
Pope Francis hailed as People’s Pope
Various groups here will hold several activities in time for the visit of Pope Francis, whom they called as the “Peoples’ Pope.”
Second district Councilor Leo Avila III encourages senior citizens to be registered under the Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs and avail of the Philhealth insurance benefits. Six percent of the 1.5 million population in Davao City or a total of 90,000 are senior citizens, half of whom remains unregistered. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Elderly welfare law not yet implemented
Councilors expressed their dismay over the lack of implementation of a local law benefiting elderly citizens.