Read more about the article Misor evacuees leave temporary shelters at provincial capitol grounds
After more than a year of living in makeshift shelters, the evacuees from Sitio Camansi, barangay Banglay, Lagonglong town, Misamis Oriental, finally left the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol grounds Tuesday. A team from the provincial government removed and dismantled the tents and other structures erected by the evacuees. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Misor evacuees leave temporary shelters at provincial capitol grounds

Evacuees from a mountain village in Misamis Oriental removed their tents and returned to their homes on Tuesday, June 18 after living in makeshift shelters for more than a year at the Provincial Capitol Grounds here.

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Read more about the article US Ambassador wants full investigation on WPS incident
US Ambassador Sung Yong Kim visits Davao City on Tuesday, June 18, particularly the Brokenshire Hospital and a local health. Kim said there must be full investigation on the recent incident at the West Philippine Sea. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

US Ambassador wants full investigation on WPS incident

United States Ambassador to the Philippines wants a full investigation of Chinese ship ramming the Filipino boat F/B GEMVIR1 at the disputed waters that endangered the lives of its 22-man Filipino crew.

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Read more about the article Arrest of Valle meant to silence messenger of truth, senator says
Detained Senator Leila de Lima and Davao City-based journalist Margarita Valle

Arrest of Valle meant to silence messenger of truth, senator says

Detained Senator Leila de Lima denounced the arrest and temporary detention of Davao City-based journalist Margarita Valle, and called it a “shameless act” meant to “silence messenger of truth”.

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Official suspects construction works worsen flooding incidents in Davao City

The Ancillary Service Unit (ASU) of the city government of Davao is set to investigate the disposal of wastewater of the on-going construction and infrastructure sites following the recent cases of flooding that hit the city.

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Read more about the article Labor Official: Few companies hire senior high graduates
The Public Employment Service Office or PESO in Davao City admits that few companies offer employment for senior high school graduates due to lack of necessary skills and training. (Photo from Davao City National High School's Facebook page)

Labor Official: Few companies hire senior high graduates

A labor official noted that few companies in Davao City offer job for senior high school (SHS) graduates despite the assurance from the Department of Education (DepEd) that the K to 12 Program will equip students with values, knowledge, and skills needed to work in various industries.

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