Read more about the article New app to raise awareness on HIV-AIDS testing
principal developer and investigator Dr. Emmanuel Baja

New app to raise awareness on HIV-AIDS testing

The University of the Philippines Manila National Health Institute is coming up with a gaming application developed to help spread awareness about getting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing and Counseling (HTC).

Continue ReadingNew app to raise awareness on HIV-AIDS testing
Read more about the article Activists to gov’t: we are not NPA supporters
Progressive groups in Northern Mindanao in a press conference in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday, November 28 maintain that they are operating within the bounds of the law and lambasted the Duterte government for threatening activists. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Activists to gov’t: we are not NPA supporters

Progressive groups have dared authorities to substantiate the accusation that they are supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed component, the New People’s Army (NPA) as President Rodrigo Duterte recently threatened to arrest members of the so-called "legal fronts" of the communists.

Continue ReadingActivists to gov’t: we are not NPA supporters
Read more about the article Regulate troops uniform use, councilor urges
CAFGUS. The 85 newly graduated Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit - Active Auxiliary 2 execute a snappy salute during their graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 14 at the Task Force Davao headquarters in Sta. Ana Wharf, Davao City. The 85 CAFGUs are expected to reinforce the ranks of the TF Davao who are tasked to secure the metropolitan areas, and man the checkpoints of the city. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Regulate troops uniform use, councilor urges

The Committee on Peace and Order headed by City Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta is currently drafting an ordinance to regulate the use of uniforms of government soldiers and police force in the city.

Continue ReadingRegulate troops uniform use, councilor urges
Read more about the article Duterte to ask Congress for special session on BBL
President Rodrigo Duterte, in his speech during the Bangsamoro Assembly held at the Old Provincial Capital in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on November 27, 2017, announces that he will ask Congress for a special session where Moros as well as Lumads can voice out their concerns on how the historical injustices committed against them would be addressed. (ROBINSON NIÑAL JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

Duterte to ask Congress for special session on BBL

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, vowed to walk an extra mile to work on a ‘one republic’ for all Filipinos inclusive of Chirstians, Muslims and Lumad.

Continue ReadingDuterte to ask Congress for special session on BBL