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DOE releases findings on Feb 27 total loss of power in Mindanao
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) presented at a press briefing yesterday the findings of their investigation on the total loss of power in Mindanao on 27 February 2014. A supply-demand imbalance caused by the reduced generation of STEAG coal-fired power plant due to a technical problem and the defective equipment of the government-owned Agus...
Rellon sustains ‘Oplan Tabang Eskwela’
TAGUM CITY—In his ardent desire to make the students and their parents feel that the local government is in their sides in terms of education, Mayor Allan L. Rellon continued his “Oplan Tabang Eskwela” which handed out gift certificates worth 300 pesos each that will be used in acquiring school supplies such as notebooks and pens. At least 1, 605...
Franchesca Enriquez is Mutya ng Davao 2014
From over a hundred aspirants to thirty, and finally, fifteen beautiful ladies, Franchesca Enriquez crowned as the Mutya ng Davao 2014 in an exciting, classy and fast-paced Grand Coronation Night on March 14, 2014 at the Davao City Recreation Center. The other winners are Mary Joyce Villanueva – Diwa ng Davao (1st Runner-up), Jowielle Dawn Dogma – Sinag ng Davao...
Davao Light Weekly Schedule – rotating power outages
As the critical power situation in Mindanao continues, Davao Light and Power Co. implements weekly schedule of the rotating power outages to its customers. These are the important things that you should know to understand your schedule. 1. Find your feeder and group by clicking this link => http://72.167.76.78/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1931:rotating-outages-groupings-with-area-coverage&catid=119:scheduled-power-interruption&Itemid=141 *On your keyboard, press Ctrl+f for easy searching of your area. 2. If, for example,...
Tagumeños celebrate 16th Araw ng Tagum
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte - It all started with a mammoth civic and military parade in the morning and ended with a grand 15-minute fireworks display, with thousands of people from all walks of life convening at the New City Hall for the whole-day revelries in celebration of Tagum’s 16th year as a component city last March 7, 2013. This was...
Grassroots talents exhibited in Tagum’s Barangay Musikahan
TAGUM CITY—This year’s Barangay Musikahan showcased an array of amazing performances during the two-night grand finals, which showcased grassroots talents coming this city’s rural and urban barangays, bringing in a festive atmosphere at Tagum City Trade and Cultural Center. Barangay Musikahan is a variety show highlighting on the musical creativity of Tagumeños with its theme “Tagumeño Bisag Asa: Babalik Ka...
Mutya ng Dabaw 2014 15 Semifinalists Unveiled
The organizers of the Mutya ng Dabaw 2014 announced the official list of names of the top 15 candidates yesterday at Gaisano Mall of Davao. The contestants who made it to the pageant are Mary Joyce Villanueva, Jowielle Dawn Dogma, Jeanyvi Cahambing, Franchesca Enriquez, Angelie Villa, Mikaela Datuin, Marie Ernestine Torro, Christian Patria Acosta, Paola Patricia Hernandez, Jessa Trillanes, Kristince...
It’s a Go for Araw ng Dabaw 2014!
The City Government of Davao held a ceremony yesterday morning at the Quezon Park that marks the opening of the 77th Araw ng Dabaw. The month-long celebration will include the following: Araw ng Dabaw and Thanksgiving mass, Mutya ng Dabaw, Banda Hudyaka, Sayawan sa Dan, Parada Dabawenyo, City Hall Employee's Day, Dachea (Davao City hall Employees Association) Sportsfest, and Datu...
