Davao-Samal Watch

20/11/2023

18/11/2023

17/11/2023

17/11/2023

17/11/2023

16/11/2023

SAY HELLO TO JUJU’s GUEST BARISTA!💚💛

This is your chance to meet Samal Barge Boy, as he will serve freshly squeezed fruit juice for you! 😉💛

📆 November 17, 2023
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Watch out for more collaboration with your favorite local content creators! See you there!

📍JUJU, Upper Ground Floor, GMall of Toril

15/11/2023

𝗥𝗜𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗠 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦

The Dragon Ride at the Rio Carnival in Tagum City, Davao del Norte (in photo) is among the favorite of thrill-seekers. "Halos mo lupad na akoang kalag (My soul almost left my body)," says Daisy Hinayon on her ride experience yesterday, Nov. 10, 2023.


📷City Government of Tagum

15/11/2023

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗧

The Davao del Norte Provincial Police Office released today, Nov. 15, 2023, the computer artist's sketch of the gunman and getaway vehicle driver who were supposedly responsible for the killing of newly-elected barangay captain Paul Albert "Epong" Saquian of Datu Abdul Dadia in Panabo City, Davao del Norte. Saquian was gunned to death by riding-in-tandem attackers on Nov. 7, 2023.

(See related post on comment section)

13/11/2023

Davao Norte Watch:
𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬

10/11/2023

09/11/2023

Congrats!

𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘'𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗥

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has appointed Rodolfo del Rosario, Jr. of Davao del Norte as chairman of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the Presidential Communications office announced today, Nov. 9, 2023.

He is the son of former Davao del Norte first district representative and governor Rodolfo del Rosario, Sr.

Former Davao del Norte governor Anthony del Rosario is his brother while Secretary Anton Floirendo Lagdameo, the incumbent Special Assistant to the President (SAP), is his first cousin.

Also known by his nickname Rodney, the GSIS chair ran but lost for governor in 2016.

The Del Rosario-Floirendo-Lagdameo clan, which ruled Davao del Norte for about half-a-century, is a known Marcos ally. Del Rosario Sr. served in Marcos Sr's administration as natural resources minister.

Del Rosario was first appointed to the GSIS as acting chairman on April 12, 2023.


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07/11/2023

06/11/2023

𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 '𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗕𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗝𝗜𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗦'

03/11/2023

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02/11/2023

"Partly as a result of NEA's meddling and partly as a result of its basic incapacity to regulate cooperatives' management and governance in a manner appropriate to the business model a cooperative represents, less than half — 53 out of 121 co-ops across the country — are performing adequately, meeting the set of basic benchmarks spelled out by the NEA itself."

THE second of the three radical ideas for reshaping the Philippines' electricity ecosystem, after abolishing or comprehensively restructuring the Department of Energy itself, is to do away with the bastardized concept of electric cooperatives. I say bastardized because, just as with many good ideas....

29/10/2023

“Imagine going to Samal and wait for hours for the barge. When you arrive at the resort, there’s no power, no water, no Internet. It will really irk the tourist.

It’s pitiful for those who rely on tourists because they don’t have earnings.”

https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/samal-to-purchase-2-gensets-to-solve-islands-power-woes/

29/10/2023

25/10/2023

POWER RATES UPDATE: October 2023

October 2023 rates are in!
Noticeably, DASURECO has the lowest rate for this month due to the one-time refund. Nakadawat na ba mo sa inyong mga bill sa kuryente?

25/10/2023

THE Island Garden City of Samal's (Igacos) tourism industry has suffered a significant setback, with tourist arrivals plummeting from 20 percent to 10 percent due to unresolved electricity issues.

The Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) in the Philippines has seen a significant drop in tourist arrivals due to unresolved electricity issues. This has not only disrupted the daily lives of residents but also impacted their livelihoods. Igacos Mayor Al David Uy explained in a recent radio intervi...

23/10/2023

21/10/2023

“Hopefully, there would be no more calamities because our state of calamity is up to next year. If we don’t add more gensets, it would really negatively impact Samal’s economy”

https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/samal-to-purchase-2-gensets-to-solve-islands-power-woes/

17/10/2023

The Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) expects the national government to address its problem concerning electricity.

Read more: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/samal-hopes-natl-govt-to-solve-its-electricity-problem

12/10/2023

𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬

Trick-or-treat, spooky games, face painting, movie nights, and a Disney show. October 30 to November 5, 2023.

📷Pearl Farm Beach Resort
https://www.facebook.com/PearlFarm/posts/pfbid02QMf8wSsQP9fbTTR6c1XCsWSG5HemaeKebEYPWrqFiLkwxy8Zx5wVB184p43UY8qFl

11/10/2023

Job Announcement!
ADVENTURER'S MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE is now looking for qualified applicants;

Job Vacancies

Plumber with NC II
Company Nurse
Pipe Fitter

Please see Public Employment Service office Samal for referral.

10/10/2023

DAVAO CITY – Senator Mark Villar, a former secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), remains bullish that the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) project will go ahead as planned.Villar, in an interview here Thursday, pointed out that the project entails...

09/10/2023

“We are thrilled with the launching of PLDT Home Fiber in the Island Garden City of Samal. This marks a momentous occasion, as we bring fast and reliable internet connectivity to the island--enabling entertainment needs of residents and tourists alike, and powering hybrid workplaces,” said George Carmelo Clemente, Vismin Head for PLDT Home Sales.

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗦 𝗨𝗣 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗟𝗗𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has rolled out its fiber-to-the-home services at the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), bringing the fastest fiber internet connectivity to the “largest resort city” in the country, known for its beautiful beaches and stunning vistas.

With a growing population and a thriving tourism industry, the local government of IGACOS welcomed this development. “The arrival of PLDT fiber in IGACOS will be beneficial to both residents and tourists. This is also very timely. We really need the internet connection at our new city hall and for the local college we are running,” said IGACOS City Administrator Nieljun Esdrelon.

“We are thrilled with the launching of PLDT Home Fiber in the Island Garden City of Samal. This marks a momentous occasion, as we bring fast and reliable internet connectivity to the island--enabling entertainment needs of residents and tourists alike, and powering hybrid workplaces,” said George Carmelo Clemente, Vismin Head for PLDT Home Sales.

PLDT and Smart's continuous efforts to expand and enhance their integrated fixed and mobile networks are aligned with the Group's commitment to the government’s overall digitalization thrust to narrow the digital divide, as one of the founding members of the government-mandated Presidential Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) under the Digital Infrastructure Pillar. PLDT's rollout of fiber in the island is also expected to boost Smart's mobile network services in the area, as well as support the connectivity needs of businesses and enterprises of all sizes on the island.

These also boost PLDT's aspirational multi-year transformation, with elevating customer experience as one of the key priorities and contribute to the Group’s endeavors to bring the benefits of the internet to more communities while integrating sustainable solutions in the Group's daily operations.

PLDT’s relentless push to provide connectivity for all is aligned with the group’s long-standing commitment to help the Philippines attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) particularly SDG No. 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

08/10/2023

The “Hall of Famer” status is an acknowledgement of the city’s long-term commitment to a smoke-free future.

DAVAO DEL NORTE- - The Regional Red Orchid Award validating team recognized the Island Garden City of Samal as the “Hall of Famer” at the end of evalu...

05/10/2023

SEN. MARK VILLAR optimistic Samal bridge will be completed.

04/10/2023

25/09/2023

𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔: 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗣 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘, 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬

23/09/2023

The Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) project, known as the Samal-Davao Bridge, has officially commenced on the Island Garden City of Samal's (Igacos) side.

Read more: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1973526/davao/local-news/samal-davao-bridge-works-begin-davnor-guv-optimistic-legal-challenges-will-be-resolved-soon

22/09/2023

VILLA AMPARO GARDEN BEACH, SAMAL ISLAND

22/09/2023

Ang Davao-Samal bridge, unsa kaha ang estado?

21/09/2023

Bombo Radyo Report, Sept. 21, 2023:
MATATAAS NA OPISYAL NG BANSA PABOR NA PALITAN ANG NORDECO

19/12/2022

Build, Build, Build, Davao!

𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬'𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗔𝗚𝗗𝗔𝗢 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝟵𝟯% 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘

The Davao City Planning and Development Office (DCPDO) reported on Dec. 14, 2022 that Phase 2 of the modern and spanking new Agdao Public Market is 93% complete. Personnel of the office inspected the project that will house the fish and meat vendor stalls, commercial stalls, and function hall.

A walkalator and elevator will be installed to provide convenience to all marketgoers, DCPDO said. Its floors are are made from anti-microbial polyurethane material, the first public market to use such modern surface.

15/12/2022

Yes to more Davao projects!🙂

𝗕𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗

Engineers and other officials of Davao City inspect the progress of the Bypass Tunnel project in this photo released by the City Planning and Development Office Dec. 12, 2022.

The North Portal of the tunnel has a length of 559 meters while the South Portal measures 508 meters. It is part of the 45.2-kilometer road that will link Lasang in the city's northern part to the southern district of Sirawan, Toril.

11/11/2022