WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? -- Revered tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od muses as she rides a Philippine Air Force Blackhawk helicopter from Buscalan, Kalinga to Manila on Feb. 14 to 15, 2024. (Photo by PAF) Revered tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od flew onboard a Philippine Air Force (PAF) Blackhawk helicopter from...
Apo Maria Whang-Od, the legendary master mambabatok from Buscalan, Kalinga, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit for her impact and influence in preserving the country's heritage and culture. NATIONAL TREASURE —President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. awards the Presidential Medal of...
Aboitiz Infracapital (AIC) has inaugurated the P12 billion Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP), the largest of its kind in the country boasting a 300-million liters per day (MLD) water production capacity. In a statement, the firm said this transformative infrastructure project is the...
DAVAO CITY – This city is confronting two faces of disaster from continuous rains in the last five days – no water and too much water. RESIDENTS travel on a boat in a submerged residential area in Barangay Tigatto, Davao City on February 1. Continuous rains since January 30 have inundated many...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Water District (DCWD) reported on January 9, Tuesday, before the city council’s first regular session that their bulk water supply project has been operating in six areas here since last month. The DCWD and the Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc. said in a joint statement...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Davao region recently reported an intriguing relationship between a rare frog species and a dormant pitcher plant inside the Mount Apo Natural Park. Calling it as a remarkable breakthrough, the DENR-Davao region noted the...
DAVAO CITY – Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc. vowed to continue its dedication to empowering local communities and enhancing the well-being of the people of Davao following the graduation of the inaugural group of college scholars hailing from its host communities. May Che Capili, external relations...
Vice President Sara Duterte issued a friendly challenge to Senator Bato dela Rosa; that is to go on a hike on Mt. Apo, the country’s tallest peak, and participate in its cleanup. Vice President Sara Duterte at the peak of Mt. Apo (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) The country’s second top...
President Marcos has joined the calls to preserve Mt. Apo as it vies for its inclusion in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) list of world heritage sites. Mt. Apo (Betheena Unite) Marcos made the statement as he spoke before the people of Davao del Sur...
DAVAO CITY – Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc. (Apo Agua) has belied accusations that it caused water depletion at the Panigan-Tamugan River in Baguio District here. Apo Agua said in a statement that no anomalies in water flow had been noted, except for the past few weeks when an unusually dry...
DAVAO CITY – The Apo Agua laboratory at the water treatment plant in Barangay Gumalang here has successfully attained accreditation from the Department of Health (DOH) as a recognized facility for conducting water quality analysis. Apo Agua president Anna Lu said in a statement that this official...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Friday, July 7, visited famous Filipino tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od in Kalinga. Sen. Robin Padilla with Apo Whang Od in Kalinga. (Photos courtesy of O/S Robin Padilla) “Isang karangalan po ang bisitahin at makasama kayo. Tutuparin po natin ang inyong mga...
