Mindanao

Pope Francis has appointed 66-year-old Ipil Bishop Julius Tonel as the new archbishop of Zamboanga.

Two women who turned 100 years old have received a total of PHP 600,000 cash gifts from the government.

Over 280 workers received the government’s 15-day cash-for-work program in Agusan del Sur.

The Sarangani province successfully released 54 hatchlings of Olive Ridley sea turtles after two months of protecting them in the nesting site.

North Cotabato farmers and fishers recently received farm equipment, increasing their production and income.

The Davao agricultural department supported the launching of technology in the province to determine the ripeness of durian products.

A water district in Cagayan de Oro disclosed to need funding for system modernization to address water supply issues in the province.

Davao’s agricultural department offered fertilizer vouchers to its farmers to further improve their production.

A local physician in Davao City emphasized the importance of raising awareness of organ donation to help them save more Filipino patients.

A resident from Siargao aced the three-day game fishing tournament in the province after having a total catch of 102.7 kilos.