SULU, Philippines– Suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf abducted a soldier here at the height of the military operations. Staff Sergeant Anni Siraji of the 32nd Infantry Battalion of joint Task Force Sulu, was a former Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) fighter who was among the first batch of integrees to the AFP, was forcibly […]
Archives for April 2017
PHL Ombudsman meets China counterpart
MANILA, Philippines– The Office of the Ombudsman welcomed officials from the National Bureau of Corruption Prevention (NBCP) and the Department of International Cooperation of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Ministry of Supervision from the People’s Republic of China on 10 April 2017. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales welcomed the delegation from the People’s […]
Cebu Officials face trial for graft
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge six local executives of Ronda, Cebu, for 15 counts for violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Facing trial for graft before the Sandiganbayan are Mayor Mariano Blanco III, Oscar Pilapil (Municipal Engineer), Thelma Landiza (Municipal Budget Officer), Brigida Cabaron (Municipal […]
Omega 3 fatty acid found to prevent serious liver damage
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20 — A new study done with laboratory animals suggests that one type of omega 3 fatty acid offers people, who are obese or have a poor diet, a chance to avoid serious liver damage. The findings, published Wednesday by researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) in PLOS ONE, offer something that […]
PHL to observe Earth Day as Paris Agreement takes effect
DAVAO CITY, Philippines–On April 22, the Philippines will celebrate Earth Day as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change enter into force for the country. It will be a historic day for the country, “Earth Day will once again be historic for the Philippines as it will mark the commencement of the Paris Agreement’s legal force […]
AFP welcomes P1-M offer for info on remaining ASGs in Bohol
MANILA, Philippines- The Armed Forces of the Philippines welcomes the P1-million offer of President Rodrigo Duterte to anyone who can pinpoint the exact location and whereabouts of the remaining Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in Bohol. AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said the offer will help expedite the neutralization of the remaining ASG in […]
Honorary Degree: Duterte declines, Robredo gets one
MANILA, Philippines– In a day, President Rodrigo Dutete declined the offer of the University Philippines Board of regents for an honorary doctorate degree while his vice president received one. In Bohol, Duterte Wednesday said “I simply declined.” While Duterte declined, Vice President Leni Rodrebo happily received one in her home province, Camarines Sur. Duterte […]
Evasco and Go: No Rift!
DAVAO CITY, Philippines– Presdiential Assistant Christopher Lawrence “Bong Go” Go and Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco debunked reports they are at loggerheards. Go told Newsline “No, wala man (no, there’s none), we talk and we are okay.” Evasco for his part emphasized “It’s not true! we talk and we coordinate with each other.” Reports have it, […]
OFW killed in Abu Dhabi road mishap identified
Abu Dhabi,UAE — The Abu Dhabi Police identified the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) killed during the MaundayThursday incident and submitted it to the Philippine Embassy here. The police identified the fatalities as Veronica Dulay, 39, and passengers Lord Christian Elli, 29, Daniel Paulo Paulino Paraiso, 31, and Marvin Mendoza, 28, all residents of Dubai. Though the […]
PHL-China to complete framework for code of conduct in South China Sea by mid-2017
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is optimistic that the framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea will be completed within the country’s chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this year. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesman Robespierre Bolivar said they hoped to finish the framework of the […]
9 Iloilo officials suspended
MANILA , Philippines–The Office of the Ombudsman has directed the Department of the Interior and Local Government to implement the three-month suspension order against nine officials of the province of Iloilo for irregularities in the procurement of medicines and medical supplies. The Ombudsman investigation found guilty of Simple Misconduct were Lyd Tupas (Provincial Accountant), Sandra […]
Will Duterte take the UP honorary doctorate degree?
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) has offered President Rodrigo Duterte with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. But will Duterte take the offer? In the past Duterte never accepted any accolade since he was mayor. The members of the university’s Board of Regents (BOR) Tuesday revealed and now less than […]
Negros to get bulk of P194-M sugarcane block farm funds
BACOLOD CITY — Negros Island Region (NIR) will get the bulk of the P194 million worth of sugar block farming project to be implemented in the Visayas this year, an official of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said. Helen Lobaton, SRA focal person for sugar block farming in the Visayas, said as of Tuesday, there are […]