MANILA, Philippines—Operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation arrested an investigator of the Office of the Ombudsman in Lingayin, Pangasinan for extortion Friday, July 21. The arrest stemmed from a report reaching the Ombudsman that Leonardo Nicolas, an Associate Graft Investigation Officer III (AGIO III), who pretended to be a lawyer tried to extort P3,000,000.00 […]
Archives for July 2017
84 former Abu Sayyaf members aspires a new beginning after reformation program
Isabela City, Philippines — Some 84 former members of the Abu Sayyaf want new life, this time not as fugitive but partners for community development. Among them is Ashraf, 20, second in the brood of ten from the town of Sumisip, a place with no power supply, no access to health and education. He was […]
PHOTOS: President Rody’s second State of the Nation Address
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa on July 24, 2017, cites the boost in infrastructure development under the Build, Build, Build Program.
Gunfires heard, as resting soldiers in Marawi watch their commander-in-chief delivers SONA
MARAWI CITY, Philippines— With gunfires as background, resting soldiers in Camp Ranao, Marawi City were glued on television Monday to watch their commander-in-chief deliver his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) Friday. The Joint Task Force Marawi in a statement said “Soldiers of the Joint Task Force Marawi watched the 2nd State of the […]
Fate of government’s tax reform law now in Senate’s hands
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The fate of the government’s tax reform package is now in the hands of the senators, said President Rodrigo Duterte Monday. In his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), Duterte reminded the members of the senate that the comprehensive tax reform package is now in their hands. In May, Duterte certified as […]
Duterte tells protesters : Let’s respect each other
DAVAO CITY, Philippines— Protesters of the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) were caught off guarded when suddenly President Duterte took their stage and talked with them as he asked for mutual respect. After his two-hour ten-minute (2:10) SONA Duterte went to see the protesters mostly composed of militant leaders and their allied organizations. […]
SONA livestream
Davaoeños gather at the Rizal Park in Davao City to watch President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Manila on Monday, July 24. Newsline Photo
Duterte’s 2nd SONA: 2:10 mins; 79 handclaps
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—President Rodrigo R. Duterte delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) in two hours and ten minutes which earned 79 handclaps and on light moment laughter among attendees inside the House of Representatives. Duterte started his speech by recalling his days as representative for the first legislative district of Davao which […]
Duterte’s second SONA: Things you have to know
MANILA, Philippines — Preparations are currently underway for the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on July 24, 2017 at the Plenary Hall of the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. President Duterte is expected to tell the Filipino people about the situation of the country, highlight the accomplishments of his […]
Who says yes/no on martial law extension
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—There were 245 lawmakers who said yes Saturday to extend martial law and suspension on writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao to contain the Marawi crisis. The most lauded yes was from Tausug partylist Representative Shernee Tan who explained her vote by saying “I am voting yes but also extend Martial Law not […]
BREAKING! Senate and Congress extend Martial in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (Updated)—The Senate and the House of Representatives in a joint session Saturday approved a resolution extending martial law in Mindanao and the suspension on the writ of habeas corpus until December 31, 20017. President Rodrigo Duterte asked for the extension of martial law citing the need to respond to the Marawi crisis. […]
Ombudsman orders dismissal of NCot municipal Vice Mayor over P7M water project
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered dismissal from service and perpetual disqualification from public office of former Mayor Betty Allado of Banisilan, North Cotabato. Allado served as Mayor of Banisilan when the water project was implemented. The newsline.ph learned Allado is now serving as the Vice Mayor of said municipality. The […]
Wounded PSG
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte awards a wounded personnel medal to Staff Sergeant Gerry Torsal during the President’s visit to Camp Panacan Station Hospital in Davao City on July 20, 2017. Torsal was one of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) personnel wounded in an encounter against the New People’s Army in Arakan, North Cotabato on July 19. ALBERT ALCAIN/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO