DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus G. Dureza announced the cancellation of the backchannel talks between the government and the national Democratic Front/Communist Party of the Philippines due to the recent attacks. In his Facebook page, Dureza posted: Dureza cited the attacks by the New People’s Army Wednesday as among the reasons for […]
Archives for July 2017
Rushing
RUSHING: A PSG personnel brought to Camp Panacan Hospital after the New People’s Army rebels ambushed their convoy along the Davao-Botabato-Bukidnon highway Wednesday morning. Newsline Photo
NPA rebels ambush PSG convoy along Davao-Cotabato-Bukidnon boundary
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —Suspected members of the New People’s Army ambushed Wednesday morning a convoy of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) along the tri-boundary of Davao-North Cotabato and Bukidnon. Romulo Tapgos, Municipal Councilor of Arakan valley said the incident happened about 6:30 in the morning Wednesday in Barangay Gambodes, Arakan Valley, North Cotabato. PSG […]
Duterte wants his photo and other public officials off from gov’t offices, schools
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte wants his picture, and that of other government officials, removed from all public offices and schools. In his speech during the ceremonial turnover of 3,000 pistols to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Tuesday, Duterte made public his plan to issue a decree encouraging the display of pictures of […]
Larena, Siquijor municipal mayor suspended for simple misconduct
MANILA, Philippines— For confronting his brother who is also a politician, the municipal Mayor of Larena, Siquijor has been ordered suspended for one month after he was found guilty of Simple Misconduct. The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the suspension of Mayor Dean S. Villa following an incident in March 10, 2016 when Villa confronted […]
Alonto asks Marawi grads, keep hopes high for Mindanao
Iligan City, Philippines — Aspire for a better, stronger Mindanao, rebuild a stronger and better Marawi City. This was the message of Mindanao Development Authority Chairman Datu Abul Khayr Alonto to the graduates of Mindanao State University who held the graduation rites at the MSU-Iligan City campus, The commencement exercise for the MSU-Marawi was held in […]
Duterte to government executives: Don’t treat rank and file as your servants
DAVAO CITIY, Philippines– President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Monday reminded newly appointed government executives not to treat rank and file employees as their personal aides or servants. During the mass oath-taking of Presidential appointees and officials at the Rizal hall in Malacanang, Duterte reminded the government officials to be humble in serving the Filipino people. In […]
PH eyes possible bilateral free trade deal with US
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines aims to further enhance its access to the United States — now, through a possible bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the world’s biggest economy. Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo told reporters that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is doing a study for a possible FTA with the US, looking […]
PNP seeks ML extension to arrest Maute supporters and narco-politicians
MANILA, Philippines — The leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) wants Martial Law in Mindanao extended in order to give them more time and opportunity to arrest alleged narco-politicians and personalities who openly support Maute Group terrorists activities in Marawi City. Police Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa during a press briefing in Camp […]
Malacañan on inverted presidential seal: No attempt to embarrass the President
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—There was no intent to embarrass the president, says Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella. The clarification was issued after a Malacañan staff accidentally placed the presidential seal upside down at the rostrum during the 11th Ambassador’s Tour Reception here Friday night. In a statement, Abella stressed “An error was committed in the installation of […]
Bohol under state of calamity due to power shortage
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines —The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bohol on Friday approved the resolution placing the province in a state of calamity as the power shortage enters the second week due to the July 6 Leyte earthquake. The Provincial Board, in the resolution approved en masse, also requested President Rodrigo Duterte and concerned national agencies to […]
Sandiganbayan convicts Ex-PCGG Chair Sabio for graft
MANILA, Philippines– The Sandiganbayan convicted former chairman of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG), Camilo Sabio for violating the anti-graft and corrupt practices act. Sabio was convicted of two counts of violating Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019) with the corresponding penalty of six years to 10 years […]
PNoy to face trial for Mamasapano tragedy- Ombudsman
Manila, Philippines— Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the filing of criminal charges against former President Benigno Aquino, Jr. for his liability in the Mamasapano massacre. In a Resolution approved today, July 14 Ombudsman Morales ordered the filing of charges against Aquino for Usurpation of Authority (Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code) and violation […]