MANILA, Philippines— Former Alcoy Cebu Mayor Nicomedes De los Santos is facing 12 counts of violation of Article 218 (Failure to Render Accounts) of the Revised Penal Code before the Sandiganbayan. Ombudsman investigation found out Delos Santos received P199, 624.00 as cash advances from November 2006 to July 2011 but he failed to submit his […]
Archives for July 2017
Earthquake drill
Employees of the City Government of Davao participate in the city-wide earthquake and tsunami drill on Friday, July 14. Newsline Photo
Again! Congress urged fast-track passage of national ID system bill
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives must hasten the passage of the bill which will pave the way for the national ID system. Senate Minority leader Franklin Drilon in a press statement Friday reiterated the call for the issuance of a national ID as Malacanang rejected the proposal of certain provinces in Central Luzon to […]
In Davao City , leaving “Unattended bags” is a criminal offense
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—When in Davao City do not leave your bags in public places unattended or run the risk of getting penalized. This is the new law here, as the City Council Tuesday approved an ordinance which prohibits any individual from leaving unattended bags in public places that will cause public alarm and panic. If […]
DOLE working on guidelines for issuance of OFW ID
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is preparing the guidelines for the issuance of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) identification card or IDOLE. Labor Undersecretary Dominador Say revealed that the department is working on the rules and the implementation to ensure everything is covered. “The guidelines are one of the matters being readied as […]
NPA rebels abduct soon-to-wed cop in Davao oriental
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Armed members of the New People’s Army abducted a police officer who was out to prepare for his wedding by the end of the month. The regional police command here denounced the abduction of PO1 Alfredo Sillada Basabica Jr, assigned at 2nd Platoon, Davao Oriental Public Safety Company based at Barangay Aliwagwag, Cateel, […]
DENR allows trekkers to climb Mt. Kanlaon
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines —The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Negros Occidental has reopened the Mount Kanlaon Natural Park (MKNP) to trekkers, two months after its alert status was declared normal. The opening of the trails starting July 1 was declared following the conduct of trail assessment and clearing operations of the four […]
OPEC chief hopeful of oil stocks decline
ISTANBUL, Turkey– Mohammed Barkindo, secretary-general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said on Wednesday that he is optimistic about oil stocks declining further to heighten the prices at the second half of this year. “It’s been a very challenging first half of the year, but we are on course going forward and […]
Bureau of Correction employees tested positive for illegal drug use
MANILA, Philippines— After testing positive for illegal drug use, two employees of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) employees will be facing administrative charges. BuCor chief Benjamin del Rosario said a random drug test was held Wednesday inside the New Bilibid Prison revealed two employees were found positive for use of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu. The BuCor […]
CDO Agri exec suspended over bio-fertilizer anomaly
MANILA, Philippines—the regional director of the department of Agriculture in Cagayan de Oro City is facing one month suspension over simple neglect of duty over the multi-million Bio-Organic Fertilizer Program. The Office of the Ombudsman suspended for one month and one day Lealyn Ramos, the Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in […]
Marawi conflict ends in 10-15 days-Duterte
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The Marawi crisis might end in the next 10 to 15 days, says President Rodrigo Duterte. Speaking before the 10th listing anniversary of the Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. at the Philippine Stock Exchange in Makati City, Duterte expressed his resolve to visit Marawi City before the fighting ends. The government’s effort to clear […]
Highways and Energy departments agree to solve hitches in infra projects
MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Energy (DOE) signed a joint circular which provide uniform guidelines for the payment and relocation of Electric Cooperative (EC) affected by government projects. The agreement signed Monday July 10, 2017 is expected to hasten the implementation of the projects undertaken by the […]
For not declaring business ties with “Jessa Zaragoza”, Ex-village chief imprisoned
MANILA, Philippines—A former village chief is convicted for falsifying his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). The Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 40 of Quezon City convicted former Batasan Hills Barangay Chairman Ranulfo Ludovica was convicted of Falsification of Public Documents and five counts of violation of Section 8 of the Code of Conduct and Ethical […]