BOHOL, Philippines— “What is fake news? How to detect a fake news from an authentic one? and how to determine a legitimate news agency? These was among the questions discussed during the recently concluded seminar among print and broadcast journalist from Bohol and other cities of Visayas. Alvin Elchico of ABS-CBN broadcasting network emphasized the […]
Archives for August 2017
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Lanao del Norte Mayor arrested for carrying unlicensed firearms and explosives
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The municipal mayor of Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte along with four other companions were arrested in Ozamiz City port for carrying unlicensed firearms and explosives Saturday morning August 19, 2017. Ozamiz City police operatives were conducting checkpoints and flagged down the vehicle of Kolambugan Mayor Lorenzo Mañigos. Ozamiz City police in […]
Joint tourism promotion between Philippines and Indonesia pushed
BANDUNG, Indonesia — Talks are ongoing among tourism players in two major Asian cities in an effort to boost tourism sector. Tourism council leaders of Indonesia’s Bandung and Philippines’ Cebu City started to talk on the proposed joint tourism promotion to benefit each other as they promote culture among asian countries. Kenny Dewi Kaniasari of […]
Army killed 2 local terrorists slain at Lake Lanao
BASILAN CITY, Philippines — Military troops killed two suspected members of the Maute terror group while patrolling at Lake Lanao on Tuesday, August 15. The Western Mindanao Command in a press statement said the military led by Lt. Junior Grade Sincero were patrolling lake Lanao they spotted a banca boarded by two individuals speedily heading […]
ARMM exec endorses Singapore lesson vs terror
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Gov. Mujiv Hataman of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao admitted anew that bombing threats and havoc by militant Muslims can only be contained through a united front as he endorses Singapore’s counter-terrorism program as doable. “Let us adopt it as a model,” Hataman told reporters on Wednesday August 17. The […]
Unite in love amid armed conflict – UN emissary
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The need for a united front to spread love and compassion in the world today is imminent as terrorism and lawless violence continue to wreak havoc affecting innocent lives and properties, a United Nations humanitarian expert said. “Let’s stand together as humanitarian workers to reach out and attend to the needs […]
NBI director transferred to ARMM, files Libel versus newsline.ph
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation XI director Arnold Rosales filed cyber libel against this reporter and a certain Amadea Aquino Thursday before the City Prosecution Office here. A Davao-based newspaper Sunstar-Davao reported Auguts 18, “Rosales filed a libel case against Editha Caduaya, of Newsline Philippines, and a certain Amadea Aquino, before the […]
SC cautions judges, court personnel on social media use
MANILA, Philippines —- The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday directed all judges and court personnel to be watchful when sharing photographs and views or comments in social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. “It has been observed that some judges and court personnel have been taking active part in social networking sites by sharing […]
Basilan Mayor, four officials face penalty over incomplete P4M water project
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has found Mayor Darussalam Lajid of Al-Barka, Basilan guilty of Gross Neglect of Duty for failure to ensure the timely completion of the 2014 Salintubig Program of the Bottom-up Budgeting project in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao amounting to P4,275,000.00. In a Decision released Friday, August 18, 2017, the […]
Taguiwalo out but not down
Many people felt betrayed when the powerful Committee on Appointments rejected the bid of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo to get the confirmation. By her credentials and work experiences, Taguiwalo is more than qualified to sit in the social services department but majority of the committee members believed otherwise, as reasons over rejection […]
Davao Mayor Sara Duterte to NPA: Celebrate Kadayawan with us
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio invites the New People’s Army (NPA) to join Dabawenyos in celebrating the 32nd Kadayawan sa Davao here. The rebel group is invited especially during two major events – the street dancing and the floral float parade. Duterte-Carpio said Filipinos are invited to witness the celebration as long […]
Tons of chicken product held at Misamis Oriental port
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A total of 21 tons of frozen dressed chicken from Luzon are being put on hold to ensure that they are not contaminated with the dreaded avian flu virus, the National Meat Inspection Service in Region (NMIS-10) said. The chicken product arrived Tuesday at the Mindanao International Container Port in Tagoloan town, […]