DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is toying the idea of asking Congress to pass a law which will grant general amnesty for the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels who will surrender to the government. Meeting the members of the Davao media Friday night at Matina Enclaves, Duterte said “If Congress will agree with […]
Archives for September 2017
April boy cries, thanks Duterte for giving hope
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Jukebox king April Boy Regino cries as he expressed gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte for helping him survive. Regino who lost his eyesight due to diabetes, but now slowly he is recuperating, cried as he revealed to Davao media how Duterte intervened when he was down and out. Until now, Regino […]
Help your flock Duterte told church, as he plans submit narcolist to priest, bishops
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte plans to ask the support of the priest and the bishops in his war against drugs. Speaking to members of the Davao press Friday night, Duterte said he plans to furnish his narcolist to priests and bishops, for them to do their share and talk to their respective […]
Davao Tourist arrivals still high despite Martial Law
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Despite under Martial Law, Davao City remained a tourist hub and has recorded a total of 1,864,343 tourist arrivals since last year. Speaking before the Ist Davao Tourism Association (DATA) conference, Friday, September 22, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Friday attributed the tourist influx to the strong support of the […]
DOJ junks rape cases vs actor Vhong Navarro
MANILA, Philippines — The Justice Department Friday dismissed the rape and attempted rape cases against television host and actor Ferdinand “Vhong” Navarro citing the lack of probable cause to merit the prosecution. In January 2014, Model Deniece Cornejo filed two counts of rape case through sexual intercourse and attempted rape which reportedly happened inside Cornejo’s condominium […]
Trillanes files libel vs Uson
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday filed before the Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) charges against Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson. Trillanes was accompanied by his legal counsel Reynaldo Robles. Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano was also at the Ombudsman to show his support for Trillanes. The […]
Duterte declares Sept. 21 National Day of Protest, No Class, No Work
DAVAO CITY. Philippines— Today, September 21, is National Day of Protest which means all work at the executive and local government units (LGUs) and classes national are suspended. This after President Rodrigo Duterte signed Tuesday Proclamation No. 319 declaring Today, September 21, as National Day of Protest. In Davao City, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio suspends government […]
Senate okays postponement of barangay and SK elections
MANILA, Philippines — Voting 17-1 the Senate approved the postponement of the barangay ang Sangguniang Kabataan elections. This means, the earlier announcement of the Commission on Elections is now rendered moot and academic. The Comelec Wednesday on its website posted guidelines in preparation for the 2017 elections. Among those posted include: -Election period – the election […]
Davao City to host Ironman 70.3 in 2018
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Davao City will host the prestigious triathlon game dubbed as Ironman 70.3 next year. Dubbed as Alveo Ironman 70.3, the event is expected to draw thousands of athletes and tourist come 2018. This will be the first hosting of the city for said event which was already held in Camarines Sur […]
BIMP-EAGA to expand partnership with China
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia and Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) is looking to expand its partnership with the country to include trading and investments. Banking on its long-term partnership with China Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Datu Abul Khayr Alonto expressed optimism through the Philippine Signing Minister of BIMP-EAGA. Alonto […]
Duterte does not want power to appoint barangay and SK officials
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte does not want to appoint barangay officials. Duterte on Tuesday said he does not want that he will be given power to appoint barangay officials even if his allies at the House of Representatives moved to postpone the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. Two weeks ago, the Congress passed House Bill 6308 which […]
Davao, Cebu security systems to be integrated
MANILA — The cities of Davao and Cebu will be the pilot cities for the integrated security system of the Office of Transport Security (OTS) in Manila. Undersecretary Arturo M. Evangelista, OTS Administrator, said the integration of the security systems will be implemented by the end of the year. Currently the two cities already have […]
Bohol mayor suspended for mdisconduct
MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the suspension of Pilar, Bohol Mayor Necitas Cubrado for one month and one day after she was found guilty of simple misconduct. Probe showed that Cubrado approved the contract of services of Marvina Renegado and Rosabel Quimsom for the period of Jan. 4, 2016 until June 30, […]