Davao City, Philippines — Around 280 indigenous people in the Davao Region took their oath as candidate soldiers of the 10th Infantry Division (ID) of the Philippine Army and vowed to defend the constitution and country against lawless elements. In a ceremony at the 10th ID Headquarters in Mawab Compostela Valley, 10th ID assistant commander […]
Archives for October 2017
Demand up for foreign workers in Malaysia
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos looking to work abroad could apply for jobs in Malaysia, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said in a statement Friday. The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Kuala Lumpur, in a report to the labor department, said job opportunities await aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly those involved in […]
Malaysian terorrists killed in Marawi came to Phl in 2014 to set up IS
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Three Malaysian terrorist who were killed in Marawi came to the Philippines in 2014 to set up an Islamic States. The Malaysian news Star Online in an exclusive report revealed former Universiti Malaya professor Dr. Mahmud Ahmad former Selayang Municipal Council officer Muhammad Joraimee Awang Raimee alias Abu Nur and former […]
Zamboanga City declared under the state of calamity
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The City Council of Zamboanga approved the request of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco to declare Zamboanga City under a state of calamity due to the widespread destruction brought about by Typhoon Paolo to its agriculture and infrastructure. Climaco wrote a letter […]
Ex-Samal mayor banned from government service for receiving cash gift
MANILA, Philippines — For receiving gift, Former Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Aniano Antalan is now banned from government service. was ordered dismissed after the Office of the Ombudsman found him guilty of Grave Misconduct and ordered his dismissal from the service. Since Antalan is now out of government service was also meted the accessory […]
Dabawenyos hold charity events to benefit young students in PH
EDMONTON, CANADA — The Dabawenyo Cultural Assistance Society (DCAS) has been doing charitable work for the last seven years without much fanfare by holding social events here and the funds have benefitted kids who are in school in the Philippines. “We are really grateful for the help of not only Dabawenyos here in Alberta Province […]
Hapilon’s kin, two more Abus yield in Basilan
BASILAN CITY, Philippines —A relative of slain emir Isnilon Hapilon and two more members of the Abu Sayyaf Group under top leaders Furuji Indama and Nurhasan Jamir laid down their arms as combat operations are being intensified in Basilan. The nuetralization of the Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon is expected to lead to the surrender […]
“We want to end the CPP-NPA” – AFP Chief of Staff
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — After the success in battling the Maute Group in Marawi City, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will now focus on the fight against New People’s Army (NPA). AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Eduardo Año, during his visit at the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom), said more army battalions will be deployed in […]
Terror threats in Mindanao Continue- AFP
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not recommend the lifting of the Martial Law in Mindanao despite its success in killing the two leaders of the Maue Group in Marawi City. AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Eduardo Año said even if the crisis in Marawi City is already finished, there are […]
Former Negros Oriental Congressman charged over P10M pork scam
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to charge former House Representative Herminio Teves from the 3rd district of Negros Oriental for his involvement in irregularities in the disbursement of his 2007 Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to charge Teves with one count […]
MARAWI IS FREE
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte declared Tuesday the liberation of Marawi City from terrorists after more than four months of battle against the ISIS-inspired Maute group. “Ladies and gentlemen, I hereby declare Marawi City liberated from the terrorist influence that marks the beginning of rehabilitation for the people,” the Chief Executive said in his speech […]
Liberation of Marawi
Classes, work suspended anew
MANILA — Malacañang suspended anew classes at all levels, public and private, as well as government work and the nationwide transport strike enters the second day. “Executive Secretary Medialdea suspends government work and classes for all levels, public and private, tomorrow, October 17, 2017 due to nationwide transport strike, public health and safety,” the Presidential […]