MANILA, Philippiines — Only three major matters have yet to be resolved in relation to the Maguindanao massacre case trial, the Supreme Court (SC) said Wednesday. In its latest update, the SC Public Information Office (PIO) said these are the resolution of the remaining formal offer of evidence (FOE) of the evidence-in-chief, demurrers to evidence, and […]
Archives for November 2017
Roque is concurrent Presidential Adviser on Human Rights
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has been appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as concurrent Presidential Adviser on Human Rights. This was disclosed by Roque himself on Wednesday, although Malacañang has yet to release his appointment papers. “Further, being appointed recently as Presidential Adviser on Human Rights concurrent with my being the Presidential Spokesperson, […]
Report erring contractors, NHA says
MARAWI CITY, Philippines — The National Housing Authority (NHA) has encouraged the public to come forward and report erring housing contractors to enable the agency to investigate complaints and put questionable contractors on hold. NHA General Manager Marcelino P. Escalada Jr. said discrepancy in the implementation of housing projects can be avoided with a more […]
Palace: SWS poll shows Pinoy ‘bayanihan’ spirit alive
MANILA — Malacañang on Tuesday lauded the results of a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) which revealed that majority of Filipinos are ready to help the victims of the Marawi conflict. According to the results of the Third Quarter SWS survey released Tuesday, 60 percent of respondents said they were ready to help those affected by […]
US Three-Star General lauds WestMinCom chief
Zamboanga City, Philippines — In a courtesy call to Lieutenant General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., the commander of the WestMinCom in Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City today, Lieutenant General David H Berger USMC, the commander of the Marine Forces in the Pacific (MARFORPAC), vowed to work with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in […]
Palace thanks Filipinos for ‘tremendous success’ of ASEAN Summit
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has extended its gratitude to all Filipinos for their contribution to the “tremendous success” of the Philippines’ hosting of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, said the country’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017 was generally peaceful, orderly, and fruitful, owing to the Filipino people’s support […]
Customs officer and wife penalized for misdeclaration
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —A couple was ordered to pay P86,000 for their failure to file their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) and for failure to declare properties and business interests. The Ombudsman penalized Bureau of Customs Operations Officer Hermogenes Caylan III and his wife , Eloisa Caylan, a Human Resource Officer of […]
Make-up classes expected due to series of holidays
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Parents and teachers should expect make-up classes to fill up the number of holidays when classes were suspended. But the Department of Education (DepEd) stressed that make-up classes need not be conducted only on Saturdays, it can come as class extension. Joyce Andaya, DepEd Bureau of Curriculum Division Director however stressed […]
Duterte confers Order of Lapu-Lapu to wounded soldiers in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, November 18, conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu to recuperating soldiers in his visit to the Camp Panacan Station Hospital here for their honorable performance of duty. The President also personally checked on the soldiers’ condition during his visit. The Chief Executive pinned the Order of Lapu-Lapu […]
Halal verification lab to open more business opportunity
Davao City, Philippines — There will be more business opportunity on food exportation in Davao City and in the whole Region 11 as the Department of Science and Technology 11 (DOST 11) will open its Halal Verification Laboratory on November 24, 2018. DOST 11 Assistant Regional Director for Technical Support Service Mirasol Domingo said Halal […]
Davao City gears up for Pasko Fiesta 2017
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —The Pasko Fiesta sa Davao this year, will feature three new things—a 40 feet Christmas tree, street food fiesta and the Kan-anan sa Tribo which aims to promote indigenous foods and add color to the celebration. Pasko Fiesta spokesperson Orly Escarilla bared that the innovation will make the Dabawenyos enjoy the celebration […]
Dugang body camera alang sa kapulisan
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, PILIPINAS — Kung itugyan pagbalik ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte ang kampanya kontra sa ilegal nga druga sa sa kapulisan, mopalit kuno sila ug dugangn body camera, matud pa ni Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Director General Ronald dela Rosa. “Amo gyud paningkamutan nga makapalit ug dungag body camera alang sa musalmot sa […]
Mocha running for senator? “Let the people decide” says Duterte
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — “Let the people decide” this was the short answer of President Rodrigo Duterte on reports that Communications Assistant Secretary Esther Margaux “Mocha” Uson is being considered as among the candidates of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) for senator in 2019. In a brief press conference after the launching of TienDA at […]