Archives for November 2017
Tudela, Cebu ex-mayor imprisoned over bags of cement
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan sentenced former Mayor of Tudela Cebu after he was found guilty of malversation public funds. Former Mayor Rogelio Baquerfo Sr. was sentenced to 12 years to 18 years imprisonment with perpetual special disqualification from holding any public office, and was ordered to pay a fine of P57,750.00 plus interest at a […]
Ombudsman suspends district nurse in Sulu over SALN
MANILA, Philippines — A district nurse from the district hospital in Sulu who failed to declare some properties was meted 90-days suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman. The nurse was identified Jakaratul Halun, Nurse II of the Luuk District Health Office in Sulu. Halun sa found guilty of Neglect of Duty and meted upon […]
Gen. Santiago gitanggal sa DDB kay nagpataka ug yawyaw-Duterte
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, Mindanao — Nasakitan si Presidente Rodrigo Duterte sa mga gipamulong ni Dangerous Drugs Broad (DDB) chair ug retired general Dionesio Santiago, kabahin sa mega drug rehabilitation facility sa Nueva Ecija, mao kini gipalagpot sa puesto. Sa iyang pamulog sa mga membero sa media una kini molarga paingon sa Vietnam aron motambong sa […]
PWDs enjoy free screening of Disney movie in Calamba
CALAMBA CITY, Philippines — Around 200 persons with disability (PWDs), especially among the deaf and blind students, were special filmgoers to the free screening of the Disney fantasy adventure film “Oz, The Great and Powerful” at the SM City Calamba City cinema on Tuesday. Karen Christine H. Tiqui, SM public relations officer, said the movie […]
NHA Contractors Barred from Housing Projects
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The National Housing Authority (NHA) barred almost all of its 20 contractors who were awarded contracts to undertake the Yolanda Housing projects. Marcelino P. Escalada, General manager of the NHA said “show cause” order was sent last month and most, if not all, failed to legally explain why they can still […]
Newsline is 1-year-old today
WE are officially one-year-old today as a news website, but reporters and editors of this website has been in journalism for years — writing about Mindanao, for Mindanao. The concept of Newsline.ph was born during the WAN-IFRA conference in Kuala Lumpur in July 2017. “Opening a newspaper in Mindanao is too expensive and all we […]
Argentina sees good potential in agri cooperation with PH
MANILA, Philipines — The Philippines and Argentina may further strengthen relationship by engaging in a comprehensive agricultural cooperation, said Argentinean Ambassador to Manila Roberto Bosch. He said the two states have agreed to sign a general memorandum of understanding on cooperation where they could enter into all kinds of partnerships including agriculture. Specific agreements have yet […]
8 Davao cops get ‘Medalya ng Kagalingan’
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The eight members of the Police Regional Office (PRO 11) Explosive Ordnance Division were awarded with Medalya ng Kagalingan on Monday for their support during the government’s campaign against the Maute terrorists in Marawi City. Chief Insp. Andrea Dela Cerna, spokesperson for PRO 11, identified the awardees as SPO3 Yolindo Singson, […]
Duterte provides P500-M for rehab and treatment of wounded soldiers
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he had ordered the release of PHP500 million for the treatment and rehabilitation of soldiers injured or disabled in the war to liberate Marawi City. The President made the announcement at the Bonifacio Naval Station Officers’ Clubhouse Social Hall, at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City during the […]
Court convicts Customs officer for perjury
MANILA, Philippines — For failure to properly declare his assets, a Bureau of Customs officer was charged. The Metropolitan Trial Court of Manila Branch 4 has convicted Bureau of Customs Operations Officer Walter Reynoso Sr. of 15 counts of Perjury, meted upon him four months imprisonment for each count. The respondent’s culpability stemmed from his […]
Davao City gives P5-M aid for Marawi
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The city government of Davao is giving P5-million assistance to the Local Government of Marawi for the rehabilitation its rehabilitation. Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced Tuesday, Novembmer 7, 2017 that the assistance will be drawn against the disaster fund of the city. “I have asked the city council on Monday to allocate PHP5 […]
Taiwanese mother-daughter supplying illegal drugs inside women’s correctional arrested
Manila, Philippines — Enterprising illegal drugs queen continue to sell prohibited drugs inside her detention cell at the government’s Correctional Institute for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City while her daughter operates as conduit in her trade. PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino identified the mother as Yu Luk Lai, 72, Taiwanese and her daughter Diane Yu. […]