COTABATO CITY, Philippines — As a major solution to family feuds that have disrupted for decades the peace and order of Maguindanao, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DENR-ARMM) tapped on Wednesday private surveyors to set boundaries on disputed lands. Many of contested lands in Maguindanao’s 36 municipalities were traced […]
Archives for December 2017
DepEd launches Brigada Eskwela in Marawi
Cotabato City, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the Brigada Eskwela in Marawi City where volunteers repaired, painted, and cleaned some of the schools that were damaged by the five-month fighting in the war-torn city. Education Secretary Leonor Briones and DepEd-ARMM (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) Secretary Dr. John Magno led the […]
Whose Interest?
Breastfeeding may be the single most important intervention that can save the lives both of mothers and infants. It can drastically reduce stunting, prevent child deaths and could be the most important investment that the government can make. But it is also a politically charged issue. Not only because males continue to ogle at women […]
Aquino: No one opposed Dengvaxia implementation
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Former President Benigno Aquino III Thursday attended the Senate blue ribbon committee investigation as a resource person to shed light on the purchase of the controversial anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia which costs the government PHP3.5 billion. Aquino was invited because the vaccine purchased and implemented during his term of office. Senator Richard […]
Ombudsman suspends Dapitan City treasurer
MANILA, Philippines —Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has directed the Secretary of the Department of Finance to suspend Dapitan City Treasurer Medelyn Pacatang for one year without pay. Pacatang was ordered suspended after she was found guilty of two counts of Simple Misconduct, two counts of Violation of Reasonable Office […]
Ombudsman suspends Dapitan City treasurer
MANILA, Philippines —Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has directed the Secretary of the Department of Finance to suspend Dapitan City Treasurer Medelyn Pacatang for one year without pay. Pacatang was ordered suspended after she was found guilty of two counts of Simple Misconduct, two counts of Violation of Reasonable Office Rules and Regulations, and Gross Insubordination. […]
Ombudsman suspends Basilan vice-mayor for grave misconduct
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has found former Lamitan, Basilan Mayor (now Vice Mayor) Roderick Furigay, guilty of Grave Misconduct and was meted the penalty of six months suspension without pay. The members of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Chairman Florence Herrera, Acting City Accountant Nilo Sotto, BAC members: Ignacio […]
Davaoeña community development worker shines in Hamm Germany
HAMM, Germany — A Davaoeña shines in Hamm, Germany. Stories of Filipinos working and living abroad are often coupled with pain and struggle, only few success stories are written. Just like the story of Arline Ascaño-Ruther, a Davaoeña development worker who shines here. But back in her city, her success was never written, her glory […]
Ombudsman charged ex-Lanao del Sur Mayor for non-filing of SALNs
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Former Balabagan, Lanao del Sur Mayor Amer Sampiano faces charges before the Sandiganbayan for five counts of violating the ethical standards of government employees over his failure to file his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) from 2008-2012. After the investigation, the Ombudsman resolution stated Sampiano violated Section 8 […]
TOKHANG dili na gamiton alang sa gira kontra druga
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, MINDANAW— Dili na gusto mogamit sa terminong Tokhang ang Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) alang sa ilang gira kontra drug tungod sa negatibong pagsabot as katawhan sa maong termino. Sumala pa ni PDEA director general Aaron Aquino, tanang operasyon kontra druga ipahigayon pinaagi sa buy-bust operation. “Kung mo-ingan ka ug Tokhang, negatibo […]
126 new drug enforcement officers complete PDEA training
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday conferred badges to 126 new Drug Enforcement Officers during their graduation rites held at the PDEA Academy, Camp Castaňeda, Silang, Cavite. PDEA Director General Aaron N. Aquino said the class is the first batch to graduate under his term, stressing that he is proud to […]
Ombudsman orders filing of charges against Panglao mayor
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the filing of one count of graft charge and four counts of Unlawful Appointment against Mayor Leonila Montero of Panglao, Bohol. Montero was also found guilty of Simple Misconduct and was ordered suspended from office for three months. In its findings, the Ombudsman found that in […]
House overwhelmingly supports martial law extension-Alvarez
MANILA , Philippines — Members of the House of Representatives strongly supports the one-year martial law extension in Mindanao. House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez in a text message to Newsline.ph said majority of the Congressmen manifested full support during the all-party caucus held Monday with Malacanang officials. When asked, will members of the House of Representatives support […]