DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways regional office here will call all accredited contractors undertaking projects in the region for a conference this week. Dean Ortiz, the public information officer told Newsline.ph “We will invite all contractors, those with ongoing projects, those who failed to finish the project on time […]
Archives for January 2018
Growing up and getting old, with Davao-Digos unfinished road
I was a child when my mother and I started to travel the North Cotabato-Davao road. Travelling along the “humpy-bumpy” road is like riding a wild horse. Dusty when it’s sunny and murky when its rainy. I was so happy, seeing workers cementing portions of the cracked stretch of barangay from Dolo highway, in the […]
Dinagyang holds 1st int’l cultural night in 50 years
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — For the first time ever, an international cultural night was held here as part of the Dinagyang Festival. Last Friday, January 27, an international cultural presentation highlighted the Golden Anniversary s of the Dinagyang Festival. “We are very happy to bring to you this cultural extravaganza, where we bridge our racial […]
Duterte to DPWH contractors : finish delayed projects in 30 days
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the contractors of the Department of Public Works and Highways to finish delayed projects in 30 days or face cancellation of their contracts. Duterte instructed the Highways department “I am giving (sic) DPWH to tell the contractors to complete it within 30 days. Pag hindi (if not), […]
Airport toilets must be clean-Duterte
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte wants every airport toilet always clean. In a meeting with transport and airport officials at the Malacañang guest house last week, Duterte ordered the officials “I want every toilet at the airport clean.” Cleaning must be done “Every after use–huwag yong every hour,” he emphasized The issue about […]
PDEA XI given P1.4-million anti-illegal drugs war gadget
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI is among the key cities in the country which received additional equipment and gadgets to support their operations against illegal drugs amounting to P1.4-million. Antonio Rivera, PDEA XI director in an interview said the gadget which amounted to P1.4-million was released by PDEA director general […]
Kaso sa SAF 44 napagan sa away sa dagkung opisyal sa Korte Suprema
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, Mindanao — Kinsa may angayan pakasad-on sa pagkadelatar sa pagbista sa kaso sa pagkamatay ka kuarentay kuatro nga membro sa Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF)? Samtang ang pamilya nagdali nga mahatagan ug hustisya ang kamatayon sa ilang minahal sa kinabuhi, nadiskobrehan nga ang away sa dagkung opsiyal sa korte Suprema […]
PH, India unite in war against illegal drugs, terrorism
New Delhi, India — The Philippines and India share the same commitment in the fight against illegal drugs and terrorism. This is the assurance given by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the two leaders’ bilateral meeting held Wednesday evening. “I have always said that trafficking, drugs trafficking, this is the source […]
Former Iloilo lawmaker to face charges over P14.7M PDAF scam
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Former Iloilo Congressman Rolex Suplico is facing charges before the Sandiganbayan over the anomalous utilization of his P14.7-million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) fund in 2007. In a resolution issued January 8, 2018, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, found probable cause to charge Suplico with one count of graft. Also charged as co-accused […]
Duterte appoints TV host Arnell Ignacio to OWWA post
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed television host Arnell Ignacio as Deputy Director V at the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Ignacio, whose real name is Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio, was appointed Assistant Vice President for Community Relations and Services Department of the Philippine Gaming and Amusement Corporation (PAGCOR) in July 2016. But […]
Duterte, Modi agree to expand trade, security cooperation
MANILA, Philippines–President Rodrigo Duterte and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Move have agreed to expand bilateral ties on trade and security cooperation. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the two leaders met for more than one hour right after President Duterte arrived in New Delhi Wednesday night to attend the India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit and India’s Republic Day […]
Duterte appoints 18 men, 1 woman to review the 1987 Constitution
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —- President Rodrigo Duterte appointed 19 of the 25 members of the Consultative Committee in preparation for the amendment of the 1987 Constitution. The committee is chaired by former Supreme Court chief justice Reynato Puno. Here’s the complete list of the 19 members: Reynato Puno -former Supreme Court Chief Justice Aquilino “Nene” […]
SolGen asks SC to order filing of homicide raps vs. ex-Pres. Aquino
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) on Thursday filed a manifestation before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to order the Office of the Ombudsman to file homicide charges against former President Benigno Aquino III and former police officials over the January 2015 Mamasapano clash that resulted to the death of more than […]