KORONADAL CITY, Philippines — The Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP) has launched the implementation of an ordinance that granted “free movie” for the city’s 26,000 registered senior citizens. Under the ordinance, which was crafted by City Councilor Annabel Garcia Pingoy, registered senior citizens in the city are allowed to avail of a free movie on the first […]
Archives for February 2018
Ombudsman indicts Bohol mayor for overpriced building
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman indicted Anda, Bohol Mayor Angelina Simacio for an overpriced P2.4million multi-purpose center built in 2013. The Ombudsman investigators found out that Simacio initiated the construction of the Anda Multi-Purpose Building/Center that was publicly bid and won by A.S.O. Construction at the price of P2,498,923.50. Records show that […]
Mag live-in partner nakuhaan ug shabu, priso
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, Mindanao— Wa makaikyas ang maglive in partner human kining nadakpan sa kapulisan sa buy bust operation nga gipahigayon sa mga sakop sa San Pedro Police Station pasado alas tres kagahapon sa hapon, Pebrero syete, sa dalang Quirino syudad sa davao. Ang duha ka mga dinakpan nailhang si Ram Harum Egona alyas Mar, […]
Dagupan seeks to regulate funerals to minimize traffic
DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines –Due to the daily traffic bottleneck in all the roads here, a city councilor has filed an ordinance regulating the conduct of funeral processions during weekdays. Filed by Councilor Alvin Coquia, the draft ordinance is actually in anticipation of the impact that may be brought by the opening of the City Mall sometime […]
Duterte signs EO, empowers NHA to expedite Marawi rehab
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — In an effort to fast track the rehabilitation and construction of houses for the internally displaced persons in Marawi City, President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 49 on Monday, February 6, 2018. The EO 49 is specific “Exempting the National Housing Authority from the National Economic and Development […]
Sorsogon mayor pleads guilty to non-remittance of GSIS premiums
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Michael Guysayko of Bulusan, Sorsogon, pleads guilty to the charges of 10 counts of violation of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) law. Guysako, together with Municipal Treasurer Jasmin Garcia, Municipal Accountant Ramon Belleza and Municipal Budget Officer Marieta Negrite were convicted by the Sandiganbayan for their non-remittance of GSIS […]
14 cops relieved for sleeping, drinking while on duty
MANILA, Philippines — Some 14 police officers were relieved from their posts after being caught sleeping and drinking during a surprise inspection in community precincts in Pasay and Muntinlupa on Tuesday night, February 6. During a surprise inspection, police officers assigned to the Maricaban Police Community Precinct (PCP) in Pasay were caught sleeping while, personnel of […]
Turistang Koreana natagak sa bangka sa Panglao, patay
MUNISIPYO SA PANGLAO, Bohol— Patay ang usa ka babayeng turista nga Korean national human aksidenteng natagak sa dagat gikan sa usa ka bangkang de motor ug naigo sa sabad niini didto sa kadagatan sa Virgin Island, niadtong miaging adlaw. Biktima giila nga si Hyangnam Jung, 52 anyos, minyo, lumad sa Korea ug kasamtangang nag-estar sa Virgin Island […]
Duterte to Customs : Stop smuggling
Duterte to Customs : Stop smuggling
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte ordered the Bureau of Customs to stop corruptions inside the graft-laden office and in every ports in the country. In his speech during the destruction of P61.626 million worth of smuggled luxury vehicles, February 6, Duterte said corrupt practices is the port areas of the country must […]
Lapeña fired 641 Bureau of Customs officials and employees
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña sacked 641 Bureau of Customs officials and employees starting October 2017 due to corrupt practices. The Bureau of Customs is among the most corrupt agencies in government, an image that Lapeña wants to change. The figure is reflective of how massive corruption eats up the agency personnel. […]
SC upholds 1-year martial law extension in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the four consolidated petitions seeking to halt the full-year extension of martial law and the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao. SC spokesman Theodore Te announced the directive was issued following Tuesday’s regular en banc session of the magistrates. Voting 10-5, […]
2 NPA rebels facing charges surrendered to authorities
T’boli, South Cotabato, Philippines — Mayor Dibu Tuan presented Tuesday two members of the New People’s Army (NPA), who surrendered to police and military authorities last Saturday in a remote village here. Tuan presented brothers Mitong and Jerald Garcisto who surrendered to police and military authorities in a remote village of New Dumangas. The two […]