MANILA — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra described the proposal of two senators to have a separate facility for those convicted of heinous crimes as a “game changer” noting that this would help authorities institute reforms in the country’s prison systems. “Isang malaking turning point ang paglilipat niyang present penitentiary natin, national penitentiary to a new place (The transfer of heinous crimes […]
PH Embassy in Tehran ready to help 12 seafarers taken in Persian Gulf
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Embassy in Tehran i is monitoring and getting ready to assists 12 Filipinos held in Iran after their vessel was taken in the Persian Gulf on Saturday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured Sunday. The DFA in a statement said they are “Seeking further updates on the seafarers’ condition, and […]
Bus nahulog sa kanal, 3 patay, 4 naangol didto sa Sibugay
DAKBAYAN SA ZAMBOANGA— Tulo patay samtang upat ang naangol sa dihang nahulog sa kanal ang bus nga ilang gisakyan didto sa Zamboanga-Pagadian Highway niadtong Sabado alas 7:00 sa buntag. Sumala ni Major Helen Galvez, tigpamaba sa Police regional Office -9 , nawad-an kuno ug balanse ang drayber hinungdan nga nahulog ang bus sa kanal, didto […]
Duterte calls for unity as he welcomes decommissioned MILF combatants
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao — President Rodrigo Duterte rallied for unity on Saturday as he welcomed the decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants, noting the event marked another important milestone in the history of the region’s quest for peace. Speaking during the launch of the second phase of the decommissioning, President Duterte acknowledged the efforts of […]
PSEi, PHP rise on positive economic news overseas
MANILA – Improved sentiments, partly due to cooling trade-related concerns, allowed the Philippines’ main stocks gauge to rise on the third consecutive day and this performance was mirrored by the peso during the day. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended Friday up by 0.45 percent, or 35.28 points, to 7,933.47 points, which Regina Capital Managing […]
OPPAP, TESDA ink MOA for decommissioned MILF troops
Cotabato City — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Friday, September 6, in Cotabato City. Under the MOA, OPAPP and TESDA formalized their partnership, wherein both agencies jointly undertake initiatives which are in line […]
Duterte to review proposed Anti-Child Trafficking Office
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte will review a proposal to create an Anti-Child Trafficking Office to prevent child trafficking in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that the proposal was discussed during Wednesday (Sept. 4) night’s Cabinet meeting. “The President will review the proposal of Special Envoy of the President to United Nations Children’s Fund […]
Former Davao Councilor is new NCCA exec
DAVAO CITY — Three-term Davao City Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre has been appointed as the executive director of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Alejandre who used to chair the Committee on Tourism at the Davao City Council for nine consecutive years will replace Rico Pableo Jr., who also hails from Davao. […]
Maguindanao massacre decision out by November: PCOO chief
MANILA — A court decision on the Maguindanao massacre may be out before its 10th anniversary in November, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said Friday. “The court has already deemed the case as submitted for decision, and barring unforeseen circumstances, we are hoping for a decision by the third week of November,” Andanar […]
Released convict surrenders in Davao
DAVAO CITY — A convict from Davao Penal Colony (Dapecol) who was among the 1,914 released due to good conduct time allowance voluntarily surrendered before Sasa Police Station Friday morning, September 6. In a press statement, the Davao City Police Office said, a certain Danilo Palicte Y Alvarez who was released from Dapecol last April […]
CSC probes NCCA exec for alleged fake eligibility
DAVAO CITY — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is investigating National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) executive director Rico Pableo Jr. for allegedly presenting fake eligibility documents , which led to his appointment. This developed as President Rodrigo Duterte reportedly appointed Al Ryan Alejandre, a former Davao City Councilor to replace Pableo. Pableo […]
Eastmincom, MIPC agree to condemn scare tactics and work for journalists safety
DAVAO CITY—Open communication lines, security provision for threatened journalists and condemn scare tactics from difference forces. These are among the agreed courses of action that key military officials of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) and journalists representing the Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) have agreed Monday (Sept. 2), following a two-hour dialogue to tackle the […]
72-anyos patay human gitadtad sa adik nga anak
DAKABAYAN SA ZAMBOANGA — Gitadtad hangtud namatay sa iyang kaugalingong anak ang usa ka 72-anyos nga inahan didto sa Alas-as drive, barangay Purok -1 Brgy Sinunuc, kagahapon. Nakit-an na lang sa mga residente ang patayng lawas ni Alona Nur del Birut nga gilabaya sa kasagbutan nga gisulod og dakong plastik bag. Sumala sa mga testigo, […]