SURIGAO CITY — The Army’s 36th Infantry Battalion (36IB) said it has validated yet again the continued recruitment of minors by communist rebels, in violation of Philippine laws. In a statement released Thursday, 36IB said it managed to confirm the recruitment of a minor following an encounter in Carmen, Surigao del Sur, on May 19 that […]
Palace dares ‘Bikoy’ to substantiate his confession
MANILA — Malacañang on Thursday urged Peter Joemel Advincula, the man who claimed to be ‘Bikoy’ and behind the “Ang Totoong Narcolist” videos, to “substantiate” his confession that some members of the opposition Liberal Party (LP), including Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, are behind these videos. Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo made this […]
Mandatory ROTC to nurture nationalism among youth: AFP
MANILA— The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said the return of a mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) will further nurture patriotism and nationalism among the Filipino youth. This, as it welcomes the passage of a bill at the House of Representative seeking the program’s compulsory inclusion in grade 11 and 12. […]
Dominguez cites benefits of less ‘sin products’ consumption
MANILA — Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez vowed that government’s drive against the illicit cigarette trade will continue but admitted that there will always be those who will try to engage in the illegal trade. This, as he stressed the agency’s support for legislative measures that will hike taxes on tobacco and alcohol products. “I think […]
I do not intend to influence Congress, Sara says on House speakership
DAVAO CITY — Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has denied influencing the selection for the Speaker of the House of Representatives. “I am only the Mayor of Davao City. I am not the correct person to endorse someone to be the next speaker,” she said in a statement Tuesday. Admitting she […]
Man dies inside NAIA restroom
MANILA — A man who was found unresponsive was declared “dead on the scene” inside a restroom at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Sunday, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) reported. Consuelo Bungag, MIAA Public Affairs Department officer-in-charge, told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) that the janitor who saw the man enter […]
Comelec-Lanao Sur awaits complaint on alleged ‘pre-shaded’ ballots
MARAWI CITY — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has yet to receive reports on the alleged “pre-shading” of ballots during the voting process in Lanao del Sur and Marawi City on May 13. Provincial election supervisor Allan Kadon said this on Friday after video footage surfaced on social media showing a woman, wearing a long red […]
Reelectionist candidates win in CDO, MisOr; but not in Lanao Sur town
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Incumbent local chief executives still get to serve another three years in Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental province, after the local Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared them as winning candidates on Wednesday. Oscar Moreno defeated Jose Gabriel “Pompee” La Viña in the city’s mayoral race, while Yevgeny Emano […]
PNPA cadet dies of heatstroke while training
MANILA — A cadet of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) died while undergoing summer training program within the school’s vicinity in Silang, Cavite due to heatstroke. Lt. Col. Byron Allatog, PNPA spokesperson, identified on Thursday the victim as Cadet 4th Class Al Rasheed Pendatun Macadato, 21, a native of Kalilangan, Bukidnon. Macadato was doing a […]
Gov’t urged to pursue cases vs. ‘narco-politicians’ who won in polls
MANILA — In the aftermath of the just concluded elections, several lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Thursday called on the government to “seriously” pursue cases against winning politicians, who were included on President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “narco list,” especially if there are sufficient evidence against them. Representatives Robert Ace Barbers (Surigao del Norte), Alfredo […]
Floirendo, del Rosario lose hold on Davao del Norte
DAVAO CITY — A neophyte politician ended the 40-year rule of the del Rosario family over Davao del Norte province as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) proclaimed on Tuesday the winners in the May 13 elections. Proclaimed winner for governor of Davao del Norte is Edwin Jubahib, winning over Rodney del Rosario, the son of former […]
Postponement of new senators’ proclamation ‘unlikely’: Comelec
MANILA — While the Commission on Elections (Comelec) respects the right of those calling to defer the proclamation of winning senatorial candidates, the ceremony will push through as scheduled next week, the commission’s spokesperson said Wednesday. “They can make a call if they want. That’s their right, but in terms of likelihood, it’s unlikely that anything […]
Davao Region ‘generally peaceful’ amid reports of vote-buying
DAVAO CITY – Davao Region remains generally peaceful on the first hours of election day despite reports of vote-buying and liquor ban violations, officials said. Brig. General Marcelo Morales, Police Regional Office-11 (PRO-11) director, said Davao Region–especially Davao City–has still the highest security level compared to other areas in Mindanao. “We have the highest security level […]