PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Wildlife authorities in Palawan have caught a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) measuring 15.6 feet in Balabac, days after a fisherman was attacked and killed by a crocodile last month. Experts from the Palawan Wildlife Reserve and Rescue Center (PWRC) “extracted” the saltwater crocodile in Barangay Malaking Ilog at 2 p.m. […]
Sarangani unveils 16th MunaTo Festival today
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Sarangani province’s rich indigenous culture and heritage will take center stage anew as it formally unveils today, Nov. 28, the famed MunaTo Festival 2018. Michelle Solon, chair of the Sarangani Provincial Tourism Council, said Tuesday they have lined up bigger and grander activities to spice up the annual celebration, which is […]
P12-B bulk project to address Davao’s future water requirements
DAVAO CITY – The Aboitiz group is optimistic that the PHP12-billion Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP) will not only address the current water supply needs but also the future requirements for the growing population of this city. “We have witnessed Davao City’s transformation and we know how important water is to sustain the […]
NPA leader, companions escape in Davao raid
DAVAO CITY — A commander of the New People’s Army (NPA) and his companions managed to elude arrest after a joint police and Army team swooped down on Victorio’s Beach Resort in Talomo, this city, to implement a warrant of arrest Monday morning. Senior Superintendent Alexander Tagum, Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director, identified the […]
PH to probe Chinese Coast Guard action vs. Filipino news crew
MANILA — Malacañang on Monday said the government will investigate reports that Chinese Coast guards barred a Filipino television news crew from conducting interviews in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal and urged them to file a formal complaint to allow the Philippine government to take appropriate action. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark after footage of […]
De Lima asks CA to block 13 convicts as prosecution witnesses
MANILA — Senator Leila de Lima has filed a petition before the Court of Appeals (CA) to stop 13 prosecution witnesses from testifying, in connection with the drug charges filed against her before the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC). In a 29-page petition dated Nov. 19, the defense counsels for the detained senator said Muntinlupa […]
Book sale up for the holiday season in Davao
DAVAO CITY – Hundreds of Dabawenyos dug into their favorite children’s tales and the wide array of bestselling fiction and non-fiction titles at the Big Bad Wolf (BBW) book sale opening at The Tent of Azuela Cove in Lanang here Thursday afternoon. People beamed upon seeing the prices, which were marked down by as much […]
Davao rolls out community consultation on traffic, transpo plan
DAVAO CITY – The city government on Friday rolled out a survey to get the public’s view on the current traffic and transportation situation and how Dabawenyos generally travel. The survey, which targets 1,500 respondents, will help the government provide the public with better, safe and efficient transportation system. It will also be used for […]
Guevarra confident of securing conviction for Ampatuans
MANILA –Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday expressed confidence about securing conviction against the suspects in the so-called “Maguindanao Massacre”. Guevarra told reporters during the 9th anniversary of the massacre that the prosecution of those involved in the incident will be completed early next year. Guevarra said that the sheer volume of those involved in […]
Zamboanga anti-drug ops net P150K illegal drugs, 7 nabbed
ZAMBOANGA CITY (November 22)— Seven alleged drug personalities were arrested and some PHP150,000 worth of illegal drugs — including marijuana — were seized in separate anti-drug operations throughout the Zamboanga Peninsula region, police said Thursday. Chief Insp. Arlan Delumpines, Zamboanga City Police Office’s Police Station 7 chief, identified the arrested suspects as Joven Enriquez, 38; […]
Davao region releases initial list of election watch list areas
DAVAO CITY (November 21) – The Police Regional Office (PRO-11) on Wednesday bared the areas in 43 cities and municipalities in Davao Region that are placed under the election watch list areas (EWAS) for the upcoming 2019 midterm election. Chief Inspector Jason Baria, PRO-11 spokesperson, said the number could go down if the peace and […]
DepEd-ARMM honors 2 outstanding Bangsamoro teachers
COTABATO CITY (November 20) — The Department of Education in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DepEd-ARMM) honored on Monday two outstanding Bangsamoro teachers, as part of its “Search for Outstanding Bangsamoro Teachers 2018.” Joymanil Tiblani, 33 of Sulu Division won the recognition for elementary level. Tiblani has been a teacher for the past 13 years […]
Report persons making illegal offers for 2019 polls: Comelec
MANILA (November 19) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged the public to report to them individuals or groups who are making illegal offers on election matters. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez made the appeal following the arrest of an individual allegedly asking money from political aspirants with promises of being able to compromise the automated […]