DAVAO CITY –— The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has warned the public about the influx of migratory birds and not to harm them. The Environment department said the influx of migratory birds in the country is expected due to the annual bird migration season starting September (southward migration) and return to their breeding […]
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President Marcos grants amnesty to rebels and insurgents
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken a significant step in the administration’s peace initiatives, signing Executive Order No. 47 and several proclamations to provide amnesty to rebels and insurgents. The move is part of a broader effort to encourage them to return to the rule of law. Issued on November 22, 2023, […]
Government Allocates P25.2M Aid for Soccsksargen Families Affected by Earthquake
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Philippine government has extended a total of P25.2 million in aid to families affected by the recent 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Soccsksargen, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Office for Region XII on Thursday. During a situation briefing with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in General […]
VP Duterte calls for respect of sovereignty amid ICC jurisdiction debate
MANILA – In response to the unexpected joint meetings in the House of Representatives regarding the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction over the Philippines, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte issued a stern reminder to lawmakers, invoking President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s unequivocal stance on the matter. “Any probe conducted by the ICC would be an intrusion […]
Lending Company Account Officer Fatally Shot in Digos City
DIGOS CITY – An account officer of a lending company lost his life in a shooting on Thursday, November 23. The victim was identified as Glenboy Monday Aldeguer, 42, and a resident of Santo Tomas, Barangay Igpit, Digos City, Davao Del Sur, . The Digos City Police swiftly responded to the incident, finding Aldeguer lying […]
Ampatuan Jr. Convicted on 21 Counts of Graft
MANILA – Datu Andal Uy Ampatuan Jr. was found guilty on 21 counts of graft by the Sandiganbayan’s Sixth Division on Thursday, November 23. The court, in a 96-page decision, ruled that Ampatuan violated the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. For each count of graft, Ampatuan has been sentenced to a prison term ranging from […]
Basilan governor calls for urgent crime fighting measures
BASILAN – Governor Jim Salliman-Hataman of Basilan is urging security forces, notably the 101st Brigade led by BGen. Alvin Luzon, to develop comprehensive, preemptive strategies to address the escalating criminal activities within the province. The governor’s plea came during an emergency meeting with Gen. Luzon at the brigade headquarters in response to the recent upsurge […]
Bangsamoro peace process advances: TPMT’s 8th public report unveiled
DAVAO CITY — In commemoration of the 14th anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre, a moment of silence was observed to pay tribute to the victims. Concurrently, the 2nd Marine Brigade (2MBde) celebrated its post-73rd Marine Birthday on November 17, 2023, under the leadership of BGen. Romeo T. Racadio PN(M), at the 2MBde Headquarters. Lt. Gen. […]
Davao police launches special investigation task group following businessman’s killing
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has taken swift action in the wake of the recent shooting incident at KM5, Buhangin, Davao City, forming a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) named ‘CASTILLONES’ to accelerate the investigation into the killing of businessman Giselo Velasco Castillones. “In response to the shooting incident…at KM5, Buhangin, […]
Mindanao still shaking: Over 120 aftershocks follow recent quake
MANILA — The powerful earthquake that jolted Mindanao last week has left a trail of aftershocks, with the count reaching at least 120 as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol revealed that only six of these aftershocks were perceptible, or able to be felt, with […]
14 years on, justice still moves slow for Maguindanao massacre victims
MAGUINDANAO – Fourteen years after the horrifying events of November 23, 2009, justice for the victims of the Ampatuan Massacre remains elusive, according to a statement released by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on its 14th anniversarty. “Despite 14 years passing since the train events of November 23, 2009, the killers of journalists remain […]
LOOK: Furniture donation enhances spaces Tagum City National High School and Pagsabangan Madrasah
TAGUM CITY — A total of 102 armchairs and 9 long benches were delivered to Tagum City National High School, while Pagsabangan Madrasah received 10 armchairs in a ceremonial turnover on November 20. Through the Care for School Chairs Program, confiscated illegal logs find a purpose in contributing to the creation of new seating and […]
2MBde observes 73rd Philippine Marine Birthday with festivities in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — The 2nd Marine Brigade (2MBde), under the leadership of Brigadier General Romeo T. Racadio PN(M), celebrated its post-73rd Marine Birthday on November 17, 2023, at the 2MBde Headquarters. The event featured Lt. Gen. William N. Gonzales PA, Commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WMC), as the esteemed Guest of Honor and Speaker. […]