ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – In a private funeral ceremony in Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, the 57-year-old broadcaster Juan “Johnny Walker” Jumalon was laid to rest on Sunday, November 12. Alongside family, relatives, close friends, and former political associates paid their respects, offering support and condolences. The family is still grappling with the loss of their […]
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MIPC urges action following broadcaster Jumalon’s death
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Independent Press Council Inc. (MIPC) expressed deep sorrow at the burial of Juan Jumalon, the Community Radio Broadcaster from Calamba, Misamis Occidental, on Sunday, November 12, 2023. MIPC extended heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the media community. “As we bid farewell to Mr. Jumalon, we recognize the gravity […]
Maharlika fund’s IRR revision aims to shield officers from political influence
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has initiated a revision of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) to insulate the Board from political influence and considerations in determining the qualifications of its officers, according to a member of the IRR review group on Saturday. Rosalia De Leon, a […]
WestMinCom bids farewell to scout ranger battalion following Basilan deployment
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Lt. Gen. William Gonzales, Commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), led the send-off ceremony for the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion (5SRB) at Lamitan City Port in Basilan Province on November 8, 2023. During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Gonzales awarded a Command Plaque to the battalion, acknowledging their valuable services to the […]
PBBM, Speaker Romualdez extend assistance to family of slain broadcaster Juan Jumalon
MANILA – In a personal gesture of support, Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez, the executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Safety (PTFoMS), handed over a check representing the financial aid provided by President BongBong Marcos to the family of the slain broadcaster Juan Jumalon, also known as Johny Walker. The check was delivered this […]
Youth empowerment program launched in Cotabato province
KIDAPAWAN – Led by the Provincial Governor’s Office-Population Gender and Development (PGO-PopGAD) Division, the Youth for Youth (U4U) Program was successfully inaugurated at South Manuangan High School and Presbitero High School in the town of Pigcawayan, Cotabato. The program aims to equip young individuals with comprehensive knowledge about issues affecting them, such as smoking, alcohol […]
Suspect in Surigao City triple homicide
BUTUAN CITY – Police operatives successfully apprehended a triple homicide suspect in Surigao City involved in the brutal massacre of three individuals on Friday evening. Surigao City Police Chief Lt. Col. Diomedes Cuadra Jr. revealed the identity of the suspect as Alejandro Ultado Cortes, a 20-year-old resident of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, in an interview with […]
GrabCar Launches Service in Iligan City
ILIGAN CITY – The GrabCar service is now accessible in Iligan City, as announced by the Iligan City government. For those interested in becoming drivers or operators, please contact for the necessary requirements or reach out to the following numbers: 09455936969, 09369716426. Alternatively, you can visit their office at 5th Floor JGC Bldg, Badelles Street, […]
VP Sara drops bid for confi funds
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte, who is also the Department of Education secretary, has withdrawn her request for P650 million in confidential funds for the proposed 2024 budget. In a statement to Sonny Angara, the Vice President said she dropped the bid due to the “the divisive nature of the issue” and emphasized her […]
President Marcos affirms Philippines’ commitment to Timor-Leste’s development through South-South cooperation
MANILA – In a significant diplomatic meeting, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta to Malacañang on Thursday. During the meeting, President Marcos reaffirmed the Philippines’ dedication to supporting Timor-Leste’s development through the “South-South Cooperation.” At a state banquet, President Marcos emphasized the shared struggle of the two nations in the pursuit […]
1st Gov. Henry S. Oaminal 8-in-1 chess festival takes place in Misamis Occidental
OZAMIZ – Categories at the inaugural Governor Henry S. Oaminal 8-in-1 Chess Festival, held at the OzMIamiz City Gymnasium in Misamis Occidental. The event runs from November 10 to November 12 as part of the province’s 94th Provincial Anniversary celebration. Organized by Rey Urbiztondo, the Director of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines and […]
Ozamiznon ranks 3rd in midwifery licensure exam
OZAMIZ– A 21-year-old Ozamiznon has secured the third spot in the November 2023 Midwifery Licensure examination. Lerah Donor Dalid, hailing from Barangay Bacolod, Ozamiz City, achieved an impressive 91.30-percent average rating, placing her among the 2,800 newly licensed midwives in the country. Dalid, a graduate of Misamis University in Ozamiz City, expressed her surprise at […]
14-wheeler truck plunges into sinkhole Along Davao-Cotabato highway
DAVAO – In a surprising incident on November 9, 2023, at 7 am, a 14-wheeler truck fell into an unexpected sinkhole along the Davao-Cotabato Highway in Sitio Flortam, Barangay Batasan, Makilala, Cotabato Province. According to residents, there were no visible signs of a hole on the road surface, and the vehicle suddenly plunged into the […]