DAVAO CITY – The province of Maguindanao del Norte has two governors after the Palace appointed vice governor Bai Ainee Sinsuat. It can be recalled that on April 5, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. appointed BARMM Senior Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua as officer-in-charge (OIC) and named Fatima Ainee Sinsuat as acting vice governor of […]
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Sandiganbayan sentence ex-Sarangani governor for 20-years imprisonment over ghost project
DAVAO CITY – For spending government funds over a ghost project for the fisherfolk in Sarangani province, the Sandiganbayan has sentenced a former governor Miguel Escobar and his co-accused Alexis dela Cruz , 20 years imprisonment. In a 43-page decision handed down Associate Justice Kevin Vivero, the anti-graft court also ordered Escobar and management analyst […]
DOT rescinds another P124.45 million contract with DDB
DAVAO CITY — The DDB Philippines, the ad agency figured in the controversial “Love the Philippines” promotional video lost another P124.45 million contract with the Department of Tourism (DOT) as the later rescinds the contract. This was revealed by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday when OFW party-list Rep. Marissa del Mar Magsino brought up […]
SC approves designation of Maguindanao del Norte treasurer
DAVAO CITY — The Supereme has approved the designation of Maguindanao del Norte treasurer, citing the need to have one so that the operations of the provincial government won’t be crippled, as it is a newly created province. “Here, we cannot allow the newly created Province of Maguindanao del Norte to be crippled without its […]
Customs uncovers 4 luxury vehicles inside abandoned container in Davao port
DAVAO CITY — On July 28, 2023, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Port of Davao, made a significant discovery as personnel uncovered four used luxury motor vehicles concealed within two abandoned containers, originally purported to contain brand-new cars. Upon cross-referencing the database, customs officers identified that the consignee lacked accreditation from the Accounts Management Office. […]
Former combatants turned farmers now thrive
DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro Government, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR), distributed comprehensive livelihood packages containing agricultural inputs and equipment to cooperatives formed by former combatants who have transitioned into farming. The distribution took place on July 28 and July 31, 2023. The initiative aims to enhance farming operations, […]
CCTV considered as requirement for business permit in CDO
DAVAO CITY – Businesses in Cagayan de Oro City might soon be compelled to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) as Mayor Rolando Uy plans to revise a City Ordinance which will compel business establishment to put up one before a business permit is issued and violating it carris penalty. In a statement released on Thursday, Uy said […]
Missing Cotabato doctor found dead, killer confessed
DAVAO CITY— The body of the missing doctor of Cotabato Regional Medical Center was found buried in a shallow pit on Thursday morning, the graveyard was covered with banana leaves inside the hospital compoud where she worked, her killer confessed the crime. Nasrudin Endaila, a worker of Cotabato Doctors Association and a part time staff […]
Brand new missile boat deployed to Mindanao
DAVAO CITY –— One of the two brand new newly commissioned fast attack interdiction platforms (FAICs) is deployed to Mindanao to boost its naval presence in Mindanao waters. While the other in Visayas. In a statement Thursday, FP spokesperson Lt. Giovanni Badidles said the send-off rites for the BRP Gener Tinangag (PG-903) and BRP Domingo […]
LTO has unclaimed 1.7 million licensed plates
DAVAO CITY — While struggling to produce about a million licensed plates, the Land Transportation Office has 1.7 million unclaimed license plates stored in different regional districts all over the country. Until now, the agency has yet to cope with the backlog and the issue on the release of over a million lilcensed plates has […]
Customs files case against two suspected illegal drug dealers
DAVAO CITY –— The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has lodged criminal complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against two traders allegedly involved in the illegal smuggling of drugs on two separate occasions. In the first case, the trader was charged for unlawful importation of a shipment purportedly containing children’s playing items. However, upon inspection, […]
Marcos picks Brawner as next AFP Chief-of-Staff
DAVAO CITY —- Malacañang, through the Presidential Communications Office, announced on Wednesday that Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner will be the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and will take the place of General Andres Centino who was re-appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the said post earlier this year. […]
Marcos signs Maharlika Investment Fund into law
DAVAO CITY –— President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday morning, July 18, signed into law Republic Act 11954 or the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), the Philippines’ first-ever sovereign wealth fund. The signing ceremony was held at the Kalayaan Hall of Malacañan Palace in Manila with the senators, congressmen behind the bill standing as witnesses. The […]