DAVAO CITY, Philippines–President Rodrigo Duterte declares Martial Law in Mindanao, cuts short his Russia trip to attend to the urgent need in Marawi City which was attacked by ISIS-backed Maute group. The President will leave Moscow, Russia at 3a.m this morning, Wednesday May 23 (Manila time). Duterte was in Russia for a five-day state visit […]
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BREAKING! Martial law declared in Mindanao, Duterte cuts short Russia Visit
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—President Rodrigo Duterte declares Martial Law in Mindanao, cuts short his Russia trip to attend to the urgent need in Marawi City which has been attacked by terrorist group ISIS.
Conserve biodiversity? Go Biotech
DAVAO CITY, Philippines- As the world reshapes now, it is time for us to help save the fast disappearing biological diversity. The latest report “Global status of commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2016,” published by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech noted that From 1996 (the first year of commercialization of biotech crops) up to […]
Duterte to get honorary degree from Russian university
DUBAI, May 22 — President Rodrigo Duterte is set to receive an honorary doctorate from a Russian university during his visit to Moscow, Russia this week. The conferment of honorary doctorate to Pres. Duterte at MGIMO University (Moscow State Institute of International Relations) is set on Wednesday. He is also expected to deliver a policy […]
Body of Romanian who fell off waterfall in Lake Sebu recovered
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — Rescuers recovered this morning the remains of a Romanian who went missing on Saturday after falling off a waterfall in Lake Sebu town in South Cotabato. Jose Parreno, assistant head of the Lake Sebu Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), said the body of victim Petrica Paul Bratu, […]
Philippines? Duterte? Your President is doing good, war on drugs!
DAVAO CITY– I just came home from a 10-day tourism program sponsored by the provincial government of Xinjiang China. China was the fourth country I visited in five months. In every foreign trip I had, I came home with a happy heart and with a deep sense of pride- I am a Filipino, the President […]
Stiffer regulations in firearms procurement-Duterte
DAVAO CITY, Philippines– Gun enthusiasts beware! Citing the loose government regulations in firearms procurement by private individuals resulting to arming the enemies of the state, President Rodrigo R. Duterte wants stiffer regulations for civilians who intend to buy firearms and ammunition. Speaking before the 25th Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD) […]
One time big time
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and City Police Director Sr. Supt. Alexander Tagum inspects evidence gathered after a a joint operation on Friday (19 May 2017) of police and military units in 10 barangays in Davao City that targeted drug personalities, wanted persons, illegal firearms and known criminal and terror suspects. Five persons were killed after a firefight with the security forces and at least 65 others were arrested. Newsline Photo
DFA Secretary
President Rodgrigo Roa Duterte has administered the oath of office of Alan Peter Cayetano as the new Foreign Affairs Secretary. The oath of office was held on May 18, 2017 at the Presidential Guesthouse in Panacan, Davao City. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Marcelino willing to testify on drug raps vs De Lima — PAO chief
MANILA — Marine Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino is willing to testify against former Justice Secretary and detained Senator Leila De Lima on the drug charges filed against her by the Department of Justice. This was bared by Public Attorneys Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta, Marcelino’s legal counsel. ”Anytime sabi niya, he can testify. Pero kung […]
Satellite-based weather forecasting set
Discover Aksu, know Xugur culture and Arts
Aksu City, City- One has to take an hour plane ride from Urumqi to reach this beautiful city- Aksu. Aksu which means “clear galopping water” in Yugur language is located South of Tianshian Mountains with more than 2.8 million people. It used to be the seat of Quici and Gumo Kingdoms of ancient western regions. […]
Ombudsman suspends Maguindanao Mayor
MANILA, Philippines- Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the one month suspension of Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao Mayor Datu Umbra Bayam Dilangalen for Simple Neglect of Duty. The Office of the Ombudsman found inconsistencies in Dilangalen’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) for the years 2009 to 2010. Based on the investigation conducted, the […]