BACOLOD CITY, Philippines– A total of 34 drug surrenderers from Barangay 4, Isabela town in Negros Occidental will graduate on May 9 from their two-week skills training on steel fabrication under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). TESDA-Negros Occidental head Joel Villagracia sought the cooperation of Barangay 4 led by village chief Eduardo […]
Archives for May 2017
Cayetano to UN Human Rights Council: EJKs not state-sponsored
MANILA, Philippines –Extra Judicial Killings are not state sponsored this was the message of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland. Cayetano who defended President Rodrigo Duterte before the UNCHR emphasized “There are extrajudicial killings but it is not state-sponsored and we are trying our best to […]
For claiming to be an engineer when he is not: So. Leyte governor charged with falsification
MANILA, Philippines– Southern Leyte Governor Damian Mercado is set to face trial before the Sandiganbayan after the Ombudsman found probable cause to charge him with Falsification of Public Documents under Article 171 (4) of the Revised Penal Code. Case records show that Mercado failed to submit a true, correct and complete Personal Data Sheet (PDS) […]
For not declaring five motorcycles, ex-Dinagat Islands mayor faces trial
MANILA, Philippines–For failure to declare five motorcycles, the former Mayor of Dinagat Islands is facing charges of perjury as she misrepresented her Statement of Assets Liabilities and Networth (SALN). The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge former Dinagat Islands mayor Gwendolyn Ecleo with three counts of perjury as penalized under Article […]
ARMM economy soars in 2016
Cotabato City, Philippines–Leaders of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (ARMM) claims economy soared in 2016 after a lean growth during the previous years. The region recorded an increase in gross domestic product (GRDP) from negative 0.4percnt in 2015 to positive 0.3% last year. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which conducted simultaneously media briefings nationwide […]
Duterte to Gina Lopez: Sorry
DAVAO CITY, Philippines–President Rodrigo R. Duterte felt sorry for former Environment Secretary Gina Lopez over the rejection of Commission on Appointments (CA). “You know how it is, this is a democracy. And lagi (always) money talks,” Duterte added. “Sayang si Gina. I really like her passion but I remember talking about her in one of […]
Saving oceans before it’s too late!
The world’s oceans are so huge and literally unfathomable that no one seems to believe that they are in deep trouble. But according to Alexandra Cousteau , an ocean explorer, filmmaker and conservation advocate, the ocean is in trouble. This is particularly true in the Philippines, Cousteau who recently visited the country stressed although she […]
Beach fun
Volleyball is the usual fun sport to play along the beaches of Gumasa where the most awaited Sarbay Fest happens. In Sarangani, the festivity sets off with the local version of Glan’s beach party called Mahin, a Blaan word for sea or beach, and ends with SarBay. Both are anchored on the same cause of protecting and preserving Sarangani Bay. (Jake Narte/ SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Lopez sings “I believe I can Fly” after CA rejection
MANILA, Philippines— The powerful Committee on Appointments rejected her bid for confirmation as Environment Secretary but Regina Paz Lopez she never showed bitterness. In fact, the former secretary sing the song “I believe I can fly”, even invited her staff and reporters to sing with her. Lopez was rejected but her advocacy for environment remains. […]
Duterte to Trump : Do not use force in fighting NoKor
DAVAO CITY, Philippines–President Rodrigo R. Duterte asked United States President Donald Trump not to use force in stopping North Korea’s Nuclear Missile launch. On Monday, Duterte revealed he has a phone conversation with Trump and in the course of their talk he suggested to Trump not to use force in dealing with North Korean leader […]
Butuan ex-mayor may face trial over P15m CT scan donation
MANILA, Philippines- Former Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. may face trial over P15M City Scan Donation. This, after the Office of the Ombudsman probable cause to charge Amante in court for one count of violation of Section 3(g) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019) before the Sandiganbayan. The charge […]
Friendly game
Filipino and Chinese sailors play basketball inside the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao headquarters in Panacan, Davao City on Monday. Filipino sailors defeated the visitors 68-64. The sailors are crew members of the three Chinese warships, which was in the city from April 30 to May 2 for a goodwill visit. Newsline Photo
President Rody onboard Chinese warship
The President was given a tour inside the Chinese Vessel Chang Chun where he was able to see the armaments, the deck, the bridge navigation system as well as the operations room command and control system. The Chinese PLAN officers also presented tokens to the President during his tour. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOS