DAVAO CITY, Philippines—A magnitude-6.5 earthquake hit the province of Leyte Thursday afternoon July 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake hit off Jaro, Leyte at 3:54 pm. Phivolcs also warned that damage and aftershocks are expected. In an advisory, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the earthquake […]
Archives for July 2017
Joint patrol
A tugboat pulls Philippine Navy’s BRP Ramon Alcaraz as it departs Davao City on Thursday enroute to Celebes Sea for a joint patrol with Indonesian Navy. The activity is intended to strengthen the of the common boundary of the two countries in the southern part of the Philippines. Newsline Photo
Ombudsman orders forfeiture of P29-mllion of ill-gotten wealth of ex-PNP chief Purisima
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of a petition before the Sandiganbayan to initiate forfeiture proceedings for the recovery of the unexplained wealth of former Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Alan Purisima and his family amounting to P29.2 million. In its 04 July 2017 Consolidated Resolution, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales ordered […]
Korean embassy Manila donates Php5-M for Marawi evacuees
MANILA, Philippines — The Korean embassy here has donated PHP5 million to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for the benefit of those affected by the armed conflict in Marawi City. “This donation is very timely,” Red Cross chair and CEO, Senator Richard Gordon, said as he thanked Korean Ambassador Kim Jae-Shin during the turnover ceremony […]
3 former Deped officials face trial for ill-gotten wealth
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of a petition to initiate forfeiture proceedings for ill-gotten wealth. The Ombudsman ordered forfeiture proceedings against former Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Director Jesus Nieves, in conspiracy with his wife and daughter, respondents Segundina Nieves and Gwendolyn Sola. Segundina was a former Education Supervisor II […]
Beheading of Vietnamese sailors a propaganda ploy — AFP
MANILA, July 5 — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said the beheading of two Vietnamese hostages by the Abu Sayyaf is a propaganda ploy by the terrorist group to project strength amid heightened military operations that “tremendously degraded their capacity.” “This (beheading) is a show of force although they are not […]
P800-M needed for rebuilding of Marawi schools — Briones
MANILA, Philippines —The government needs to spend P800-million to rebuild the 15 schools destroyed by the clash between the government troops and the IS-inspired Maute group in Marawi City. There are 132 schools in Marawi which need rehabilitation but fifteen are severely damaged which needs reconstruction. Rebuilding and rehabilitation will cost the government about P2.3-billion […]
The list of 132 Mayors in Mindanao affected by the NaPolCom order
DAVAO CITY (July 5)—The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) ordered the withdrawal of the deputation of seven (7) Governors and 132 Mayors in the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and in the city of Cotabato. Napolcom Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Atty. Rogelio T. Casurao said that their […]
NAPOLCOM strips police power from 7 Governors and 132 Mayors in Mindanao.
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) ordered the withdrawal of the deputation of seven (7) Governors and 132 Mayors in the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and in the city of Cotabato. Napolcom Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Atty. Rogelio T. Casurao said that their deputation […]
Sulu Vicegov, two mayors face charges for SALN violations
MANILA, Philippines—For failure to file their Statements of Assets Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) Sulu Vice-Governor and two other municipal mayors. The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of five counts of violation of Section 8 of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees against Abdulsakur Tan; Maimbung […]
For mulcting businessman, BIR officials facing charge
MANILA, Philippines—Two officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue were charged with bribery after they were caught red handed receiving grease money from taxpayer. Office of the Ombudsman ordered the filing of charges against Nora Halamani (Group Supervisor) and Abolais Ampa (Revenue Officer III) of BIR Revenue District Office 29 in Manila. Halamani and Ampa […]
Martila Law in Mindanao Valid-Supreme Court
DAVAO CITY, Philippines— The Supreme Court says President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law and the suspension of the privilege of Writ of Habeas Corpus in Mindanao valid and within the ambit of the Constitutional. The justices voted 11-3-1 in favor of Proclamation No, 216 or Martial Law Monday morning, July 4 which rendered the […]
Duterte salutes Marawi troops, vows not to forget nor abandon them
MANILA, Philippines— President Rodrigo R. Duterte Monday dawn delivered an emotional video message to the troops fighting against the ISIS terror group and the local terrorist Maute. Duterte delivered his message at the Study Room in Malacañan Palace on July 3, 2017, the Commander-in-Chief commends the soldiers on the ground and assures them that government […]