Archives for October 2017
Hapilon, Maute killed in Marawi
MANILA — Malacañan confirmed Monday the death of two terrorist leaders, Omar Maute and Isnilon Hapilon, during a military operation meant to retake the last remaining Daesh-Maute stronghold in Marawi. In the same operation, 17 civilian hostages held hostage by the terror group were rescued. Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said operating units in Marawi have […]
Tail of typhoon Odette hits Zamboanga
ZAMABOANGA CITY, Philippines — Sea transport suspended here as the city submerge with flood waters while some roads are inaccessible due to landslides as typhoon ‘Khanun’ (with local name ‘Odette’) already exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Saturday evening. As of now, heavy downpour and strong winds render resident immobile as floodwaters increasing from […]
Health advocates disappointed with Ubial’s CA rejection
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Some medical practitioners in Davao City were disappointed with the rejection of the appointment of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Pauline Jean Ubial. Dr. Mae Concepcion J. Dolendo, program director of the House of Hope Foundation for Kids with Cancer Inc. said that the decision of the members of the Commission […]
Sandigan clears ex-Oro mayor
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The Sandiganbayan has absolved former city mayor Vicente Emano over illegal acts by demoting an administrative officer into a security guard, a legal counsel said. Lawyer Francis Khu said the Sandiganbayan cleared Emano of graft charges lodged by Leonor Esparcia, who accused Emano of persecution following her demotion from Administrative Assistant III […]
Duterte warns of revolutionary gov’t
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte warned anew of declaring a revolutionary government if the country will be in danger of chaos and destabilization. “I am ready to die for my country… Pero kung makita ko, sabi ko, ‘yung bayan ko na magti-tilt into chaos at ma-destabilize talaga, mag-declare na nga ako ng revolutionary government,” the […]
Canada papers Citizens Bill involving migrant residents
EDMONTON, CANADA— The Canadian government is preparing a bill which will change the landscape in the law involving migrants in the country. Dubbed as the Citizenship Act, it will recognise the permanent residents as citizens of Canada and can now apply for citizenship. This development is a good news to all Filipino permanent resident as […]
Former DavOr mayor suspended
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Ombudsman suspended for one month the former mayor of Lupon, Davao Oriental for simple neglect of duty. Since former Lupon mayor Domingo Lim is no longer in government service, the Ombdusman ordered that the penalty will be converted to a fine in the amount of his one month’s salary. The […]
Duterte to gov’t officials, media: uphold truth at all times
MANILA, Philippines — In time for the re-launching of the renovated press briefing room in Malacañan, President Rodrigo Duterte urged government officials and members of the media to always uphold the truth in line with their duty of communicating the government’s platform to the people. “To my fellow workers in government, especially those who form […]
Steven Seagal meets President Duterte
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte and action star Steven Seagal met in Malacanang on Thursday after the actor arrived in the country scouting for a location for his new movie about illegal drugs. The President in his meeting with Seagal told the actor that movies are a reflection of life. He reiterated his strong stance against illegal […]
Duterte: PDEA to lead campaign against illegal drugs
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte directed the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to lead the government’s campaign against drugs. In a memorandum titled, “Implementation of Republic Act 9165 Otherwise Known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”, Duterte directed all concerned government agencies their respective responsibilites with regards to the war against drugs. […]
Philippine Scout Rangers to own home by 2018-Duterte
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — If plans will be implemented as scheduled, on December 2018, troopers from the government’s scout rangers will finally own their own homes. This after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Wednesday, October 11, led the groundbreaking ceremony of a housing project in San Miguel Bulacan for the Scout Rangers. For ages, the […]
Former Cebu mayor penalized for Yolanda fund mess
CEBU CITY — The Office of the Ombudsman finds the former mayor of Daanbantayan, Cebu guilty of simple negligence over the handling of the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) released to victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Former mayor Augusto Corro was ordered suspended for two months, but since the latter is no longer in office, the penalty […]