MANILA, Philippines — Transport groups should find better method or ways to air grievance against government rather than protest through transport strikes. During the Tuesday, December 5, press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Jr. said transport groups could reach out to the government through formal dialogues. “Idaan po natin sa tamang proseso ‘yung mga hinihingi […]
Archives for December 2017
SC upholds constitutionality of martial law in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed with finality its decision declaring President Rodrigo Duterte’s proclamation of martial law in Mindanao as constitutional. Theodore Te, spokesperson of the Supreme Court announced Tuesday, December 5, that the directive was issued following Tuesday’s regular en banc session of the magistrates. Voting 10-3-1, the SC dismissed the […]
DepEd to monitor students vaccinated with Dengvaxia
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is closely monitoring students administered with anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia, following reports that the world’s first-ever dengue vaccine poses risk to individuals with no prior dengue infection. In a statement, the DepEd stressed “As the health and safety of our learners are of principal importance, the [DepEd], in close […]
BOC posts record-breaking November revenue
MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Customs (BOC) posted PHP46.470 billion revenues in November, its highest recorded monthly collection. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapena reported that five collection districts were able to surpass their monthly targets, namely, ports of Batangas, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Clark and Tacloban. Preliminary figures of the bureau’s Financial Service revealed that the […]
AFP to submit recommendation on Martial law next week
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The President has yet to decide on the fate of the Martial law declaration next week and the decision will be based on the recommendations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Saturday said they expect the AFP to submit their recommendation next week, after which […]
Two-day transport strike looms
DAVAO CITY , Philippines — The militant transport sector is again planning to hold a two-day transport strike on Decmber 4 and 5 to dramatize their opposition on the planned phaseout of all public utility jitney (PUJ) and the oil price hike (OPH). This despite the fact that Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator […]
GenSan provides P15-M for child welfare program
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The city government has allocated some PhP15 million for the implementation of programs next year that will further improve the welfare of children in the city. City Mayor Ronnel Rivera said Friday they have lined up various initiatives that would help address the basic concerns of children, among them the need […]
Davao Oriental: Rising above the rubbles of Typhoon Pablo
CATEEL, Davao Oriental —The challenge brought about by Super Typhoon (international name Boopha) on December 4, 20012 has become the opportunity for the people of Davao Oriental to showcase the best of the Mandaya people. Truth is, the tourism industry became more vibrant and its people became stronger and closer to one another. Then Provincial […]
Duterte brings Holywood’s Steven Seagal to Julu
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte visited government forces in Julu Friday with a special guests- Holywood Action Star Steven Seagal. Duterte visited the soldiers who were previously assigned in Marawi and Seagal, was Duterte’s special guest. Speaking before the soldies Seagal said “I know you guys put your life on the line […]
Public shaming
I was reading on my news feed when I came across the statement of health activists against the PDEA agents who announced in a press conference, that one of their apprehended suspect was HIV positive. On Tuesday this week, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested 11 males in a drug related raid in Taguig. […]
Duterte visits soldiers in Sulu
JOLO, Sulu – President Rodrigo Duterte visited Sulu on Friday to recognize the gallantry of Filipino soldiers who fought in liberating Marawi City from Islamic extremists. “Unang-una nagpapasalamat ako sa inyo mga sundalo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa sacrifice, sa pagtiis, sa lahat ng bagay, harapin ang kahirapan, kamatayan (Foremost, I thank all soldiers of […]