(Press Statement from PASAKA) DAVAO CITY, Philippines — During Rodrigo Duterte’s term as mayor and during the start of his presidency, he brought light to our struggles when promised that we can return to our communities and he will protect our schools and ancestral lands. But now, that light is gone with his recent words […]
Archives for February 2018
30 ka mahalong sakyanan gipusa sa Bureau of Customs
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, Mindanao — Traynta ka mga mahalong sakyanan nga nasakmit sa Bureau of Customs sa pantalan sa Davao, Cebu ug Manila, ang dungan nga gipangguba kaganinang alas dos sa hapon, Pebrero 6, 2018. Ang mga kontrabandong sakyanan giguba tungod kay wala kini mga saktong papeles ug walay klarong deklarasyon, gani wala na magpakita […]
DTI Koronadal to build P36-m building
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines — Finally, a P36-million building will soon rise here to house the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Koronadal, it is a dream come true. Elaine Ferolino, officer-in-charge regional chief administrative officer of DTI described the two-storey building as “Customer and People friendly.” The DTI Koronadal rents a building for years now. […]
Let’s take a trip to forever, the unfinished roads
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A day after President Rodrigo Duterte warned all contractors of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to finish all unfinished road projects in 30 days, netizens rejoiced. The Newsline.ph story, inspired the readers who lost hope over unfinished road projects in their areas. Some shared photos. The forever roads […]
172 Abu Sayyaf members surrender in 13 months
Isabela City, Philippines — Two more members of Abu Sayyaf surrendered Sunday, February 4, 2018. Brigadier General Juvymax Uy, the commander of the Joint Task Force Basilan, identified the surrenderees as Hasib Sarikin Mion and Hamdi Nor Bareo. Mion and Bareo surrendered to the elements of the 74th Infantry Battalion under Lieutenant Colonel Jonas Templo […]
Sandiganbayan convicts DENR exec for failure to name his wife
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — After less than a year of trial, prosecutors from the Office of the Ombudsman secured the conviction of Jacob Miemban, Jr., Director III of the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Miembran was convicted of Perjury and violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials […]
PH consulate in Dubai reports increase in number of repatriated OFWs
Dubai, UAE – Around 1,269 distressed Filipinos were repatriated by the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Dubai and Northern Emirates in the period between January to December 31, 2017. The data from the Assistance to Nationals (ATN) section of the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) shows a considerable increase compared to only 331 cases during the […]
Did the President escaped from his PSG?
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Did President Rodrigo Duterte escaped the tight Presidential Security Group and went on a motorbike in cognito in Davao City? This question hang as a photo showed Duterte wearing a black helmet, a stripe black jacket beside his partner Honeylet Avanceña inside their house getting ready for a motorbike ride. If […]
Plane crashes off Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — An airplane crashed off the coast of Sitio Landing, Barangay New Agutaya in the northern Palawan town of San Vicente on Sunday afternoon, February 4, 2018. The light aircraft which was chartered to transport live fish cargoes to Sangley Point, Cavite, had just taken off from the nearby San Vicente Airport […]
falsification raps filed vs dismissed DOJ employees
DAVAO CITY, Philippines –— The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed a case of falsification against three former employees of the Department of Justice (DOJ) who were involved in the anomalous visa issuance for six Chinese Nationals. Facing charges are Cyruz Morata, Abvic Ryan Maghirang, and Shigred Erigbuagas, who admitted receiving huge amount in […]
Shabu pusher gibalhog sa prisohan
DAKBAYAN sa DABAW, Mindanao— Dakpan sa mga sakop sa Calinan Police Station ang notadong tigpayuhot ug ginadiling druga sa Calinan Area. Giila ni Calinan Police Station Chief Inspector Michael Uyanguren ang suspectsado nga usa ka Jason Ambray Jandayran, alyas Doydoy, 20 anyos ang pangidaron. Gikasa ang buy and bust operation alas 10:40 sa gabie, Pebrero 3, 2018 […]
Rebels kill tribal leader and son
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A tribal leader and his son were killed in their village in Sitio Igang, Barangay palma Gil, Talaingod town, Davao del Norte, Sunday dawn, February 4, 2018. Datu Banadjao Mampaundag and his son Jonard were mercilessly killed by rebels pretending as members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Datu Banadjao […]
A thousand lumads rejoiced over government support while dozens bleed, cry for justice
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – While about a thousand indigenous peoples from all over Mindanao rejoiced inside the Eastern Mindanao Command gymnasium each time President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to support to the tribe, a dozen held a rally at the gate of the army headquarters, crying for justice and condemning government’s plan to develop the hinterlands. […]