DAVAO CITY, Philippines — For operating without the necessary government permit, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) XI wants 30 unlicensed or colorum radio stations in the Davao region to sign off. Among those recommended for closure is a radio station in Davao Oriental reportedly owned by a Congressman. “They operate without the required permit,” says […]
Archives for 2018
More tourists flock to Legazpi to view Mayon
LEGAZPI CITY — More local and foreign tourists are arriving in this premier Bicol city as Mayon Volcano continues its phreatic eruptions that started afternoon last Saturday, January 13. With this development, Mayor Noel E. Rosal said Thursday he would ask the city tourism office to advice all the visitors who want to watch the […]
Duterte plans to ban sending OFWs to Kuwait due to sexual abuse cases
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine government is planning to talk with the government of Kuwait about the increasing sexual abuses involving Overseas Filipino Workers. During the launching of the OFW Bank Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018, Duterte shared his apprehensions on the increasing number of sexual abuses involving Filipino workers. Duterte said “My advise […]
New PDP-Laban member from Isabela City shot dead
ISABELA CITY, Philippines — A barangay captain who just took his oath as Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) member was shot dead Thursday night January 18, 2018 in barangay Lumbang this city. Lamitan City police chief Supt. Restituto Pangusban identified the victim as Kadam Ismael, barangay captain of Kapayawan. Pangusband said Ismael and his son were […]
Kapitan sa Isabela, Basilan gipusil patay
DAKBAYAN SA ISABELA, MINDANAW— Patay ang usa ka kapitan human gibasnigan sa wala pa mailhing mga suspetsado nga nagsakay ug motorsiklo mga alas 7:00 sa gabii, Huesbes, Enero 18,2017. Giila ni Supt. Restituto Pangusban, hepe sa Isabela PNP ang biktima nga si Kadam Ismael, barangay kapitan said Kapayawan. Sumala pa ni Supt. Pangusban, nagsakay ug […]
NHA to unveil the P720-million AFP/PNP model Condo in March
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The National Housing Authority will unviel the model condominium building intended for the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine national Police (AFP/PNP) in March. Marcelino P. Escalada, NHA General Manager said the agency allocated P720-million for the construction of the sixteen low rise condominium buildings to […]
Government ready to pass BBL
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Peace Adviser Sec. Jesus G. Dureza said government will push for the passage of the Bangsamoro bill and may even go to the extent of resorting to an executive issuance to hasten its passage if Congress itself fails to approve it. “The President stressed that he can use the inherent powers […]
Ex-NCMF exec, 2 others charged with graft over Hajj deal
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has charged with graft former National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) secretary Yasmin Lao and two others for the alleged irregular housing accommodation for 3,000 Filipino pilgrims in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj Season in 2014. The Ombudsman charged Yao before the Sandiganbayan with one count of […]
Go ready to quit if proven he mediates in the P15.7-billion Navy procurement
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The almost speechless Special Assistant of President Rodrigo Duterte broke his silence as he has been dragged in the P15.7-billion Philippine Navy procurement controversy. Secretary Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go said he is willing to quit from service if proven that he facilitated or meddled in the P15.7-billion frigate program of the Philippine […]
Samar mayor indicted, suspended for unliquidated funds
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the 90-day suspension of Talalora, Samar Mayor Leonilo Costelo of Talalora for the unliquidated cash advances totaling to P388,150.00. The Ombudsman found Costelo guilty of Simple Neglect of Duty and ordered suspended from office for three months. Investigation conducted by the Field Investigation Office of the […]
Ombudsman suspends CDO councilor over slapping incident
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman ordered a six months suspension without pay against Cagayan de Oro City Councilor Zaldy Ocon who was found guilty of Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service. The Ombudsman also found probable cause against Ocon for violation of Article 359 (Slander by Deed) of […]
New DoT XI director appeals for a “honeymoon”
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The new tourism regional director here appeals to tourism stakeholders to give him a “honeymoon”. The atmosphere inside the meeting room at the SEDA hotel was lukewarm when Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo introduced the new director Antonio Fernando Blanco who used to be the director of DoT in Zamboanga Peninsula. Blanco […]
Diño recommends security of tenure for barangay tanods
MANILA, Philippines — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Martin Diño said on Tuesday he has recommended to DILG Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Eduardo Año that all members of the Barangay Security Development Office (BSDO) nationwide have a “security of tenure.” In an interview, Diño said that as a former barangay captain in Quezon […]