DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, MINDANAW-— Nakuratan si Philippine National Police direktor Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa sa dihang nakit-an niya ang iyang sueldo karong buwana. Nagtuo man gud daw si dela Rosa nga ang gagmayg rangko lang ang makatagamtam sa pagpausbaw sa suhulan nga bag-uhay pa lang gipatuman ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte. Sa pakighinabi sa membro sa […]
Archives for 2018
Zamboanga DENR officials relieved from posts
DAVAO CITY, Philippines— The regional director and the provincial environmental officer of Zamboanga peninsula were relieved form posts for being negligent in their tasks which resulted to the denudation of the forest and displacement of indigenous peoples in the area. This after President Rodrigo Duterte Monday, January 8, ordered the closure of Dacon Group of […]
DoT revamp worries Davao tourism sector
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The major shakeup in the Department of Tourism (DoT) stirred opposition from the tourism sector given its cost to the industry, especially in Davao. City Tourism Officer Generose Tecson confirmed various associations and tourism councils nationwide had submitted their respective positions in the reshuffling at the national and regional offices. DoT […]
Duterte to PAGCOR : Stay away from corruption
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte asked officials and employees of the government-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to stay away from the temptations of money and avoid any act which constitutes graft and corruption. In his speech during the PAGCOR’s event “2018 Kick Off: Game On! All in For Nation Building” at […]
Customs to strengthen Zamboanga port to curb smuggling
DAVAO CITY , Philippines— Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña vowed to curb smuggling in Zamboanga port. Smuggling activities are rampant in Zamboanga as reports said some government officials are protecting the smugglers, a perception which has yet to be verified. During the turn-over of P100-million worth smuggled products, Lapeña revealed he will strengthen the campaign in […]
Paolo Duterte wishes new Davao City Vice Mayor “Good luck”
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Resigned Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo “Pulomh” Dutetre wished his successor and party mate third district Councilor Bernard Al-ag “Good luck” in a text message. Al-ag formally took his oath as the new Davao City Vice Mayor before Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio at the City Hall Wednesday afternoon. It can be recalled […]
I-ACT apprehends 244 road unworthy PUVs
MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT) apprehended 244 public utility vehicles (PUVs) during the first day of the full implementation of the ‘Tanggal Bulok, Tanggal Usok’ campaign to flag down road unworthy public transport in compliance with the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) last Wednesday. The council said in a statement Thursday that it […]
Ombudsman suspends Escalante city vice-mayor
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the suspension of Escalante City Vice-Mayor Santiago Maravillas after he was found guilty of two counts of Abuse of Authority/Oppression. Investigation found that during his stint as Acting Mayor, Maravillas terminated the services of contractual employees Florencio Lauron and Francisca Pabuaya, occupying the positions of […]
Dagkung kumpanya sa logging sa Zamboanga gipasira ni Duterte
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, MINDANAW— Gipasira ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte ang duha ka dagkung patigayon sa Zamboanga Peninsula nga nalambigit sa illegal nga pagpamutol ug kahoy sa kalasangan nga miguba sa kinaiyahan. Gimando ang pagpasira sa Dacon Group of Cos. ug iyang mga kaubang negosyo ubos sa South Davao Development Co. Inc. (Sodaco) ug Sirawai Plywood […]
Duterte orders closure of Dacon and Sirawai plywood operations in Zamboanga Peninsula
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — After watching the video about the havoc brought about by typhoons Vinta and Urduja in the Zamboanga Peninsula, an angry President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to immediately close two logging concessions in the area. The stop order was issued by DENR Regional Director Felix […]
Paniki Falls, a gift from Magbabaya
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines — Experience the wonders of nature, sip the pristine waters and enjoy the freezing mountain breeze at the foothills of Mt. Apo at Paniki Falls in the tribal village of Mook, Balabag this city. We travelled under the prickly heat of the morning sun and I was quenching for a cold water […]
Former Mayor, Vice Mayor indicted for getting transport allowances while using government car
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Former Mayor Reynor Gonzales and Vice-Mayor Cesar Gonzales of Lambunao, Iloilo, are set to face charges for receiving transportation allowance (TA) in 2014. The complaint stemmed from the 2014 Commission on Audit (COA) Annual Audit Report finding that respondents received TA despite being assigned government vehicles for their official use. Based […]
Militants accuse government of food blockade
TAGUM CITY, Philippines – Hunger welcomed the lumads in Davao del Norte and Agusan del Sur this 2018 brought by intensified food blocked implemented by ALAMARA, a paramilitary group, and the 60th and 72nd IB of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). On December 23, 2017, ALAMARA and AFP started to bar the communities […]