SILANG, Cavite, Philippines — Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Academy formally opens on Friday 5,000 slots for applicants to the Drug Enforcement Officer Basic Course (DEOBC) Qualifying Examinations. To apply, interested individuals must be 21-35 years of age with a minimum of 5’2’ height for males and 5’ for females. Applicants must also be a […]
Archives for 2018
Full restoration of oldest Ilocos church starts this year
LAOAG CITY, Philippines — The Diocese of Laoag and residents of Piddig town look forward to the full restoration of the 207-year-old St. Anne parish church in the Ilocos Norte town about 30 kilometers from this city. Fr. Carlito “Joey” Ranjo Jr., spokesperson of the Diocese of Laoag, said Friday it took about two years […]
DTI assures minimal price effects of tax reform
DAVAO CITY, Philippines— Consumers are wondering about the drastic increase of almost all goods as the government implements the TRAIN (Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act). But Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez assured the public that the tax reform’s effects on prices were minimal. “(W)alang dahilan para mangamba dahil napakaliit […]
Teachers’ take home pay increase takes effect
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Public school teachers will enjoy the increase of their take home pay as the government implements the TRAIN (Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion) Act, plus increases in their allowances, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. In a statement, the DepEd stated it is supporting the administration’s tax reform initiative as this […]
Sandiganbayan sanctions NLRC official
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — For teaching without the authority of the Court, the Sandiganbayan found National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) Labor Arbiter Alberto Dolosa guilty of violating the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. The Sandiganbayan ordered Dolosa to pay a find of P1,000 as he engaged in the unauthorized […]
Cargo ship hits Bohol-bound vessel
CEBU CITY, Phillippines — The 54 passengers and 24 crew members and officers of M/V Lite Ferry 20 of Lite Shipping were all declared safe after they were accidentally hit by a cargo ship off Lawis Ledge, Talisay, around 12:30 p.m. Friday. M/V Lite Ferry 20 was bound for Tubigon, Bohol when it was accidentally […]
Duterte accepts son’s resignation
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the resignation of his eldest son, Paolo Duterte who resigned as Davao City vice mayor. “It has been transmitted to the Office of the Executive Secretary, nandoon na,” a highly placed source said. Asked about the effectivity of the resignation, the source said “Parang effective immediately.” […]
Dan Isleta is new Army chief of staff
MANILA, Philippines — Brig. Gen. Danilo “Chad” D. Isleta was appointed as Philippine Army (PA) chief of staff during change of command ceremonies in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Thursday morning. He replaced Major Gen. Gilbert I. Gapay, who was appointed head of the Tarlac-based Mechanized Infantry Division. Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Ray Tiongson said the ceremony […]
Duterte appoints OIC DILG Cuy to DDB , Año as OIC DILG
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — It’s a switch! President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) officer-in-charge Catalino Cuy as the new chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board to repleace terminated chairman Dionesio Santiago . While DILG Undersecretary Eduardo Año replaces Cuy at the DILG. Asked about his new assignment, Cuy […]
International monitoring team arrives in Basilan
BASILAN CITY, Philippines — Members of the International Monitoring Team arrived here Friday, January 5, 2018 to conduct their investigation on the alleged misencounter between the Joint Task Force Basilan and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). In November 8, 2017, six soldiers were killed and four other wounded when the government troopers clashed with suspected […]
Mga gikahadlukang priso ipabalhin sa Bagong Diwa
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, MINDANAW— Giduso sa Bureau of Jail and Management and Penology (BJMP)-11 sa rehiyon ang pagbalhin sa mga piniriso nga gikonsiderang “Gikahadlukan” gikan sa Davao City Jail paingon didto sa Taguig City Jail sa Camp Bagong Diwa. Gibutyag ni Jail Inspector Edo Lebonia ang tigpamaba sa BJMP XI nga dugay na nilang gihangyo […]
Palace releases new set of appointees
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Malacanang on Thursday released a new set of presidential appointees including five special envoys of President Rodrigo Duterte to the People’s Republic of China (PROC). The appointed special envoys to China include Ferdinand Selim Borja, Wallie Lee, Carlos Chan, Cheng Yong and William de Jesus Lima. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said […]
Court convicts sheriff of direct bribery
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A Sheriff of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) from the National Capital Region (NCR) was convicted for direct bribery, ordered to pay P45,000 and meted penalty of special temporary disqualification. This after Regional Trial Court (Branch 52) of Manila found Ronaldo Espinosa demanded and received P15,000.00 from representatives of the Manila […]