MANILA — The scheduled return of the Balangiga Bells to the people of Eastern Samar is of immense significance. This was disclosed by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo in a message to reporters Sunday. “Noting that those bells were made instruments in defense of the community at that point […]
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Puerto Princesa vows to conserve Philippine cockatoo
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Penal authorities, village leaders, and conservationists renewed here Friday a memorandum of agreement designed to protect the critically endangered Philippine cockatoo inside the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF). The covenant covers the conservation, protection, management, and preservation of the bird species’ known nesting and foraging grounds in 10 barangays […]
Duterte promotes motorcycle safety
DAVAO CITY (December 10) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, December 7, emphasized the importance of road safety and safe motorcycle riding during the closing ceremony of the Motorcycle Riding Course (MCRC) and Motorcycle Riding Safety Training (MRST) held at Rancho Palos Verdes Clubhouse. “I am glad to join you today as we honor the graduating […]
Dead OFW found floating in Malaysian river
DAVAO CITY (DECEMBER 10)— A Filipina was found dead floating in Pengalan River in Melalap , Malaysian. The Department of Foreign Affairs in a press statement the discovery of a a suspected Filipina homicide victim floating in a river in Sabah, Malaysia. The DFA in a press statement, identified the body as Madelyn Bernardo Asuncion, who […]
Trillanes faces arrest over 4 libel cases
DAVAO CITY — A regional court on Friday ordered the arrest of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in connection with the libel cases filed by presidential son Paolo Duterte and presidential son-in-law Manases Carpio. Regional Trial Court Judge Melinda Alconcel- Dayanghirang issued four warrants of arrest and fixed the bail for Trillanes at PHP24,000 for each […]
Bong Go: Follow the law
Former Special Assistant to the President and senatorial aspirant Christopher ‘Bong’ Go reiterated to his supporters and to the general public to follow the law, particularly local ordinances. Go appealed to his supporters and to the supporters of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to abide by the rules after an incident happened in Silay City where a […]
Imperatives
EVERY day, as many as 32 people are diagnosed with HIV-AIDS and yet, not enough is being done to address the epidemic. Worse, a majority of these new infection affects those 25 to 39 years old, considered to be the most productive years. The Department of Health (DOH) said the Philippines had one of the […]
Army vs MNLF in Zamboanga Sibugay sports event
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Some 200 Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members “clashed” with troops of the Army’s 102nd Infantry Brigade (IB) during a sports fest in Zamboanga Sibugay province. Col. Bagnus Gaerlan, 102nd IB commander, said the sports event was held at the grounds of the brigade headquarters in the province’s capital town of Ipil […]
Duterte vows to protect OFWs
DAVAO CITY (December 7) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, December 5, assured Overseas Filipinos Workers (OFWs) of the government’s protection underscoring their contributions to national development. Noting that OFWs are considered the modern-day heroes who send multi-billion dollar remittances back home. The President referred to our OFW’s as “the lifeblood of the country.” “As […]
GSIS releases pensioners Christmas cash gift
DAVAO CITY (December 7) — Here’s good news to all pensioners! The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has started releasing the Christmas cash gift of its old-age and disability pensioners, currently numbering 280,000. In a press statement, the GSIS stated that the cash gift has been deposited to the pensioners’ eCards beginning December 1. GSIS […]
Duterte appoints Madrigal to replace retiring AFP Chief Galvez
DAVAO CITY (December 6) — President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal as Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff, to replace Gen. Carlito Galvez, who is set to retire on December 12. Duterte confirmed Madrigal’s appointment through a letter addressed to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Dec. 5. Madrigal is a member of […]
Ex-DavOr Board Member, 5 ‘ghost employees’ face jail term
DAVAO CITY (December 6)— — The Sandiganbayan sentenced former provincial board member Ma. Consuelo Palma Gil-Roflo to a maximum jail term of 58 years for allowing hiring of “ghost employees” in the provincial government from July 2001 to March 2003. Palma Gil-Roflo , is daughter of Gov. Ma. Elena Palma Gil. Aside Palma Gil- Roflo, […]
20K rebel returnees, IPs, PWDs get TESDA training
MANILA — More than 20,000 rebel returnees, indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), have received skills training from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) since 2016, an official of the agency said on Wednesday. Elmer Talavera, Executive Director of the National Institute for Technical Education and Skills Development (NITESD) at TESDA, bared […]