DAVAO CITY – Authorities are conducting a manhunt for two male suspects accused of ambushing members of the Teduray Lambangian tribe in a remote village in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday afternoon. Lt. Albert Pansoy Jr., chief of the Datu Hoffer Ampatuan municipal police station, identified the fatalities as Cita Angan, 39, and Ricky Tapioc, 30, both … [Read more...] about Manhunt for suspects in ambush killing of two Teduray lambangian tribe members in Maguindanao Sur
Taguig Court convicts MILF-linked mommanders for killing 35 SAF Commandos in Mamasapano clash
DAVAO CITY --- A Taguig court has convicted two rebel militia commanders with links to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for their involvement in the killing of 35 police commandos during the tragic Mamasapano clash in Maguindanao province in 2015, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reported on Friday. In a decision promulgated on December 16, the Taguig City Regional … [Read more...] about Taguig Court convicts MILF-linked mommanders for killing 35 SAF Commandos in Mamasapano clash
Zamboanga town councilor killed inside his residence
DAVAO CITY --- The entire town of Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte, is in mourning after news broke that town Councilor Glecerio "Agong" Redillas was killed Thursday night at around 7:15 PM. The incident occurred at his residence in Barangay Poblacion South, where an unknown assailant suddenly arrived and inflicted a fatal head injury on the victim. According to witnesses, a loud … [Read more...] about Zamboanga town councilor killed inside his residence
DTI, DA Assure Stable Prices for Noche Buena and Agricultural Items
DAVAO CITY — Prices of Noche Buena and agricultural items are expected to remain stable as the Christmas season approaches, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Thursday. Following a joint inspection of markets and grocery stores in Makati City, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque assured that no further price hikes for Noche Buena … [Read more...] about DTI, DA Assure Stable Prices for Noche Buena and Agricultural Items
Davao Social Welfare Office conducts rescue and monitoring Efforts for indigenous peoples
DAVAO CITY ---To prevent Indigenous Peoples (IPs) from becoming victims of road accidents and abuse, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), in collaboration with the Davao City Police Office and the Women and Children Protection Desk, conducted surveillance and rescue operations targeting IPs who come from outside Davao City and beg for money during the … [Read more...] about Davao Social Welfare Office conducts rescue and monitoring Efforts for indigenous peoples