DAVAO CITY (June 30) -- Twenty-five alleged victims of human trafficking were rescued last week in separate operations in Tawi-Tawi and have been safely repatriated to their hometowns in Bohol, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Personnel from the Ministry of Social Services and Development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM) intercepted the … [Read more...] about 25 human trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi
Duterte’s Davao home for sale, Honeylet Avanceña says they “Abandoned It” after legal troubles
DAVAO CITY (June 28) — The private residence of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City is now up for sale, confirmed by his partner Honeylet Avanceña in an interview with DZRH. “Masakit sa dibdib ko every time I go inside. Ako na lang ang pumapasok diyan. May apat na katulong pero walang amo. We abandoned it after what happened. I cannot sleep there anymore because … [Read more...] about Duterte’s Davao home for sale, Honeylet Avanceña says they “Abandoned It” after legal troubles
Colonel Hansel Marantan gets key PNP post, poised for star rank After acquittal and acclaimed Davao tour
DAVAO CITY (June 28) — After nearly a year marked by discipline, reform, and results, Colonel Hansel Marantan has been reassigned to the Police Peace Process and Development Center (PPDC) at Camp Crame. This prestigious post positions him for promotion to general rank. The transfer, detailed in a special order signed by PLtGen Edgar Allan Okubo on June 27, comes on the heels … [Read more...] about Colonel Hansel Marantan gets key PNP post, poised for star rank After acquittal and acclaimed Davao tour
China Coast Guard blasts Filipino boats with water cannons at Panatag Shoal
DAVAO CITY (June 24) – Again, the China Coast Guard has reportedly harassed the Philippine government mission at Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal) on June 20. The Philippine Coast Guard in a report stated that two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels – with hull numbers CCG-4203 and CCG-3105 – aggressively interfered with a Philippine government mission and attacked the … [Read more...] about China Coast Guard blasts Filipino boats with water cannons at Panatag Shoal
Court acquits Marantan, 12 others in controversial Atimonan shootout case
MANILA (June 23) -- After 13 years of trial, Police Colonel Hansel Marantan and 12 co-accused have been cleared of all charges in connection with the deadly Atimonan shootout. In a decision handed down on Monday, the court cited insufficient evidence to convict the officers over the 2013 incident that sparked national debate on police operations and alleged … [Read more...] about Court acquits Marantan, 12 others in controversial Atimonan shootout case