DAVAO CITY (May 29) -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Police Major General Nicolas Torre III as the new Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), succeeding General Rommel Marbil, who is set to retire on June 7, 2025. The official turnover ceremony is scheduled for June 2. Torre’s appointment marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first PNP Chief to … [Read more...] about Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III Appointed as New PNP Chief, First from PNPA Ranks
SC: Use of common family terms, such as niece, uncle, in crime charge enough to inform accused of relation to victim
DAVAO CITY (May 29) --The Supreme Court (SC) has reiterated that using standard family terms—like “niece” or “uncle” in a criminal charge is enough to inform the accused of the nature of their relationship to the victim, especially when that relationship qualifies the crime and increases the penalty. In a Decision written by Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul B. Inting, the … [Read more...] about SC: Use of common family terms, such as niece, uncle, in crime charge enough to inform accused of relation to victim
Timor-Leste detains Arnie Teves without warrant; PH demands due process
DAVAO CITY (May 28) --The Philippine government has expressed grave concern over the latest developments in Timor-Leste regarding former Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., who is facing multiple murder charges, including the high-profile assassination of Governor Roel Degamo. In a statement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reiterated that the Philippines … [Read more...] about Timor-Leste detains Arnie Teves without warrant; PH demands due process
ICC gibasura ang hangyo sa kampo ni FPRRD nga i-disqulify ang duha ka huwes
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO (May 27) -- Gisupak sa mga prosecutors sa International Criminal Court (ICC) ang ikaduhang pagsulay sa mga abogado ni kanhi presidente Rodrigo Duterte nga i-disqualify ang duha sa tulo ka mga huwes nga nagbista sa iyang kaso, tungod sa mga kabalaka nga wala kini dapigan. Ang pagsupak nagsunod sa usa ka bag-o nga apela sa depensa aron dili ipaapil si Judge … [Read more...] about ICC gibasura ang hangyo sa kampo ni FPRRD nga i-disqulify ang duha ka huwes
Davao Cop arrested on his birthday after fatal shooting of a girl over GCash dispute
DAVAO CITY (May 26) — A police officer spent his 36th birthday behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing a 39-year-old businesswoman inside a vehicle on Palma Gil Street, Barangay 13-B, Davao City, late Sunday evening. The fatal confrontation reportedly stemmed from a dispute over access to a GCash account. Police identified the suspect as Police Corporal Marvin … [Read more...] about Davao Cop arrested on his birthday after fatal shooting of a girl over GCash dispute
