DAVAO CITY – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested a gubernatorial candidate and three others in Barangay Sabang, Sibunag, Guimaras, on Tuesday afternoon, February 11, for alleged involvement in swindling and illegal possession of firearms. CIDG Director Brigadier General Nicolas Torre identified the gubernatorial candidate as Maggie Cacho y Arce, … [Read more...] about CIDG arrests Guimaras gubernatorial candidate for alleged swindling
Authorities crackdown on illegal quarrying along Davao River
DAVAO CITY – Law enforcement agencies intercepted a large-scale illegal quarrying operation along Davao River in Purok 5, Lacson, Calinan, Davao City, on February 10, 2025, at around 4:30 PM, as part of Oplan Kalikasan, an initiative enforcing Republic Act 7942 (The Philippine Mining Act of 1995). Brigadier General Nicolas Torre, director of the Criminal Investigation … [Read more...] about Authorities crackdown on illegal quarrying along Davao River
P32-M Educational Learning Center to rise in Maguindanao del Norte
DAVAO CITY – In a significant move to improve educational infrastructure in the Bangsamoro region, the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) has allocated over ₱32.5 million for the construction and enhancement of school facilities in Maguindanao del Norte. On January 25, 2025, MBHTE officials led groundbreaking ceremonies for a series of projects … [Read more...] about P32-M Educational Learning Center to rise in Maguindanao del Norte
One kilo of suspected Shabu seized at Task Force Davao checkpoint
DAVAO CITY --- Authorities intercepted over one kilo of suspected shabu at the Task Force Davao (TF-Davao) Checkpoint in Barangay Sirawan at around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The illegal drugs, valued at approximately ₱6.93 million, were confiscated from a Navarra pick-up truck (license plate number NI 7339A) that was about to enter the city. A joint team … [Read more...] about One kilo of suspected Shabu seized at Task Force Davao checkpoint
Comelec calls on public to verify candidates’ campaign spending
DAVAO CITY --- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is urging the public to actively scrutinize the Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) submitted by candidates for Eleksyon 2025, emphasizing transparency and accountability in campaign financing. Comelec Chair George Garcia underscored the importance of public oversight, stating that making SOCE records … [Read more...] about Comelec calls on public to verify candidates’ campaign spending
