DAVAO CITY (June 2) — Newly installed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Monday vowed a sweeping overhaul of the country’s police force—promising faster emergency response, internal cleansing, and a no-nonsense merit-based leadership—as he laid down his bold vision to restore public trust and reassert the rule of law. Speaking before President … [Read more...] about PNP Chief Gen. Torre vows reforms: Faster response, unity within ranks, and strong ccountability
Smuggled sugar from Thailand seized in Manila Port as gov’t cracks down on Agri-sabotage
DA, Customs warn traders: “No bail, no escape” under new anti-smuggling drive. DAVAO CITY (May 31) — In a show of force against agricultural smuggling, top officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) inspected four container vans of illegally imported refined sugar at the Port of Manila on Thursday, underscoring President Ferdinand … [Read more...] about Smuggled sugar from Thailand seized in Manila Port as gov’t cracks down on Agri-sabotage
10 Mpox cases detected in Davao Region in two months
DOH Urges Public to Avoid Close Physical Contact Amid Rising Infections DAVAO CITY (May 31) — Health authorities have confirmed a total of 10 Mpox (monkeypox) cases in the Davao Region in the past two months, raising concerns in a region with over 5.2 million residents across five provinces, six cities, 43 municipalities, and 1,162 barangays. According to Department of … [Read more...] about 10 Mpox cases detected in Davao Region in two months
Marbil endorses Torre as next top cop, urges unified support
DAVAO CITY (May 30) – Outgoing Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has given his full backing to his designated successor, Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III praised him as a principled and capable leader. Marbil publicly urged the entire 220,000-strong police force to rally behind Torre’s leadership as he takes the helm of the national … [Read more...] about Marbil endorses Torre as next top cop, urges unified support
Army General acquitted in Yvonne Chua murder case by Military Court
DAVAO CITY (May 30) – A military court has acquitted General Jesus Durante III in connection with the high-profile murder case of businesswoman Yvonne Chua, marking the end of what his legal counsel described as a “harrowing chapter” in the officer’s life. The decision was rendered on May 28. Veteran defense lawyer Ramon Edison Batacan, counsel for Durante, told Newsline … [Read more...] about Army General acquitted in Yvonne Chua murder case by Military Court
