DAVAO CITY —- Residents of the city are alarmed over reports that the ‘Latigo Gang ‘ is again out to whip individuals specially the ‘small and under height’ when curfew hours strike. The ‘Latigo Gang’ simultaneously operated Sunday night in areas of S I R in Matina, Sasa, Agdao and Calinan. The ‘Latigo Gang’ moved […]
Davao solon defends Duterte’s P4.5-B intel fund for 2020
DAVAO CITY — Third District Representative and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Isidro Ungab on Monday, September 16, defended the proposed P4.5 billion confidential and intelligence funds under the Office of President (OP) for 2020. Of the P8.25 -billion proposed budget for the Office of the President, P4.5-billion is allocated to the intelligence and confidential fund […]
Duterte fires Faeldon, orders freed convicts to surrender in 15 days
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday fired Bureau of Corrections chief Nicanor Faeldon for approving the release of controversial several heinous crime convicts. Duterte called for a press conference and stated the following: “For the longest time, not really compelled but constrained to do the talking now because as President I have to […]
Bukidnon youths write letters to rebels: surrender, it’s not too late
DAVAO CITY — Captain Ryan Layug, spokesperson of the Philippine Army’s 403 Brigade on Sunday September 1, was surprised when he received letters from the youth unanimously asking the members of the New People’s Army (NPA) to “Surrender! It’s not too late” Layug was invited to talk about the National Training Service Program at Bukidnon […]
A beautiful air-conditioned toilet in CDO
DAVAO CITY — A toilet is always a must in a long driver, looking for at least a clean toilet to pee is always a next stop for everyone, but using a beautiful air-conditioned toilet is really amazing. I was travelling with friends from Davao City to Iligan last week, it was dawn when we […]
Maguindanao mayor bans use of highway for driers and domestic animals
DAVAO CITY — Many national highway in secluded towns of Mindanao are used as a drier, display booth and in many cases playground for different domestic and even farm animals. But the Mayor of Datu Montawal, Maguindanao wants to fix this mess. Last week Mayor Ohto Montawal ordered the local police to seize stray farm animals […]
Catamco wants water firm to connect potable water for IP communities in NoCot
DAVAO CITY (August 6) – North Cotabato Governor Nancy Catamco asked the officials of the Metro Kidapawan Water District (MKWD) to establish a potable water connection in various indigenous peoples’ (IP) in communities in Kidapawan City and the rest of the province. In a meeting with MKWD officials, Catamco requested the water firm to connect […]
Duterte leads turnover of NHA houses to former rebels
TAGUM CITY (JULY 17) —– President Rodrigo Duterte personally handed the documents symbolozing the awarding of housing units produced by the National Housing Authority (NHA) to former communist rebels here on Tuesday night. As of yesterday, 71 former rebels were given certificates of award while 34 former rebels are still processing to complete their training, […]
Ex-bus conductor now drives DavNor as Governor
DAVAO CITY (July 5) —— The people of Davao del Norte gave a landslide victory to a former bus conductor, the man who defeated the political stalwarts of the province. Edwin Ignacio Jubahib, was a bus conductor by day but student at night, poverty never hindered him to stop dreaming, but to be a governor […]
Simultaneous raid of Kapa offices in Mindanao, operatives accused of taking cash
DAVAO CITY (June 11) —Joint operatives from Philippine National Police (PNP) , National Bureau of Investigation and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) simultaneously raided the offices of Kabus Padatuon (KAPA) Community Ministry International in various areas in Mindanao. The series of raids came after President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday night ordered authorities to close […]
Duterte makes surprise inspection at NAIA 2, apologize to passengers for flights delay
DAVAO CITY (June 10) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday morning made a surprise inspection at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport-Terminal 2, after hearing reports about flights delay and cancellations. Duterte just arrived in Manila from Davao when he heard reports of flights cancellation and delays. He then proceeded to NAIA Terminal 2 and talked […]
Police personnel joining fraudulent investment schemes face administrative charges
DAVAO CITY (May 30) –– Police Regional Director Brigadier General Marcelo Morales on Wednesday warned members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) under his command against joining the latest money craze- the ponzi-scheme investment. In Region XI, which is under Morales command, Rigen Marketing (Rigen) and the Kapa-Community Ministry International, Inc. (Kapa) are popular. Kapa […]
Paolo Duterte denies eyeing House Speakership
DAVAO CITY (May 29)— Davao City First District Congressman-elect Paolo Duterte denied eyeing House Speakership, contrary to what has been circulating in the social media. In a Facebook post last Monday, the young Duterte said “Pwede ba tubag ani:? Pulong to President Duterte: I did not say I want to be Speaker…may nagkamali na naman […]