DAVAO CITY (July 1)-Families of undocumented migrants in the United States are now facing a grim financial reality: the flow of dollars from abroad has come to an abrupt halt. This follows a controversial directive announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump on June 20, enforcing a new remittance ban targeting undocumented immigrants. "If you do not have legal … [Read more...] about Trump’s remittance ban shuts out undocumented migrants: Millions of families cut off
25 human trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi
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