MANILA , Philippines — Members of the House of Representatives strongly supports the one-year martial law extension in Mindanao. House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez in a text message to Newsline.ph said majority of the Congressmen manifested full support during the all-party caucus held Monday with Malacanang officials. When asked, will members of the House of Representatives support […]
Majority bloc to hold caucus today over martial law extension in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Members of the Majority bloc in Congress will hold a caucus today, December 11, 2017 to discuss the fate of the proposed one-year martial extension in Mindanao. House Majority Floor Leader Pantaleon Alvarez in a text message to Newsline.ph last night said “We will hold a majority caucus tomorrow (today). Today, […]
Duterte wants one-year martial law extension in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Tomorrow, December 11, the Palace will transmit to Congress and the Senate the letter of President Rodrigo seeking to extend martial law in Mindanao for one year. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea in a message to reporters stressed “The recommendation is one year.” President Rodritgo Duterte declared martial law in Mindanao by […]
NHA closely monitoring house construction for displaced Marawi residents
MARAWI CITY, Philippines — Contractors of the various housing projects here are working double time to catch up the December 21 deadline as the government plans to turn over 600 fully complected homes to the displaced Marawi residents this Crhistmas. National Housing Authority General Manager Marcelino P. Escalada Jr. told Newsline.ph “We are closely monitoring […]
Davao Oriental: Rising above the rubbles of Typhoon Pablo
CATEEL, Davao Oriental —The challenge brought about by Super Typhoon (international name Boopha) on December 4, 20012 has become the opportunity for the people of Davao Oriental to showcase the best of the Mandaya people. Truth is, the tourism industry became more vibrant and its people became stronger and closer to one another. Then Provincial […]
Duterte brings Holywood’s Steven Seagal to Julu
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte visited government forces in Julu Friday with a special guests- Holywood Action Star Steven Seagal. Duterte visited the soldiers who were previously assigned in Marawi and Seagal, was Duterte’s special guest. Speaking before the soldies Seagal said “I know you guys put your life on the line […]
64 soldiers, 70 civilians, killed while 127 wounded in various rebel attacks in 12 months
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to fight with the New Peoples Army (NPA) rebels threatening and harassing peaceful communities especially in the countryside. Though they are ready to fight, the AFP is also opening its doors to the rebels who want to go back to the mainstream […]
Duterte to order arrests communist leader Jose Ma. Sison if he comes home
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — If Communist Party of the Philippines founding chairman Jose ma. Sison and other leaders come home, they will be arrested right at the airport, this is the vow of President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte stressed “We are talking already and you continue with the plunder of the country. Magbarilan nalang tao (We […]
Duterte ends peace talks with communist rebels
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — It’s final! After the on and off peace talks with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-New Peoples Army (CPP-NDF-NPA) President Rodrigo Duterte has formally terminated the government’s peace negotiation with the communists Thursday November 23. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque in a press briefing Thursday said the President’s decision to […]
Ex-Lucena City mayor convicted over P30M computerization project
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan sentenced former Lucena City mayor and members of the technical evaluation committee to suffer six to eight years of imprisonment for violating the anti-graft and corrupt practices act over the P30-million computerization program. The conviction of ex-Mayor Ramon Talaga of Lucena City, Quezon Province, along with the city’s Technical Evaluation […]
Make-up classes expected due to series of holidays
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Parents and teachers should expect make-up classes to fill up the number of holidays when classes were suspended. But the Department of Education (DepEd) stressed that make-up classes need not be conducted only on Saturdays, it can come as class extension. Joyce Andaya, DepEd Bureau of Curriculum Division Director however stressed […]
Mocha running for senator? “Let the people decide” says Duterte
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — “Let the people decide” this was the short answer of President Rodrigo Duterte on reports that Communications Assistant Secretary Esther Margaux “Mocha” Uson is being considered as among the candidates of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) for senator in 2019. In a brief press conference after the launching of TienDA at […]
PDEA holds office inside New Bilibid Prison
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — In an effort to strictly monitor and stop shipment of illegal drugs inside the government detention center, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has set up an office inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City starting Tuesday, November 14, 2017. PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino in an interview with […]