DAVAO CITY (October 1) — For granting his brother’s six months leave with pay, the Sandiganbayan sentenced former Mahinog, Camiguin Municipal Mayor Alex Rullon Jajalla to a minimum of six years in jail. The case stemmed in 2008, when Jajalla approved his brother’s leave of absence but granted him the benefits which violates the anti-graft […]
Duterte delivers promise, provides 250 new vehicles for BJMP
DAVAO CITY (September 28) — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in various areas of the country were provided 250 new transport vehicles for the transport of inmates. President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday turned over 250 keys for to Deogracias Tapayan, BJMP director at Camp General Vicente Lim, Calamba, Laguna. Duterte said he fulfilled […]
TF Davao intercepts P200K illegal drugs from Davao-bound passengers
DAVAO CITY (September 27) — Two Davao-bound passengers who yielded P200,000 worth of illegal drugs were arrested Tuesday night, September 25 at the checkpoint of Task Force Davao stationed in Sirawan, Toril District, this city. The Task Force Davao (TFD) Falcon team intercepted the illegal drugs in two separate occasions while inspecting the passengers. Col. […]
9th Malasakit Center in Davao to serve Mindanao clients
DAVAO CITY (September 25) —- The 9th Malasakit Center opened here yesterday. Secretary Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, the Special Assistant to the President said the center will cater to all Mindanao’ans needing medical intervention. “This center will also serve the people from all over Mindanao, in our effort to reach out to help our people […]
Duterte commends Isabela’s zero casualty after Typhoon “Ompong”
DAVAO CITY (September 20 )— President Rodrigo Duterte commends Isabela, Cagayan Valley for having no casualty after the Typhoon “Ompong”. Duterte visited Ilagan, Isabela on Tuesday, September 18, to assess the damages but he was told the typhoon did not leave any casualty in the area. To this, Duterte said “Well, I’d like to thank […]
Duterte to provide support for agri sector in Ilocos Norte
DAVAO CITY (September 18) — President Rodrigo Duterte said the government will prioritize its support to the agriculture sector hit by Typhoon ‘Ompong’ in Ilocos Norte. This will be done as the government restores and repairs the infrastructures and basic utilities damaged by the typhoon. Duterte gave commitment when he visited Laoag City, last Sunday, […]
Duterte gives P18-M cash incentives to Asian Games medalists
DAVAO CITY (September 13) –— It was a big day at Malacañang Palace for the Filipino athletes who won medals in the recent Asian Games, no less than the President handed out more than P18 million as a reward for their efforts in Asian Games held in Palembang-Jakarta last month. The Philippine team bagged a total […]
Davao vice mayor calls on the public to cooperate during security checks
DAVAO CITY (September 6)— “It pays to be vigilant and please cooperate,” this is the call of Vice Mayor Bernard Al-ag to the general public as the city implements the strict security measures. Al-ag has called on the people to bear with the necessary inspections which the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and the Task […]
Sandiganbayan fines former Koronadal judge for not returning cash bail bonds
DAVAO CITY (September 6)— The Sandiganbayan penalized a former Koronadal City municipal trial court judge for failing to transmit nearly PhP 1- million in collected bail bonds to the Supreme Court for eight years. Former Judge Agustin Sardido was penalized by the Sandiganbayan to pay a PHP6,000 fine. The Sandiganbayan 7th Division, in a September 4 […]
Chief Justice de Castro takes oath before Duterte
DAVAO CITY (September 1) — Supreme Court Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro took her oath before President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday, August 31, 2018 in Malacañang. During the ceremony, the Chief Justice was accompanied by her family at the Rizal Hall of Malacañang Palace. Duterte appointed de Castro on August 25 after the high […]
Duterte stands by his claim: Naga City, a ‘shabu hotbed’
DAVAO CITY (August 30) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday stood firm on his earlier claim that Naga City, the hometown of Vice President Leni Robredo is a ‘shabu hotbed’. “I stand by my word that Naga is the hotbed of shabu. Yung brother-in-law niya yung nagdala ng drugs doon sa Bicol. Totoo ‘yan, Of […]
Malacanang: Importation to cushion impact of inflation
DAVAO CITY (August 30)– Malacanang has announced that measures proposed by several economic managers to cushion the impact of inflation in the country would be put in place. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said that “lowering tariff would not solve the spiking prices of goods.” Instead, economic managers are proposing the […]
Alleged German illegal recruiter arrested at Clark Airport
DAVAO CITY (August 25) — A German national who attempted to recruit four Filipina caregivers was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday, August 20, at the Clark International Airport in Angeles Pampanga. Immigration Commissioner Jaime H. Morente and BI OIC Deputy Commissioner Marc Red A. Mariñas identified the suspect as 72-year-old Herbert […]