DAVAO CITY (August 23)– Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson needs to attune her way of communicating to the need of the public for her to be relevant in her job, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said. Roque said that Uson will cease to be relevant “if she continues to dismiss criticism over her actions.” “She will […]
Government starts probe on liability of stalled Xiamen Airlines
DAVAO CITY (August 20)– Malacanang announced that probe is underway over the stalled Xiamen Airlines, which caused excessive flight delays at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said the government is now investigating the incident to determine if there is any liability on the part of the Xiamen pilot, who […]
Sec. Bong Go takes oath as new Hugpong ng Pagbabago member
Davao City (August 19)– Sec. Bong Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President was sworn in as the new member of the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) at the SMX Convention Center on August 17, 2018. In his message, Sec. Go expressed his profound gratitude for their sincere support for President Rodrigo […]
P230K ‘shabu’ seized in Zambo Norte
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Police seized P230,000 worth of shabu in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga del Norte on Saturday and arrested two suspected big-time drug pushers. Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) information officer, Chief Insp. Helen Galvez, identified the arrested suspects as Jason Villar alias Atabs, 25, and John Carmel Ajero alias Dodz, 25, both of […]
PCG intercepts 47 undocumented Filipinos, 16 minors off the seas of Basilan
Zamboanga City (August 17)– The Philippine Coast Guard Zamboanga Station intercepted at least 63 undocumented Filipinos, including 16 minors who were on board a local inter-island vessel off the seas of Basilan area. Zamboanga City Coast Guard Station chief Lt. Commander Noriel Ramos said that members of his command under their advance station based in […]
Shift to federal form, an investment to boost country’s economic activity- ConCom
Davao City (August 16)– The shift to a federal form of government is an investment that entails additional expense at the start but will improve the stature and condition of the nation, Consultative Committee (ConCom) member Professor Edmund Tayao said. “The additional costs in federalizing the country is an investment that would boost the country’s […]
P200M Friendship Dome to rise in Marawi City
DAVAO CITY (August 16) — A P200-million multi-purpose center dubbed as Friendship Dome will rise in Marawi City. The Filipino-Chinese community donated the amount to help the Maranao residents recover from the five-month battle that devastated Marawi City last year. On Tuesday, August 14, the donors presented to President Rodrigo R. Duterte the replica of […]
President Duterte sets Philippines’ first official visit to Israel on September
DAVAO CITY (August 15)– President Rodrigo Roa Duterte sets his first official visit to Israel on September 2-5, 2018, upon the invitation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “The historic event would highlight the enduring friendship between Filipinos and Israelis, which began when Manuel L. Quezon opened the doors of the Philippines as a sanctuary to […]
President Duterte signs national ID system
DAVAO CITY (August 6)– President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Philippine System Identification Act (PhilSys Act) which mandates the government to create a single official identification card for all citizens and foreign residents that would serve as a de facto national identification number. Duterte has assured the public that government will protect the database, amid growing concern […]
DFA upholds transparency on West Philippine Sea negotiations
DAVAO CITY (August 5)– There are no secret meetings with China on the issue of the West Philippine Sea, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said. “All meetings are on record and some are even on Facebook, which goes to show that there are no secret deals,” he pointed out. Cayetano said […]
Palace: PH-China renewed ties bear fruits
DAVAO CITY (August 4) —- The Philippines renewed friendship renewed friendship with China has brought forth collaborative undertakings that are beneficial to the Filipino people. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday said “We’re very happy that we have this newfound cooperation that has resulted in collaborative undertakings from bridges to rehab facilities.” President Rodrigo Duterte […]
Duterte leads destruction of smuggled luxury cars, big bikes at Port Irene Cagayan
DAVAO CITY (August 1) —President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday led the destruction of 68 luxury sedans worth P277,961,760 and eight big bikes valued at P19,567,350, at Port Irene, Cagayan valley. The expensive cars and motorbikes were part of 800 contraband vehicles imported in Cagayan through the port. It was the second batch of expensive vehicles […]
PDEA embarks on nationwide re-orientation on brgy. drug clearing program
DAVAO CITY (July 31) – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is conducting a nationwide re-orientation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP) to enable it to come up with a precise output on the campaign against illegal drugs. PDEA Director General Aaron N. Aquino said the training is aimed at developing the capabilities of […]