DAVAO CITY (APRIL 5) -- The mayor and vice mayor of San Francisco, Camotes in Cebu province were arrested Thursday morning after firearms with expired licenses and an explosive were found in their residences. By virtue of the search warrant issued by Cebu RTC Judge Leopoldo Canete, agents of the Provincial Intelligence Branch (PIB) of the Cebu Provincial Police Office (CCPO) … [Read more...] about Mayor, VM arrested for hot guns
KFR gang busted, P10M drugs seized in drug ops
DAVAO CITY — Three members of a notorious kidnap-for-ransom group were arrested Wednesday afternoon and P10.2 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Zamboanga Sibugay. Firearms and explosives were recovered from the suspects: Nicanel Maningo, Benhazer Anduhol and Solaiman Calon in a raid in Barangay Tenan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. Lt. Col. Don Templonuevo, Army’s 44th … [Read more...] about KFR gang busted, P10M drugs seized in drug ops
BIFF death toll now 20
DAVAO CITY (MMarch 14) — Clashes between government forces and the Bangsamoro Islamic Federation Fighters (BIFF) has now reached 20 as fighting continues on its fourth day.“We will not ease up our operation against the BIFF. We have the support of the communities,” Major Arvin John Encinas, Army’s 6th Infantry Division spokesperson, said. He identified 15 of the 20 BIFF … [Read more...] about BIFF death toll now 20
Comelec ready for power outages due to El Nino
DAVAO CITY -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday that it is ready for an power interruptions caused by the El Nino that might have possible effects in the conduct of the May 13 elections. "While we cannot do anything about the weather, what we can control is the response to any sort of lack power,” Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said in an … [Read more...] about Comelec ready for power outages due to El Nino
Gasoline price hike set Tuesday
Another round of fuel price increase will take effect Tuesday following changes in the world crude prices. Local oil firms, Petron Corporation, Pilipinas Shell and PTT Philippines announced that it will increase prices of gasoline by P0.90 per liter effective 6 am of March 12. However, no change is the prices of diesel this time. Other oil companies are expected to … [Read more...] about Gasoline price hike set Tuesday
