MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken a significant step in the administration's peace initiatives, signing Executive Order No. 47 and several proclamations to provide amnesty to rebels and insurgents. The move is part of a broader effort to encourage them to return to the rule of law. Issued on November 22, 2023, Executive Order No. 47, amends Executive Order … [Read more...] about President Marcos grants amnesty to rebels and insurgents
Government Allocates P25.2M Aid for Soccsksargen Families Affected by Earthquake
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Philippine government has extended a total of P25.2 million in aid to families affected by the recent 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Soccsksargen, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Office for Region XII on Thursday. During a situation briefing with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in General Santos City, the OCD provided an … [Read more...] about Government Allocates P25.2M Aid for Soccsksargen Families Affected by Earthquake
VP Duterte calls for respect of sovereignty amid ICC jurisdiction debate
MANILA – In response to the unexpected joint meetings in the House of Representatives regarding the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over the Philippines, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte issued a stern reminder to lawmakers, invoking President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s unequivocal stance on the matter. "Any probe conducted by the ICC would be an intrusion into … [Read more...] about VP Duterte calls for respect of sovereignty amid ICC jurisdiction debate
Lending Company Account Officer Fatally Shot in Digos City
DIGOS CITY – An account officer of a lending company lost his life in a shooting on Thursday, November 23. The victim was identified as Glenboy Monday Aldeguer, 42, and a resident of Santo Tomas, Barangay Igpit, Digos City, Davao Del Sur, . The Digos City Police swiftly responded to the incident, finding Aldeguer lying beside his motorcycle, lifeless. According to the … [Read more...] about Lending Company Account Officer Fatally Shot in Digos City
Ampatuan Jr. Convicted on 21 Counts of Graft
MANILA – Datu Andal Uy Ampatuan Jr. was found guilty on 21 counts of graft by the Sandiganbayan's Sixth Division on Thursday, November 23. The court, in a 96-page decision, ruled that Ampatuan violated the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. For each count of graft, Ampatuan has been sentenced to a prison term ranging from six years and one month to 10 years. Ampatuan, who … [Read more...] about Ampatuan Jr. Convicted on 21 Counts of Graft
