BASILAN – Governor Jim Salliman-Hataman of Basilan is urging security forces, notably the 101st Brigade led by BGen. Alvin Luzon, to develop comprehensive, preemptive strategies to address the escalating criminal activities within the province. The governor's plea came during an emergency meeting with Gen. Luzon at the brigade headquarters in response to the recent upsurge … [Read more...] about Basilan governor calls for urgent crime fighting measures
Bangsamoro peace process advances: TPMT’s 8th public report unveiled
DAVAO CITY — In commemoration of the 14th anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre, a moment of silence was observed to pay tribute to the victims. Concurrently, the 2nd Marine Brigade (2MBde) celebrated its post-73rd Marine Birthday on November 17, 2023, under the leadership of BGen. Romeo T. Racadio PN(M), at the 2MBde Headquarters. Lt. Gen. William N. Gonzales PA, Commander … [Read more...] about Bangsamoro peace process advances: TPMT’s 8th public report unveiled
Davao police launches special investigation task group following businessman’s killing
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has taken swift action in the wake of the recent shooting incident at KM5, Buhangin, Davao City, forming a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) named 'CASTILLONES' to accelerate the investigation into the killing of businessman Giselo Velasco Castillones. "In response to the shooting incident…at KM5, Buhangin, Davao … [Read more...] about Davao police launches special investigation task group following businessman’s killing
Mindanao still shaking: Over 120 aftershocks follow recent quake
MANILA — The powerful earthquake that jolted Mindanao last week has left a trail of aftershocks, with the count reaching at least 120 as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol revealed that only six of these aftershocks were perceptible, or able to be felt, with the bigest recording a … [Read more...] about Mindanao still shaking: Over 120 aftershocks follow recent quake
14 years on, justice still moves slow for Maguindanao massacre victims
MAGUINDANAO – Fourteen years after the horrifying events of November 23, 2009, justice for the victims of the Ampatuan Massacre remains elusive, according to a statement released by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on its 14th anniversarty."Despite 14 years passing since the train events of November 23, 2009, the killers of journalists remain at large and … [Read more...] about 14 years on, justice still moves slow for Maguindanao massacre victims
