DAVAO CITY (June 11) – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday arrested businessman Bryan Sy, owner of Wellmed Dialysis and Laboratory Center Corp. which was tagged by President Rodrigo Duterte over the alleged multi- million fraudulent claims from Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for dead patients. The NBI arrested Sy after the Philhealth […]
PH to honor alliance with US, despite ties with other superpowers -Duterte
DAVAO CITY— President Rodrigo Duterte assured the United States that his government will honor the country’s alliance with the world superpower despite efforts to forge closer relations with China and Russia. The Philippines has an enduring Mutual Defense Treaty with the US agreed in August 1951. “I’m just saying it because I like Trump and […]
Pagpasira sa Kapa, daghan nabalaka
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Hunyo 9) — Daghan ang nabalaka sa dihang gimanduan ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte ang Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) ug ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) nga gukuron ug arestuhon ang opisyal ug mga nagpaluyo sa Kapa Community Ministry, tungod kay payramiding kini ug nakalapas sa balaud. Daghan karon ang nabalaka […]
Duterte on Kapa and other investment scheme
Here is the full statement of President Rodrigo Duterte about the Kapa Community Ministry, which he issued Friday night, June 7, 2019. The event the first public appearance of Duterte to the program of Quiboloy after the 2016 elections. PASTOR QUIBOLOY: Kapa… PRESIDENT DUTERTE: Ito, it is a continuing crime. So arrest them and investigate it. And […]
P6.8 million shabu seized in Lanao Sur
ILIGAN CITY —– Authorities arrested two suspects and seized a kilo of suspected ‘shabu’ in a joint anti-drug buy-bust operation in Purok 7 Kapigis, Barangay Eastern, Wao, Lanao del Sur, around 12:00 on Friday, June 7. The buy-bust was a joint operation of agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA […]
PhilHealth anomalies concern Palace
MANILA — Malacañang on Friday expressed concern over the alleged anomalies at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). “The Palace views with deep concern the allegations of irregularities involving the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), particularly those with regard to the reported anomalies in connection with bogus kidney dialysis treatments,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in […]
Fire hits school in Maguindanao
COTABATO CITY – Barely a week after classes in public schools opened, an afternoon fire gutted a four-classroom school building in Talitay, Maguindanao. No one was hurt in the incident among the students of Pageda Elementary School. Lt. Karl Centinaje, Talitay police chief, said the fire occurred around 3:30 p.m. just as the students have finished […]
DavOr’s Subangan Museum Hosts Putong Hibla Kultura Filipina
MATI DAVAO ORIENTAL – Celebrating another year of giving recognition to the works and products of different tribes in Mindanao, including Davao Oriental, done through the giftedness of human hands, depicting the abundance of its culture and heritage, the Province of Davao Oriental played host again to the project “Putong, Hibla, Kultura Filipina, one of the […]
Senate to ‘solidify’ support for admin agenda: Go
DAVAO CITY — Senator-elect Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday assured the public that the new Senate will seek improved working relations with the executive branch to fulfill the priority agenda of the Duterte administration. However, Go, who will reportedly get the Senate committees on health, urban planning, housing and resettlements, vowed to remain independent […]
Floods hit Sarangani, NoCot
COTABATO CITY – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of North Cotabato warned residents leaving in danger zones like areas near creeks and rivers and flood-prone areas to stay alert with the onset of the rainy season. Torrential rains were experienced in some Mindanao cities and provinces. The rain on Wednesday, June 5 […]
Garbage threatens marine ecosystem: DENR
PAGADIAN CITY – Garbage disposed into the rivers are eventually washed to the sea and badly affects the marine ecosystem. Saving the environment depends on the contribution of the people in their respective localities, was the message of Tito Gadon, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) assistant regional director for management services in Region 9. […]
NegOc school canteen goes ‘plastic-free’
BACOLOD CITY — Mugs made of bamboo, bowls from coconut shells, and plates from banana leaves. These are the new utensils being used at the canteen of Bulata National High School (BNHS) in Cauayan, Negros Occidental as the school promotes a plastic-free culture in providing meals and snacks for its more than 400 students and teachers. […]
Muslim Filipinos celebrate peaceful Eid-al Fitr
DAVAO CITY – Muslims around the world celebrated Eid-al-Fitr on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, including Muslim Filipinos in the country. Eid-al-Fitr marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan, one of the most important religious holidays for Islam. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk as a religious obligation and focus on charitable […]