STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS OF RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO THE CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES [Delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City | 23 July 2018] Kindly sit down. Thank you for your courtesy. Senate President Vicente Sotto III and the members of […]
Senate ratifies Bangsamoro Organic Law
MANILA — The Senate on Monday unanimously ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Organic law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), or the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri presented the report on the floor and thanked his fellow senators, who helped him during the lengthy, and sometimes […]
Duterte in ‘good health’ after routine checkup before SONA
MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte is in “good health”, Malacañang confirmed after the chief executive underwent his routine medical examination a day before he delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. “I confirm that the President had a routine medical check up at Cardinal Santos Hospital tonight before rehearsing for the […]
Sotto: I will move for adjournment if Con-ass pushed during SONA
MANILA – Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday warned that he would immediately adjourn the joint session of Congress on the part of the Senate if a move is made to convene the legislature into a constituent assembly (Con-ass) during President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). In a brief interview […]
BI says deportation order against Fox ‘final and executory’
DAVAO CITY (July 21) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday ruled that the deportation order against Australian nun Patricia Anne Fox is final and executory within 30 days. Immigration spokesperson Dana Sandoval said order of the Board of Commissioners issued last Thursday, will be implemented within one month, based on the omnibus rules, […]
Dayaw Badu fashion show: Davao Oriental’s indigenous identity
MATI CITY (July 20) — In the words of the First Lady of Davao Oriental, Nanette Dayanghirang, the city “speaks so much about beauty.” During the 51st Founding Anniversary last July 1, Dayanghirang has successfully organized Davao Oriental’s most awaited fashion show, dubbed as Dayaw Badu which fabulously showcased a contemporary take on traditional attire […]
Ombudsman to charge Caraga DavOr ex-mayor over P1.4-m anniversary fund
DAVAO CITY (July 20) —The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to charge former Caraga, Davao Oriental, Mayor William Duma-an and Municipal Treasurer Arnold Samon, for spending P1,479,200.57 for the town’s founding anniversary without following procedures. Documents show that in July 2011, Duma-an and Samon authorized the disbursement of P1,479,200.57 as cash advances for expenses in […]
Immigration orders deportation of Aussie nun
DAVAO CITY (July 20) —The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday, ordered the deportation of Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox. In a resolution, the Bureau of Immigration stated, that Fox was granted a missionary visa on July 21, 2016, valid until September 5 this year, “with a limitation that she will render her missionary work […]
Immigration launches P329-million E-Gate project to Expedite Passenger Processing
DAVAO CITY (July 20) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday July 19, launched its P329-million Electronic Gate System (E-Gate) project in a bid to further improve the processing of international passengers and reduce the long queues of travelers at the airports. BI Commissioner Jaime H. Morente said that with the project’s launching at […]
Customs forfeits Skyjet aircraft
DAVAO CITY (July 20)-— The Bureau of Customs in the Port of Ninoy Aquino International Airport ordered the forfeiture of an 80-seater aircraft after its owners failed to pay the customs duties and taxes from the time of its importation. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña said the company failed to pay their duties to the government. […]
Jeep nga gisakyan sa 4P’s beneficiares nabangga, pito ang patay, 44 samaran
DAKBAYAN SA PAGADIAN (Hulyo 19) — Pito ang patay, samtang 44 ang samaran, human nawad-an ug preno ang pampasaherong jeep nga ilang gisakyan padulong magkuha sa ilang a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program o 4Ps alawans dinhi sa sentro sa Pagadian. Ang aksidente nahitabo sa highway ng Barangay Dao, Pagadian City, kagahapon sa buntag, Hulyo 18. […]
Zamboanga del Sur vice-mayor gets jail term for appointing his first cousin
DAVAO CITY (July 18 ) — The Sandiganbayan convicted Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, vice-mayor Allan Damas for appointing his first cousin to be the Municipal treasurer of his town, Damas was serving as municipal mayor when he appointed a certain Nellie Toledo, his first cousin as municipal treasurer. It was found out that Damas endorsed […]
Duterte commends PAL’s initiatives to boost Ph tourism industry
DAVAO CITY (July 18) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, led the traditional ceremonial welcome for the brand-new planes of Philippine Airlines (PAL). During the roll-out ceremony for PAL’s Airbus A350 XWB and A321neo, Duterte commended the flag carrier’s recent achievements and initiatives which will encourage more tourists to travel to the country. Duterte noted […]