DAVAO CITY (June 1) –— The Sandiganbayan affirmed the plunder case against former Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Al Argosino for reportedly mulcting Macau gambling magnate Jack Lam in 2016. In a resolution penned down by sixth division chair Associate Justice Sarah Jane Fernandez, dated May 31, anti-graft court junked Argosino’s motion to dismiss the case […]
300 disgruntled Kadamay settlers abandon membership, reveal anomalies
DAVAO CITY (June 1) — Some 300 disgruntled members of Kadamay, abandoned membership from the group citing anomalies perpetrated by their leaders. On Thursday, May 31, 2018, the GMA network news reported that 300 of the 400 Kadamay members threw their identification cards as they abandoned the group, saying they could no longer tolerate the […]
Mountain Resort nga wala mohatag ug revolutionary tax gisunog sa NPA
LUNGSOD SA TARRAGONA (Hunyo 1 ) — Gisulong ug gisunog sa mga nagpailang sakop sa New People’s Army ang Adam’s Haven Mountain Resort sa Brgy. Ompao, Tarragona, Davao Oriental. Ang wala paghatag sa tag-iya ug revolutionary tax sa grupo sa New Peoples Army (NPA), ang hinungdan sa maong pagsunog. Nahitabo ang pagsulong niadtong Mierkules Mayo 30, […]
House approves BBL
MANILA (May 30) — Garnering 227 votes, The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second and third reading the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The House approval came a day after President Rordigo Duterte certified BBL as urgent. With 227 affirmative votes, 11 negative votes, and 2 abstention, the House passed the substitute bill of […]
Mindanao micro enterprises bag award for innovative food products
DAVAO CITY (May 30) — Four micro enterprises from Mindanao were recently recognized for their emerging and innovative food products during the International Food Exhibit Philippines held last week at the World Trade Center, Pasay City Baker’s Field Enterprises of Zamboanga City won the Katha Award for Biscuits, Breads, and Pastries Category for its flavored […]
Rebeldeng si Kumander Jinggoy gikustudiya na sa DCPO
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Mayo 30) —Pormal ng gitunol aron i-kustodiya sa Davao City Police Office ang rebeldeng si Elizalde Cañete alyas Kumander Jinggoy Martes sa hapon, Mayo 29, 2018. Miabot si Cañete sa DCPO bandang alas 4:15 sa hapon. Kuyog ang personahe sa Don Carlos Municipal Police, Bukidnon, gisakay ug helicopter si Cañete paingon sa […]
Niembra is the new PSG Commander
DAVAO CITY (May 28) –— Colonel Jose Eriel Niembra, will be the Commander of the Presidential Security Group (PSG), replacing Brig. Gen. Lope Dagoy. Niembra has been serving as the deputy commander of the PSG. He will assume on May 30. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy Class 1991. Niembra served as […]
MILF to file protest over the massacre of 9 BIAF members in Nocot
MATALAM, NoCot (May 27) –— The leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will file a protest over the death of nine members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), who were allegedly massacred during the joint military and police anti-drug operation in the village Biao, Kilada, […]
PSG commander gets new post
DAVAO CITY (May 27) –— Presidential Security Guard Commander Brig. Gen. Lope Dagoy has been given new post. Dagoy is now the brigade commander of 802nd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army at Camp Jorge Downes, Ormoc City, Leyte. Last Thursday, May 24, Dagoy replaced outgoing commander Brig. Gen, Francisco Mendoza Jr. The change of […]
Duterte off to South Korea in June
DAVAO CITY (May 27) — President Rodrigo R. Duterte will be making his first official state visit to South Korea from June 3 to 5. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday confirmed the trip –is a traditional visit. The Office of the President of South Korea earlier announced Duterte’s visit to their country. Duterte is […]
Sandiganbayan suspends Bulacan city councilor
DAVAO CITY (May 27) — The Sandiganbayan ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of Sangguniang Panlungsod member Nolly Concepcion of San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan. Concepcion is facing trial for violation of Usurpation of Official Function under Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code. The Office of the Ombudsman found that under the pretense of […]
Davao Customs seized P50-M contraband, contents misdeclared
DAVAO CITY (May 26) — Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña on Friday led the opening of six containers of misdeclared items, amounting to P50-million which were downloaded in Davao and Panabo City ports. . Lapeña told reporters that the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) in the Port of Davao was alerted about the shipment which prompted them […]
Sandiganbayan suspends Tagbina, Surigao del Sur Mayor
DAVAO CITY (May 25) –— The Sandiganbayan ordered the 90-day suspension pending investigation of mayor Generoso Naraiso of Tagbina, Surigao del Sur. Naraiso is facing trial for violating the the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, on his unlawful withholding of the release and payment of the Representation and Transportation Allowance of the municipal accountant from March […]