DAVAO CITY (June 28) — Malacañang on Tuesday assured that the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) is already investigating the death of Davao del Norte-based publisher and journalist Dennis Denora. Denora, publisher of Trends and Times, a community paper in Davao del Norte, was killed by riding-in-tandem gunmen in an ambush in Panabo […]
DepEd probes overpriced razors for Region 10 students
DAVAO CITY (July 28) — The Department of Education (DepEd) has formed a fact-finding committee to look into the alleged overpricing of razors purchased by DepEd Northern Mindanao. The agency acted on report that Education officials in in Region 10 purchased 13 razors at PHP1,878 each, which actually cost only PHP200 in department stores. The […]
Davao City dads approve P1.2-B additional budget
DAVAO CITY (june 27) –The Davao City Council in a special session on Monday approved the PHP1.2 billion supplemental budget of the city government. Bulk of the fund will be used for various projects under the City Mayor’s Office and the City Health Office. Vice Mayor Bernard Al-ag said the funds will be sourced from the […]
A new Philippine future beside the exodus?
by JEREMAIAH M. OPINIANO EVERY seventh of June, a Southeast Asian archipelago commemorates the “heroism” of compatriots who have been a visible reason for the steady growth of their motherland’s economy. The celebration is National Migrant Workers Day, and the date’s historicity is brought about by the passage of a law to protect the rights […]
Ombudsman dismisses Sulu State College execs over P22M equipment deal
DAVAO CITY (June 26) — The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the dismissal from the service of five officials of the Sulu State College (SSC) after uncovering multiple irregularities in the procurement of laboratory equipment worth P22 million. Found guilty of Grave Misconduct are SSC President Abdurasa Sariol Arasid, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Chairperson […]
16 anyos gilugos patay, suspect positibong gituldo sa unang biktima
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Junyo 26) — Patay ng nakaplagan ang usa ka dise sais anyos nga dalaga niadtong Hunyo 22, alas 10 sa gabie. Ang biktima nailang si Rea Manila, usa ka Junior High Student ug nagpuyo sa Purok 10 Libby Road Brgy. Bago Gallera. Mismong ang igsuon niini nga si Orvin Manila ang naka […]
Andanar sorry for ‘Winston’ gaffe, vows stricter vetting rules
MANILA — Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday apologized to Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian anew for one of his agency’s press releases that got the lawmaker’s name wrong. In the June 13, 2018 press release of the PCOO titled “President Duterte commits to provide quality and affordable education to all,” the […]
Ombudsman indicts former Secretary Abaya, 16 others over P4.2 billion MRT maintenance contract
DAVAO CITY (June 25) — Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales found probable cause to charge former Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and 16 others for violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019) over the anomalous MRT3 maintenance contract. Also facing charges for violation of Section […]
Ex-Cebu mayor pleads guilty to failure to render accounts
DAVAO CITY (June 24) — The Sandiganbayan found former mayor Nicomedes Delos Santos of Alcoy, Cebu, guilty of 10 counts of Failure to Render Accounts under Article 218 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC). He was sentenced to pay a total fine of P30,000.00. Records show that from October 2007 to July 2011, Delos Santos […]
LGUs top gov’t agency with most number of Ombudsman cases
DAVAO CITY (June 23) — For seven consecutive years, local government units (LGUs) topped the list of agencies with most number of cases filed against their officials and employees before the Office of the Ombudsman. In a report released by the Ombudsman’s Finance and Management Information Office (FMIO), LGUs topped the 2017 list with 3,189 […]
Duterte tells GSIS personnel to never waver in resolve towards better PH
DAVAO CITY (June 23) — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte urged employees of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to champion integrity, transparency and accountability in their work. Duterte who attended the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the social insurance institution Tuesday told the employees “Always embody integrity, transparency and accountability in your work and […]
PNP guards in hot water over Bong Revilla ‘selfie’
MANILA — An investigation will be undertaken on the possible liability of guards at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center after jailed former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. was able to post “selfie” pics on his social media accounts. PNP spokesperson, Senior Supt. Benigno Durana Jr., said the PNP Headquarters Support Service is currently […]
Sundalo samaran sa engkuentro tali NPA doul sa eskuelahan sa Talaingod Davao del Norte
DAKBAYAN SA TAGUM (Hunyo 22) — Samdan ang usa ka sundalo nga nailhang si Private Arjay Pascasio human kini maigo sa ulo atol sa engkuentro tali sa mga sakop sa Militar ug New People’s Army, didto sa Sitio Tibucag Barangay Dagohoy, Talaingod Davao Del Norte Huebes sa buntag, June 21, 2018. Ang binakbakay sa duha […]