HAINAN, China–President Rodrigo Duterte arrived at the Qionghai Boao Airport on Monday, April 9, aboard a chartered Philippine Airlines flight. The President’s plane touched down at the Qionghai Boao Airport at 5:55 pm. Upon arrival at the airport, the President was welcomed by Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago Sta. Romana, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines […]
Duterte to showcase Philippines’ major achievements at Baoa forum for Asia
HAINAN, China—President Rodrigo Duterte’s attendance to the Boao Forum for Asia will be an opportunity for him to highlight the country’s economic achievements and priorities, particularly in business and economics, Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago Sta. Romana said on Monday, April 9. Sta. Romana said in an interview here with the Philippine media that […]
Sandiganbayan suspends hospital chief, 3 others over MRI procurement
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan slapped a 90-preventive suspension against officials of Quirino Memorial Medical Center in connection with the procurement of a P44.9-million Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine. The Anti-Graft Court suspended Medical Center Chief Dr. Angeles De Leon, Nurse Luz Padua, Nutritionist Milagrina Jacinto and Medical Technologist Michael Raquel, all from the […]
Tugade sacks personnel of entire LTO branch in Nueva Vizcaya
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade ordered the relief of all employees and personnel assigned at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Nueva Vizcaya province over extortion reports. Tugade’s order came after rice traders complained that LTO personnel assigned to the Bayombong District Office and the Aritao Extension Office are into […]
Boracay closure, good for everyone
MANILA — The government will implement the six-months close Boracay, starting April 26. President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the closure, to institute the much needed rehabilitation, which according to him is good for everyone. In closing Boracay, Duterte said “No one cared for mother nature, everyone enjoyed it’s beauty but no one cared for the environment, It’s […]
Duterete to fire another top official
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — – President Rodrigo R. Duterte vowed to fire another top officials anytime for loss of trust and confidence. In the recent dinner with his Cabinet officials Thursday, Duterte revealed “I’ll be firing about one undersecretary, one after the other. Ubusin ko talaga ‘yan (I’ll finish them off).” Duterte made this statement the […]
Sandiganbayan convicts ten Romblon officials over graft charges
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan convicted former Romblon mayor Leo Merida, Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members over purchase of P13.5-million heavy equipment purchase. The Sandiganbayan convicted former Romblon mayor Leo Merida, Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members Melben Mesana, Gerry Mijares, Mariano Mateo, Francisco Mayor, Jr., Chris Mazo, Ramon Magallon, Edler Robis, Rafael Riano and Bryant Riano of violation of the […]
Palace: Duterte, Congress need to join hands to abolish ‘endo’
MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte is still bent on fulfilling his campaign promise to end labor contractualization or “endo,” after Malacanang said the President could coordinate and discuss with Congress to come up with a measure that would totally ban endo. Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra made this comment a day after he said that an […]
Canada won’t accept residency application for caregivers in 2019
EDMONTON, Canada –— Caregivers here are expected to attend a forum concerning their work, this coming Saturday, April 7, 2018. This, as Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship (IRCC) announced the new policy for migrant workers, which states that it would no longer accept applications for permanent residency from caregivers by 2019. “This news created a sense […]
Uson faces another rap for ‘peddling fake news’
MANILA, Philippines — The Akbayan Youth Group filed Monday, April 2 administrative charges against Presidential Communication Opertions Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Esther Margaux “Mocha” Uson. The charges filed before the Office of the Ombudsman includes grave misconduct, serious dishonesty and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of public service for being the source of “numerous […]
Korte sa Kuwait mipakanaug ug silot nga kamatayon sa amo ni Demafeliz
DAKBAYAN SADABAW, Mindanao— Silot nga kamatayon ang gipakanaug sa Korte sa Kuwait batok sa magtiayong Lebanese ug Syrian, nga amo Joana Demafeliz, ang namatay nga Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW). Matud sa taho sa Agence France Press niadtong Domingo, gipakanaug sa ang silot kamatayon pinaagi sa pagbitay, atol sa unang bista sa kaso. Ang patayng lawas […]
Google pays tribute to Francisco Balagtas
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — When Francisco Balagtas was born outside of Manila in the Philippines in 1788, one of four children and the son of a blacksmith, few might have guessed he would grow up to be one of the most revered writers of the Philippines. But in fact, Balagtas showed promise early on, studying […]
Duterte distributes CLOAS to Sultan Kudarat farmers
Isulan, Sultan Kudarat — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, April 2, led the distribution of certificate of land ownership awards (CLOAs) to farmers in Sultan Kudarat assuring them of government’s continued support and assistance. In his speech, Duterte congratulated the farmers saying that they “rightfully deserve” the lands “as hardworking Filipinos.” “I stand before you […]