DAVAO CITY, Philippines (UPDATED) — MARAWI is free from terrorist now, after 154 days of battle. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana the end “of all combat operations in Marawi City,” the announcement means termination of all military operations in the area which is now under the government control. The Marawi siege started morning of May 23 […]
Malacañang press briefing room relaunched
MANILA, Philippines — Old facade finally over. This best describes the relaunching of the over century old Malacañang Press Briefing Room (MPBR) at the New Executive Building. The office under the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on October 12, 2017 as it underwent renovation recently. No less than President Rodrigo Duterte led the opening of […]
73rd Leyte Gulf Landing honors surviving WW II heroes
PALO, Leyte, Philippines — The courage and bravery of Filipino war veterans, who fought for peace and freedom during the Second World War, were brought to the fore in the 73rd Leyte Gulf Landing Commemoration on Friday October 20, 2017 at the MacArthur Shrine and National Park here. In his anniversary message,Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico […]
PCSO loses track of Pinoy millionaires
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is losing track of lottery winners as most of them do not want to say anything after getting their prize. PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan said the prize is the winner’s personal money, in the first place. If he had his way, Balutan said he wants […]
Duterte vows to cleanse PH of corrupt, tax evaders
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte expressed zero tolerance for corrupt public officials and tax-evading businessmen who are shortchanging the Filipino public. The President said this as he graced the concluding ceremony of the 43rd Philippine Business Conference (PBC) and Exposition of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Thursday, October 19 at the […]
Surigao town cited for marine protection, conservation
SURIGAO del Sur, Philippines — Fisherfolk of this coastal town of Cortes, Surigao del Sur have been guarding their rich marine sanctuaries and fishing grounds with utmost dedication. No wonder this once virtually unknown town gained national prominence when it received a national award for sustainable coastal management competition, besting other finalists in the country. […]
Terror threats in Mindanao Continue- AFP
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not recommend the lifting of the Martial Law in Mindanao despite its success in killing the two leaders of the Maue Group in Marawi City. AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Eduardo Año said even if the crisis in Marawi City is already finished, there are […]
Ex-Samal mayor banned from government service for receiving cash gift
MANILA, Philippines — For receiving gift, Former Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Aniano Antalan is now banned from government service. was ordered dismissed after the Office of the Ombudsman found him guilty of Grave Misconduct and ordered his dismissal from the service. Since Antalan is now out of government service was also meted the accessory […]
Terror threats in Mindanao Continue- AFP
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not recommend the lifting of the Martial Law in Mindanao despite its success in killing the two leaders of the Maue Group in Marawi City. AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Eduardo Año said even if the crisis in Marawi City is already finished, there are […]
Former Negros Oriental Congressman charged over P10M pork scam
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to charge former House Representative Herminio Teves from the 3rd district of Negros Oriental for his involvement in irregularities in the disbursement of his 2007 Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to charge Teves with one count […]
MARAWI IS FREE
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte declared Tuesday the liberation of Marawi City from terrorists after more than four months of battle against the ISIS-inspired Maute group. “Ladies and gentlemen, I hereby declare Marawi City liberated from the terrorist influence that marks the beginning of rehabilitation for the people,” the Chief Executive said in his speech […]
Liberation of Marawi
Classes, work suspended anew
MANILA — Malacañang suspended anew classes at all levels, public and private, as well as government work and the nationwide transport strike enters the second day. “Executive Secretary Medialdea suspends government work and classes for all levels, public and private, tomorrow, October 17, 2017 due to nationwide transport strike, public health and safety,” the Presidential […]