MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte warned anew of declaring a revolutionary government if the country will be in danger of chaos and destabilization. “I am ready to die for my country… Pero kung makita ko, sabi ko, ‘yung bayan ko na magti-tilt into chaos at ma-destabilize talaga, mag-declare na nga ako ng revolutionary government,” the […]
Former DavOr mayor suspended
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Ombudsman suspended for one month the former mayor of Lupon, Davao Oriental for simple neglect of duty. Since former Lupon mayor Domingo Lim is no longer in government service, the Ombdusman ordered that the penalty will be converted to a fine in the amount of his one month’s salary. The […]
Duterte to gov’t officials, media: uphold truth at all times
MANILA, Philippines — In time for the re-launching of the renovated press briefing room in Malacañan, President Rodrigo Duterte urged government officials and members of the media to always uphold the truth in line with their duty of communicating the government’s platform to the people. “To my fellow workers in government, especially those who form […]
Steven Seagal meets President Duterte
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte and action star Steven Seagal met in Malacanang on Thursday after the actor arrived in the country scouting for a location for his new movie about illegal drugs. The President in his meeting with Seagal told the actor that movies are a reflection of life. He reiterated his strong stance against illegal […]
Duterte: PDEA to lead campaign against illegal drugs
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte directed the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to lead the government’s campaign against drugs. In a memorandum titled, “Implementation of Republic Act 9165 Otherwise Known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”, Duterte directed all concerned government agencies their respective responsibilites with regards to the war against drugs. […]
Former Cebu mayor penalized for Yolanda fund mess
CEBU CITY — The Office of the Ombudsman finds the former mayor of Daanbantayan, Cebu guilty of simple negligence over the handling of the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) released to victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Former mayor Augusto Corro was ordered suspended for two months, but since the latter is no longer in office, the penalty […]
Ex-Capiz guv charged with graft over vehicle purchase
MANILA, Philippines — For buying a vehicle and preparing check payment under his name, a former Capiz Governor Vicente Bermejo is charged with graft. The records of the Ombudsman shows Bermejo purchased through public auction four vehicles in 2007 amounting to P1.95million and registered the same under the name of the Provincial government. But the […]
Sandigan finds ex-Palawan guv guilty of graft
MANILA — The anti-graft court found former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes guilty of graft and was sentenced to suffer six years to eight years prison term, including perpetual disqualification from holding public office. In a 34-page decision penned by Associate Justice Sarah Jane Fernandez, the anti-graft court found that Reyes acted with gross inexcusable negligence […]
Duterte signs EO creating bank for OFWs
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) that will pave the way for the creation of an Overseas Filipino Bank (OFB) dedicated to provide financial products and services tailored to the requirements of overseas Filipinos. EO No. 44, which was signed by Duterte on September 28, approved the acquisition of Philippine Postal […]
Congressman Crisologo facing charges over P8-million pork
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to file graft and Malversation charges against Representative Vincent Crisologo of the 1st district of Quezon City for his involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. Crisologo is set to be tried for two counts of violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and […]
In Davao City, Lose weight and get Php20K
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Lose weight and get richer by P20,000. This is the newest challenge to the top three local government offices who will reach the target weight loss by December this year. Mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio announced Wednesday, October 4, 2017,she will give P20,000 cash incentives to the top three offices that will […]
ARMM names new DAR Secretary
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has a new Secretary to head the Department of Agrarian Reform. ARMM executive secretary attorney Laisa Alamia named ayang Carlsum Sangkula Jumaide as the new ARMM-DAR Secretary. Jumaide who took her oath and assumed office on Tuesday October 3, 2017. Alamia said the ARMM […]
Duterte thanks Japanese envoy for service
MANILA,Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte thanked outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa for his service in the country on Tuesday, October 3 at the Palace. Ishikawa was appointed Ambassador to the Philippines in August 2014 paid an exit call to Duterte as he concludes his stint as Japan’s top diplomat in the country. Duterte […]