MANILA, Philippines — The barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections is postponed. This after President Rodrigo Duterte Monday October 2, signed into law Republic Act No. 10952 postponing the October 23, 2017 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls to the second Monday of May 2018. The Palace released the information about the postponement Thursday, October 4. […]
Tawi-Tawi ex-governor pleads guilty to SALN error
MANILA, Philippines —The former governor of the province of Tawi-Tawi, Sadikul Sahali, has pleaded guilty before the Sandiganbayan for six counts of violation of Section 8 of Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (Republic Act No. 6713). Sahali was re-arraigned with the assistance of his counsel and was apprised of […]
Ombudsman bars ex-agri secretary from government service
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman recommended the perpetual disqualification from public service for former Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala. In two separate decision, the Office of the Ombudsman has found Alcala guilty of Grave Misconduct and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service. The Ombudsman meted the penalty of dismissal from […]
Cebu port cashier convicted for malversation
MANILA, Philippines — For a measly sum of P15,000.00 a cashier of the Cebu Ports Authority was convicted by the Cebu City Court for malversing public funds. This after the Office of the Ombudsman in the Visayas charged Romeo Pañares, a cashier of the Cebu Ports Authority, for Malversation of Public Funds. Pañares was sentenced […]
Mindanao expo in Glorietta to promote Matigsalug brand
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The upcoming Mindanao Trade Expo (MTE) in Glorietta Mall in Makati City from October 2-5 will strongly promote Nasabeka – the recently-launched brand of the Matigsalugs, a group of indigenous people (IP) in Davao City. The birth of Nasabeka is a result of the sustained partnership between the government and private […]
Congress backs travel tax exemption for BIMP-EAGA
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —Filipino travelers going to the East Asean Growth Area will soon enjoy travel tax exemptions. This,as the two committees in Congress recently approved a resolution endorsing to the President the renewal of travel tax exemption (TTE) granted to travelers going to any focus areas of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia Philippines East ASEAN […]
US-SEA submarine cable system to boost economic growth in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — The submarine cable system connecting the Philippines to the United States through Davao City is expected to strengthen Internet connection in the country. The USD250-million facility which was deployed by Globe Telecom will help further boost the growth of business in the Mindanao region. On its website, Globe Telecom announced the launching of […]
Presidential son-in-law to join the 70.3 Ironman 2018
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The 2018 Ironman 70.3 challenge here will be participated in by no less than Presidential son-in-law and Davao City’s first gentleman lawyer Mans Carpio. On Sunday, October, the Alveo Ironman 70.3 Davao registration kicked off with Carpio and his teammates from the City Sports and Development Office led by officer-in-charge Mikee […]
Government soldiers killed top Malaysian terrorist in Marawi
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia —- Government soldiers killed one of the top Malaysian terrorist during the aerial bombing Thursday, September 28, which took place at the vicinity of the Bato Mosque in Marawi City. The Bato Mosque used to serve as the command center of the Islamic State (IS-inspired) Maute terrorists. A report published in Malaysia […]
1ST Basilan fisheries and aquaculture summit held
Isabela City, Philippines — Some 322 fisherfolks from different villages from the eleven municipalities and 2 component cities last September 21 held in Basilan State College Amphitheater. Local officials and municipal mayors headed by the President of the Provincial League of Municipal Mayors Hon. Hanie Bud also attended the summit. The summit served as a” […]
WAN-IFRA and ACOS sponsor journalist safety training in Phl
PARIS, France — With longstanding problems of terrorist insurgency and drug-related violence, journalists in the Philippines are increasingly confronted with how to cover stories while remaining safe. A combined forum and training program, held in Cebu in mid-September, addressed these issues, where nearly 50 participants attended the four-day event. Journalists in the Philippines are no […]
Bomb explodes near Isabela City Mayor’s house
LAMITAN City, Philippines — An improvised bomb exploded near the house of Isabela City Mayor Al-Qaid Akbar, just ten meters away from the police checkpoint. Th explosion happened at about 6:00 in the evening Thursday September 28 at Purok Rubber in Barangay Sumagdang in Isabela City, the capital of Basilan province. Supt. Jerome Afuyog, Isabela […]
Ex-DSWD Secretary and Ex-Congressman charged over P10-million pork barrel scam
MANILA, Philippines — Former Caloocan second district Representative Mari Mitzi Cajayon is facing a string of criminal charges before the Sandiganbayan for her involvement in the P10-million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. This after the Office of the Ombudsman found Cajayon falsified public documents which enabled her to siphon funds intended to benefit her […]