MANILA, Philippines — The leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) wants Martial Law in Mindanao extended in order to give them more time and opportunity to arrest alleged narco-politicians and personalities who openly support Maute Group terrorists activities in Marawi City. Police Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa during a press briefing in Camp […]
Malacañan on inverted presidential seal: No attempt to embarrass the President
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—There was no intent to embarrass the president, says Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella. The clarification was issued after a Malacañan staff accidentally placed the presidential seal upside down at the rostrum during the 11th Ambassador’s Tour Reception here Friday night. In a statement, Abella stressed “An error was committed in the installation of […]
Bohol under state of calamity due to power shortage
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines —The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bohol on Friday approved the resolution placing the province in a state of calamity as the power shortage enters the second week due to the July 6 Leyte earthquake. The Provincial Board, in the resolution approved en masse, also requested President Rodrigo Duterte and concerned national agencies to […]
Sandiganbayan convicts Ex-PCGG Chair Sabio for graft
MANILA, Philippines– The Sandiganbayan convicted former chairman of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG), Camilo Sabio for violating the anti-graft and corrupt practices act. Sabio was convicted of two counts of violating Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019) with the corresponding penalty of six years to 10 years […]
PNoy to face trial for Mamasapano tragedy- Ombudsman
Manila, Philippines— Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the filing of criminal charges against former President Benigno Aquino, Jr. for his liability in the Mamasapano massacre. In a Resolution approved today, July 14 Ombudsman Morales ordered the filing of charges against Aquino for Usurpation of Authority (Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code) and violation […]
For failure to liquidate P200k allowance, Former Alcoy, Cebu mayor is charged
MANILA, Philippines— Former Alcoy Cebu Mayor Nicomedes De los Santos is facing 12 counts of violation of Article 218 (Failure to Render Accounts) of the Revised Penal Code before the Sandiganbayan. Ombudsman investigation found out Delos Santos received P199, 624.00 as cash advances from November 2006 to July 2011 but he failed to submit his […]
Earthquake drill
Employees of the City Government of Davao participate in the city-wide earthquake and tsunami drill on Friday, July 14. Newsline Photo
Again! Congress urged fast-track passage of national ID system bill
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives must hasten the passage of the bill which will pave the way for the national ID system. Senate Minority leader Franklin Drilon in a press statement Friday reiterated the call for the issuance of a national ID as Malacanang rejected the proposal of certain provinces in Central Luzon to […]
In Davao City , leaving “Unattended bags” is a criminal offense
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—When in Davao City do not leave your bags in public places unattended or run the risk of getting penalized. This is the new law here, as the City Council Tuesday approved an ordinance which prohibits any individual from leaving unattended bags in public places that will cause public alarm and panic. If […]
DOLE working on guidelines for issuance of OFW ID
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is preparing the guidelines for the issuance of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) identification card or IDOLE. Labor Undersecretary Dominador Say revealed that the department is working on the rules and the implementation to ensure everything is covered. “The guidelines are one of the matters being readied as […]
NPA rebels abduct soon-to-wed cop in Davao oriental
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Armed members of the New People’s Army abducted a police officer who was out to prepare for his wedding by the end of the month. The regional police command here denounced the abduction of PO1 Alfredo Sillada Basabica Jr, assigned at 2nd Platoon, Davao Oriental Public Safety Company based at Barangay Aliwagwag, Cateel, […]
Bureau of Correction employees tested positive for illegal drug use
MANILA, Philippines— After testing positive for illegal drug use, two employees of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) employees will be facing administrative charges. BuCor chief Benjamin del Rosario said a random drug test was held Wednesday inside the New Bilibid Prison revealed two employees were found positive for use of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu. The BuCor […]
CDO Agri exec suspended over bio-fertilizer anomaly
MANILA, Philippines—the regional director of the department of Agriculture in Cagayan de Oro City is facing one month suspension over simple neglect of duty over the multi-million Bio-Organic Fertilizer Program. The Office of the Ombudsman suspended for one month and one day Lealyn Ramos, the Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in […]