MANILA, Philippines — Majority of the 23 senators threw support to President Rodrigo Duterte’s martial law declaration while six senators want the issue discussed before a plenary. The senators believe the declaration was within the bounds of the Constitution and in accordance with the law. On May 23, President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial and the […]
Marksmanship course
Special Civilian Armed Auxiliary trainees under Task Force Davao undergo marksmanship course as part of their basic military training at an Army camp in Malagos District, Davao City Monday. The Task Force Davao is the Army’s counter-terrorism unit in the city. Newsline photo
Navy deploys BRP Tarlac to transport supplies in Marawi City
MANILA, Philippines— Full speed ahead. This was the apparent message of the Philippine Navy (PN) as it dispatched Monday the BRP Tarlac (LD-601), its first strategic sealift vessel, to transport military vehicles and other supplies which is essential to dislodging the Maute Group terrorists in Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur. PN spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna […]
Duterte might cancel Japan trip due to Marawi crisis
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—President Rodrigo R. Duterte might cancel his Japan trip due to the on going crisis in Marawi City. Duterte is scheduled to visit Japan on June 6 but Malacanang insiders say “it might be cancelled” depending on the development in Marawi. The same source said the Japan schedule is still being studied. Armed […]
SPMC sending medical team to augment Marawi doctors.
DAVAO CITY, Philippines–The government’s biggest hospital here Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) is sending medical team in Marawi City, Lanao del Norte. Dr. Ricardo Audan, SPMC chief of clinics revealed preparation in underway to augment the need for surgical, medical and psychosocial in Marawi. The team will include an ortho-surgeon, emergency medical doctors, two anesthesiologists, […]
Soldier called his father, “pa, Pray for me” before he was hit
Davao City, Philippines—A young soldier called his father to pray for him while fighting against Maute terrorist in Marawi last May 25. Army corporal Angelo Estores Jr, 25, father of two young kids, a member of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 5th mechanized battalion was killed May 25 while trying to get the caliber […]
MARAWI CRISIS: 60 terrorists, 15 soldiers, 18 civilians killed , hundreds trapped
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Body count continue to swell in the ongoing military clearing operations in Mawari City. The Military reported the casualties to include; 60 terrorist , 14 soldiers, two police officers and 18 civilians recorded on the 6th day of the firefight. The GMA news network reported, among the dead bodies found was an estimated […]
For failing to declare his car and residential lot, ex-director in RXI charged
Manila, Philippines—Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the indictment of former National Commission on Muslim Filipinos regional director Cabinbanan Mamukid for violation of Section 7 of Republic Act No. 3019, Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713, and Article 183 (Perjury) of the Revised Penal Code (RPC). The Office of the Ombudsman found that Mamukid […]
Marawi crisis : 26 of 96 Villages affected
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (UPDATED)– Twenty six of the 96 barangays in Marawi City are affected by the sporadic fire fight between the government law enforcers and the ISIS-backed Maute terror group. As of May 29 the DSWD ARMM reported “Based on the report of the SWADL in different municipalities, there are 12,509 families affected by […]
Customs seizes P6.4-B worth of shabu in Valenzuela City
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 604 kilos of illegal drugs valued at PHP6.4 billion were seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in two separate operations conducted in warehouses in Valenzuela City Friday dawn. Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service Director Neil Estrella said a certain Fidel Anoche Dee and his sister received the illegal […]
GRP Cancels 5th round of talks with communist
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Was there betrayal? This question is being raised as the Philippine Government cancelled the 5th round of talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines/National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP/NDFP). Reports about the cancellation started to circulate when the NDF issued the statement ordering an intensified operations against the government after Martial […]
Mindanaoans told : Be calm
Davao City, Philippines—A Mindanao Catholic cardinal asked the people in the whole of Mindanao island to stay to be calm in the face of Martial Law. Cotabato Archbishop Cardinal Orlando Quevedo in a statement in behalf of Mindanao Bishops urged “Be obedient to the just commands of lawful authority, and not to provoke violent reaction.” […]
Who supports Martial Law?
Davao City, Philippines–Who supports Martial Law? Many has been said about the Tuesday night declaration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte in declaring Martial law in Mindanao. Even ordinary citizens throw support to the order, especially those who experienced injustice from terror group and those who want outright solution to the unending peace order problem. Last […]