DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO— Siyam ka mga barangay kapitan sa Mindanao ang ginganlan ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte nga ipailawom sa preventive suspension sa buhatan sa Ombudsman tungod sa ilang kalambigitan sa anomalya sa Social Amelioration Program (SAP) nga pondo. Ang mga kapitan nga gi-akusahang nangawkaw sa ponso sa SAP, ipailawom sa unom (6) ka bulan nga […]
Number of intercepted illegal recruits curve during pandemic
DAVAO CITY — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it barred close to 12,000 Filipinos from leaving the country last year as a result of the agency’s continued drive against illegal recruitment and human trafficking. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said immigration officers at the different ports of exit deferred the departure of 11,706 passengers, of […]
Bachelor Bus officers reelected to positions
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The incumbent officials of the Mindanao-based Bachelor Express Inc. (BEI) have been re-elected during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting held on Sunday, January 17. BEI is a subsidiary of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies (YGBC), considered the largest bus conglomerate with operations all over the country. YGBC has three subsidiaries operating […]
Group condemns killing of lawyer in Bukidnon
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM) has condemned on Saturday the recent killing of a legal practitioner who was gunned down by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Barangay 10, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. The police identified the victim as Winston Intong, 53, male, married, and a resident of said barangay. A police report […]
PH and BARMM flags hoisted amid rains during region’s 2nd founding anniversary
COTABATO CITY – Amid drizzles, officials of the Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) today celebrate its 2nd founding anniversary with the side by side hoisting of the Philippine and Bangsamoro flags. Speaking during the program marred by light to heavy drizzles, chief Minister Murad Ebrahim said the hoisting of BARMM flag with the country’s […]
PAF probes chopper crash in Bukidnon
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is now conducting an investigation to determine the possible reason behind the crash of the UH-1H Huey helicopter in Barangay Bulonay, Impasugong, Bukidnon at around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, that resulted in the death of the seven soldiers aboard. “Hindi po malinaw kasi kung ano […]
Oral arguments on anti-terror law reset to Feb. 2
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday said the oral arguments on the suits questioning the legality of Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 has been rescheduled after personnel from the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a notice sent to […]
Envi group pushes for zero waste approach amidst plans to build 300 more landfills by 2022
DAVAO CITY — Environmental advocates have weighed in on the plan by the government to construct 300 more landfills by 2022. In a press statement, leaders of the Bangon Kalikasan Movement, Mother Earth Foundation, and the EcoWaste Coalition appealed to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to reconsider its plan to build more […]
Actress Nova Villa receives Papal award
MANILA – Actress Nova Villa (Novelita Gallegos in real life) has been recognized by the Vatican for dedicating all her works to God. She received the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice, the highest award given by the Pope to lay people, in a ceremony held at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, Tandang Sora, Quezon City on […]
WestMinCom holds Multi-Sector Governance Consultative Board Meeting
ZAMBOANGA CITY —The Western Mindanao Command held a Multi-Sector Governance Consultative Board (MSGCB) meeting at the Eisenhower Hall, Khadaffy Mansion, Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City on Friday morning, January 15, 2021. The meeting was done purposely to discuss the adoption of the WestMinCom Transformation Roadmap-MSGCB constitution and by-laws, address the concerns of each member of […]
Flash floods hit Davao City anew, hundreds displaced
DAVAO CITY — Hundreds of city residents from various legislative districts especially those near the riverbanks and low-lying areas were ordered to evacuate as floodwaters hit many barangays in the city during the Friday flash floods. As of 7 o’clock in the everning of January 15, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) switched […]
Travel ban vs 30 countries extended until January 31
DAVAO CITY — The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved the recommendation to extend until January 31, 2021, imposing travel restrictions and the rules applicable to all travelers coming from or transiting through the following countries/jurisdictions. These are: a. The United Kingdom b. Denmark c. Ireland d. Japan e. Australia f. Israel g. The Netherlands h. […]
Go calls law enforcers to beef up operations vs online sexual exploitation involving minors
DAVAO CITY —Senator Christopher Lawrence’ Bong” Go has again called on law enforcers to beef up operations against online sexual exploitation against minors. Go, reiterates the need to strengthen enforcement of laws protecting minors; calls for a whole-of-nation approach to combat online sexual exploitation of children. With the proliferation of reported cases of online sexual […]