MANILA – Retired police colonel and former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Royina Garma has submitted an affidavit, directly implicating former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in orchestrating a nationwide campaign that led to extrajudicial killings (EJKs) of drug suspects during his term. In her affidavit submitted to the House Quad Committee on … [Read more...] about Garma links ex-Pres. Duterte to state-sanctioned EJKs in war on drugs
Kerwin Espinosa claims father’s slay ordered by ex-president Duterte
MANILA – Self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa claimed on Friday that former president Rodrigo Duterte ordered the 2016 killing of his father, Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa, during the previous administration’s war on drugs. During the eighth public hearing of the House quad committee, Espinosa testified that Duterte’s public threats to kill those on the so-called … [Read more...] about Kerwin Espinosa claims father’s slay ordered by ex-president Duterte
4 Caraga governors seek reelection in 2025 polls
BUTUAN CITY – Four incumbent governors in the Caraga Region have officially filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs), seeking re-election in the May 2025 midterm elections. In Agusan del Norte, Governor Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante filed her COC on Tuesday, aiming for a second term. Similarly, Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. has filed for re-election … [Read more...] about 4 Caraga governors seek reelection in 2025 polls
2 congressmen, 4 others to vie for Zamboanga City mayoralty
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The two sitting congressmen of this city, along with four other candidates, have filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) for the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm elections. John Christian Babiera, the city’s election officer, confirmed Wednesday that the candidates include 1st District Rep. Khymer Olaso, 2nd District Rep. Jose Manuel Dalipe, former … [Read more...] about 2 congressmen, 4 others to vie for Zamboanga City mayoralty
Filipino executed for murder of Saudi national: DFA
MANILA – A Filipino national was executed in Saudi Arabia for the murder of a Saudi national on Oct. 5, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. DFA Undersecretary for Migration Eduardo Jose de Vega said there is no official notification from the Saudi government as of this posting but confirmed that “there was an execution”. “We did all we could: … [Read more...] about Filipino executed for murder of Saudi national: DFA
