MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte said that he was neither agnostic nor atheist but wanted further proof from the Catholic church of God’s existence such as a selfie. “I never said I do not believe in God. I’m not an agnostic and I’m not an atheist. I just happen to be a human being […]
60-day peace window with Joma still open: Duterte
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday said the 60-day timeframe for peace talks between him and Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding Chairperson Jose Maria Sison remains open but the possible resumption of peace negotiations is still uncertain. “I don’t know for the next step,” Duterte said, emphasizing the agreed agreements to […]
Duterte to PAF men: Stay ‘vigilant’ vs. possible terror threats
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday called on the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to remain vigilant in protecting the nation from threats of terrorism and external forces. Duterte made this challenge during the 71st Founding Anniversary of the PAF at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City as he assured his administration remains committed to […]
LTO-12 sacks 7 traffic law enforcers
GENERAL SANTOS CITY–Seven traffic law enforcers of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Region 12 have been relieved from their posts due to alleged irregularities. Macario Gonzaga, LTO-12 regional director, said Tuesday he issued the relief order in the wake of an ongoing investigation into the unlawful practices of the erring personnel during traffic law […]
Davide nominates Carpio as next Chief Justice
MANILA — Former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. endorsed Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio to be the successor of ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Carpio earlier said he will decline any nomination. In a letter to the Judicial Bar Council (JBC), Davide said he learned from media reports of Carpio’s decision to decline any […]
ARMM solon survives ambush, helper killed in Davao City
DAVAO CITY (July 2) – One person died in an ambush on a vehicle carrying a lawmaker of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao representing Maguindanao province’s second district on Monday afternoon (July 2), this city. Police said Maguindanao Assemblyman Sidik Amiril, his helper Berry Adas ,and security escorts Kaharudin Manda and Jastipy Mamadras, were […]
38 completes Kidapawan community-based drug rehab program
COTABATO CITY (June 29 ) – After about a year, 38 former drug dependents are now reformed residents of Kidapawan City and had vowed to live normal lives. Last week, 38 individuals completed the first Community Based–Drug Rehabilitation of the city government under the Balik Pangarap Program (BPP) of Kidapawan City Mayor Joseph Evangelista. Evangelista […]
Warning labels on sugary drinks may start by August
MANILA — Trade and industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said government may begin requiring manufacturers or traders to put warning labels on high sugar content beverages as early as August this year. On the sidelines of Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) workshop for small and medium enterprises Wednesday, Lopez told reporters that his office and […]
Davao City projects visitor arrival to hit 2.3 million
DAVAO CITY–The City Tourism Office was optimistic it would hit the tourist arrivals this year at 2.3 million, or seven percent higher last year. City Tourism Office Chief Generose Tecson disclosed this during the Bizforum at SM City Davao on Tuesday. “I am happy to report that for the first five months this year our […]
AirAsia to suspend KL-Davao flight effective August
DAVAO CITY – After six months of flying four times a week from Kuala Lumpur to Davao City, AirAsia announced on Tuesday the suspension of the direct flights effective on August 21. “AirAsia is suspending its four (4) times weekly direct flights connecting Kuala Lumpur and Davao effective 21 August 2018 due to commercial reasons,” […]
Mayor Sara urges village execs to pursue peace, progress
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has called on village leaders to pursue peace and progress through sustainable development during the mass oath-taking of over 1,400 barangay captains and councilmen from the city’s 182 villages on Monday. Duterte-Carpio, who officiated the mass oath-taking, also asked barangay officials to be a “team of champions” and pave […]
DepEd-10 chief says bidding for P2K razor ‘above board’
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY–The head of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) office in Northern Mindanao denied any hand in the purchase of school materials for senior high school classes, even as he dispelled any irregularity in the bidding of razor blades that cost nearly PHP2,000 each. DepEd-10 (Northern Mindanao) Director Allan Farnazo said his office […]
55 barangay election winners from Baguio City face disqualification
BAGUIO CITY — Fifty-five winning candidates in the May 13 barangay elections in Baguio City are facing disqualification for failure to file their Statements of Contributions and Expenses (SOCE), the city’s Commission on Elections (Comelec) officer said on Friday. Lawyer John Paul Martin, Comelec-Baguio election officer, said the fate of the winning candidates is now […]