DAVAO CITY --- With no one abstaining or voting against, 218 members of the House of Representatives approved on Monday, January 18, on third and final reading House Bill 8140 otherwise known as “Media Workers’ Welfare Act” providing enhanced protection, security, and benefits for media workers. The bill aims to "ensure that media workers shall, at the minimum, be paid … [Read more...] about House okays Media Workers’ Welfare Act
LPA leaves 10,000 residents homeless in Sulu
COTABATO CITY --- The low pressure area (LPA) that hit the province of Sulu on Sunday and early Monday rendered at least 10,000 residents homeless. Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan said on Monday that coastal barangays in the towns of Jolo, Parang, Patikul, Omar and Talipao suffered strong waves and wind and that about 2,000 families or an estimated 10,000 individuals were … [Read more...] about LPA leaves 10,000 residents homeless in Sulu
BARMM to observe foundation day on Jan. 21
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will commemorate the Bangsamoro Foundation Day on Thursday, January 21. The Office of the Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim issued a memorandum circular on Dec. 7 signed by Executive Secretary-designate Abdulraof Macacua announcing the proclamation of Jan. 21 as the Bangsamoro Foundation Day and … [Read more...] about BARMM to observe foundation day on Jan. 21
Alleged drug dealer arrested, shabu worth P1.1-M seized in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY – An alleged drug dealer was arrested and two packs of suspected shabu with an estimated value of P1.1 million were confiscated during a police buy-bust operation here at around 8:40 p.m. on Friday, January 15. Zamboanga Peninsula Police (PRO-9) Regional Director Brig. Gen. Ronaldo Genaro E. Ylagan identified the drug suspect as Nurhan Ismula, alias Nick, 32, … [Read more...] about Alleged drug dealer arrested, shabu worth P1.1-M seized in Zamboanga City
Army official denounces as ‘terroristic act’ the killing of 3 soldiers, 1 civilian in Lanao del Norte
Joint Task Force ZamPeLan Commander Maj. Gen. Generoso Ponio denounced as a ‘terroristic act’ the killing on Thursday, Jan. 14, of three unarmed soldiers and one civilian in Lanao del Norte. Western Mindanao Command Chief Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., said the three soldiers, Corporals Albert Saura, Bryan Binayog and PFC Albert Soriano, of the 43rd Company under the 4th … [Read more...] about Army official denounces as ‘terroristic act’ the killing of 3 soldiers, 1 civilian in Lanao del Norte
