MAGUINDANAO – The Philippine National Police (PNP) strengthened security measures in Sultan Kudarat town after a five-hour shootout that left 12 members of a local criminal syndicate and a policeman dead and four other policemen wounded on Saturday. Sultan Kudarat Police Chief Maj. Julhamin Asdani said this is to avert any possible retaliation by remaining members of … [Read more...] about PNP strengthens security in Sultan Kudarat town
Government relaxes age-based restrictions in MGCQ areas
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) approved the recommendation to relax age-based restrictions for areas placed under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) beginning February 1, 2021. This was announced by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Friday. “Sa MGCQ, ano po ‘yung inapruban? Pupuwede na pong lumabas ang … [Read more...] about Government relaxes age-based restrictions in MGCQ areas
21-year old woman gunned down in N. Cot town
PIKIT, NORTH COTABATO – A 21-year old woman was shot dead at around 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, at the public terminal in Barangay Poblacion here. Pikit chief of police Lt. Joseph Bacquisa Letigio identified the victim as Baimojera Salilaguia Sulaiman, 21, single and a resident of Barangay Talitay, also of Pikit town. Letigio said initial police investigation … [Read more...] about 21-year old woman gunned down in N. Cot town
House okays Media Workers’ Welfare Act
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
