DAVAO CITY - Lawyer Lloyd Christopher Lao, a former official of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) implicated in the Pharmally Pharmaceuticals scandal, was apprehended on Wednesday around 10:00 AM as he sought to post bail in court. “Naaresto sa kasong Graft and Corruption, nasa court na actually, kasi nag try sya na mag-bail and hindi niya alam nandoon ang … [Read more...] about CIDG XI arrests lawyer Lloyd Lao linked to Pharmally Scam
Davao Region
Road improvement projects foster agri areas of Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY --Two local road sections in Davao Oriental have been newly paved to improve accessibility for rural communities in Mati City and Lupon. According to DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby B. Cordon, the projects include a 640-meter, two-lane concrete road in Barangay Tamisan, Mati City. This road, now in use by local farmers of coconut, banana, and mango … [Read more...] about Road improvement projects foster agri areas of Davao Oriental
Acosta Sets Condition to Return Government-Owned Vehicles
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Former Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chairperson Maria Belen Acosta has stated she will only return the agency-issued service vehicles if she fails to secure a temporary restraining order from the court. Lawyer Israelito Torreon, Acosta’s legal counsel, told Newsline Philippines, “We wrote a letter to MinDA explaining that we still have the … [Read more...] about Acosta Sets Condition to Return Government-Owned Vehicles
3rd DCPO director appointed within six hours by Camp Crame
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—On July 10, 2024, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) appointed its third director within six hours. Newsline Philippines received a memorandum confirming the rapid changes in leadership. Patay assumed office at around 8 am on Wednesday, but a call from Camp Crame at approximately 12:38 pm abruptly ended his tenure. This unexpected call relieved him … [Read more...] about 3rd DCPO director appointed within six hours by Camp Crame
A dead body was found in Marilog, Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A lifeless body was discovered in Sitio Golf, Tamugan, Marilog District, on Saturday, July 6, at around 8:50 in the morning. The Marilog police identified the victim as Roy Amolong, 41, a resident of Sitio Mapawa, Maragusan, Davao de Oro. According to the investigation, Amolong was killed on the evening of July 4 at about 11:00 p.m., but residents … [Read more...] about A dead body was found in Marilog, Davao City
