DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The arrest of Arnel Galot Dela Peña, the alleged gunman of Prosecutor Elanor P. Dela Peña, has cast a stark light on a tragic family conflict rooted in a bitter land dispute. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a contentious battle over a 20-hectare fish pond in Sulop, Davao del Sur, which Prosecutor Dela Peña had been attempting to … [Read more...] about Prosecutor’s half-brother arrested amid land dispute
Davao Region
Former President Duterte condemns “Overkill” in arrest of Quiboloy
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has strongly condemned the actions of police officers from the Police Regional Office XI when they served the warrant of arrest of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) on Monday, June 10. Describing the use of force as "excessive and unnecessary," Duterte criticized the officers who were … [Read more...] about Former President Duterte condemns “Overkill” in arrest of Quiboloy
Lady Prosecutor Fatally Shot in Davao del Sur
DAVAO CITY, Philippines---Lady Prosecutor Eleanor Polancos Dela Peña was tragically killed while alone inside her car when an unidentified gunman approached and shot her multiple times, hitting her head, around 5:00 pm on Monday, June 10, at Chapter 8, Tinda Aplaya in Digos City, Davao del Sur. Dela Peña was the assistant provincial prosecutor of Davao … [Read more...] about Lady Prosecutor Fatally Shot in Davao del Sur
Major General Luis Rex Bergante takes helm as EastMinCom Commander
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — On June 7, Major General Luis Rex Bergante officially assumed command of the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) during a Change of Command Ceremony at its headquarters in Davao City. The ceremony was presided over by General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Bergante succeeds Major General Jose Ma … [Read more...] about Major General Luis Rex Bergante takes helm as EastMinCom Commander
Facebook Page of Duterte’s program removed amid controversy over SMNI’s broadcasts
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Facebook page “Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa” of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), a platform where former President Rodrigo Duterte frequently shared his views, has been taken down by Facebook. The page was a significant outlet for Duterte’s commentaries on various national issues and had garnered a substantial following. In a … [Read more...] about Facebook Page of Duterte’s program removed amid controversy over SMNI’s broadcasts
