In Pictures
CBCP lauds acquittal of Filipina from UAE death row
MANILA — The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) expressed gratitude to the government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) for sparing overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Jennifer Dalquez from the death row. “Glory be to God for this good news. Our gratitude for the triumph of […]
Public awareness
Streamers printed with the pictures of suspected local terrorists posted outside a business establishment along San Pedro Street in Davao City. Newsline Photo
Packing plant on fire
Thick smoke billows above a plant of Sagrex packing plant in Barangay Hizon, Davao City following a fire that started around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, 12 June 2012. At least 15 firefighters, including volunteers, were injured when an LPG tank of the plant exploded around 6:00 p.m. causing panic among bystanders. Newsline Photo
IN PICTURES: Duterte salutes Heroes of Marawi
President Rodrigo Roa honors the fallen Philippine Marine Corps personnel killed in the anti-terror operations in Marawi City. As the Commander-in-Chief, he led the dignified transfer of the remains at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on June 11, 2017.
For 119th Independence Day
A vendor sells miniature flags along the street in Davao City in time of the 119th Independence Day celebration on Monday, June 12. Newsline Photo
Maute patriarch
Cayamora Maute, father of the Maute brothers, flashes a peace sign while inside the Davao City Police Office on 6 June 2017. Cayamora was arrested at the Sirawan, Toril checkpoint of Task Force Davao. Newsline Photo
Road discipline campaign
Police have intensified its road discipline campaign in Davao City as part of its heightened security measures in the city. On Friday, at least 259 vehicles, 245 of which are motorcycles, have been impounded due to traffic violations. Newsline Photo
Duterte gives green light to GPH, MILF’s ‘Peace Corridor’
DAVAO CITY–President Rodrigo Duterte approved the setting up of a “peace corridor” spearheaded by the implementing panels of the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to hasten the rescue and humanitarian operations for civilians still trapped in the conflict zone in Marawi. “President Duterte approved the idea of creating a ‘peace corridor’ to […]
Crucial updates
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte views the presentation being showed by Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Gen. Eduardo Año related to the current developments on the terror crisis in Marawi City during a meeting in Davao City on May 29, 2017. With them is Special Assistant to the President, Christopher Bong Go. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Marksmanship course
Special Civilian Armed Auxiliary trainees under Task Force Davao undergo marksmanship course as part of their basic military training at an Army camp in Malagos District, Davao City Monday. The Task Force Davao is the Army’s counter-terrorism unit in the city. Newsline photo
Oplan Bulabog
Resident of Barangay Mini Forest in Davao City gather at a covered basketball court for identification verification during the “Operation Bolabog” on Thursday. The operation was meant to verify non-residents as part of the city’s tightened security measures. Newsline Photo