DAVAO CITY (April 11) — A female radio anchor was arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday afternoon at a restaurant in Valencia City. The suspect, identified as Liezel, a block timer at Radyo Kaibigan, was apprehended following allegations of extortion against Valencia City Councilor Guillermo “Junjun” De Asis … [Read more...] about Lady radio anchor arrested in NBI entrapment over alleged extortion in Bukidnon
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Misamis Judge acquits suspects in broadcaster Jumalon’s killing
DAVAO CITY – A Regional Trial Court in Calamba, Misamis Occidental, has acquitted the three men accused in the killing of broadcaster Johnny “Walker” Jumalon, citing insufficient evidence to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In a three-page resolution dated March 31, 2025, Judge Michael Ajoc of RTC Branch 36 declared suspects Jolito Saja Mangumpit, and cousins … [Read more...] about Misamis Judge acquits suspects in broadcaster Jumalon’s killing
Women journalists harassed over ICC coverage, media group sounds alarm
DAVAO CITY --- The International Association of Women in Radio and Television – Philippines (IAWRT-Philippines) strongly condemns the latest wave of online harassment aimed at Filipino women journalists covering the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte. The most recent case involves GMA-7 reporter Mariz Umali, who was falsely … [Read more...] about Women journalists harassed over ICC coverage, media group sounds alarm
Performance audit on PCO appointees underway
DAVAO CITY --- Presidential Communications appointees acting Presidential Communications Secretary Jaybee Ruiz on Monday disclosed that a performance audit is being conducted on presidential appointees within the PCO. Malacañang had earlier directed all incumbent PCO officials and heads of its attached agencies to submit their courtesy resignations by February 28, allowing … [Read more...] about Performance audit on PCO appointees underway
PCO eyes social media regulatory body to combat fake news
DAVAO CITY—The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is considering establishing a social media regulatory body to monitor and evaluate online content in an effort to curb the spread of fake news. In a media interview on Monday, PCO Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding the potential creation of such a body. “Pinag-aaralan natin … [Read more...] about PCO eyes social media regulatory body to combat fake news
