DAVAO CITY (April 13) — Datu Baba Omar, a candidate for board member in the first district of Maguindanao del Sur, survived an ambush around 3:00 p.m. today while traveling home from a proclamation rally. Omar, who previously served as Vice Mayor of South Upi, recounted that he and his convoy were returning from Dulawan, Datu Piang, when they noticed a silver minivan parked … [Read more...] about Board Member candidate survives ambush in Maguindanao del Sur
Mindanao Politics
Davao de Oro gubernatorial candidate responds to Comelec over alleged sexist remarks
DAVAO CITY (April 13)--- Davao de Oro Representative Ruwel Peter Gonzaga, who is running for governor, has addressed a show-cause order from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) concerning alleged sexist remarks made during his campaign, saying remarks made before the poll's body resolution. The Comelec's Task Force SAFE issued the order on April 8, citing three incidents … [Read more...] about Davao de Oro gubernatorial candidate responds to Comelec over alleged sexist remarks
Supreme Court orders Atty. Raul Lambino to explain false TRO claim on Duterte arrest
DAVAO CITY (April 8)-- The Philippines (SC) Supreme Court has ordered Atty. Raul Lambino to explain within 10 days why he should not face administrative sanctions for spreading false information about the Court. In a resolution issued during its En Banc session on April 2, 2025, the Court directed Lambino to show cause for publicly claiming that the Supreme Court had issued … [Read more...] about Supreme Court orders Atty. Raul Lambino to explain false TRO claim on Duterte arrest
Comelec appoints Pipo to oversee Datu Odin Sinsuat under Commission control for May 12 polls
DAVAO CITY (April 8)---- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has designated Commissioner Noli Rafol Pipo as the administrator of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, which has been officially placed under Comelec control for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia confirmed the appointment, stating that Pipo will directly … [Read more...] about Comelec appoints Pipo to oversee Datu Odin Sinsuat under Commission control for May 12 polls
Torre among 39 PNP star-ranked officers who took oath before President Marcos
Davao City (April 7) –Police Major General Nicolas Torre II has once again stepped into the national spotlight—this time, as one of the newly promoted star-rank officers who took their oath of office before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a ceremony held at Malacañan Palace. Sources from Camp Crame say Torre has built a reputation for his organizational skills and … [Read more...] about Torre among 39 PNP star-ranked officers who took oath before President Marcos
