DAVAO CITY – Authorities actively search for individuals who violated the city's strict firecracker ban during New Year's Eve celebrations. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director Colonel Hansel Marantan emphasized the importance of enforcing the law, stating, "We are looking for them now, and they need to face the law." A video posted by Patrick Niel Gallardo shows … [Read more...] about Firecracker ban flouted in Davao on New Year’s Eve, Police launch crackdown
Mindanao Politics
Chavit Singson visits Misamis Occidental, advocates for progress and change
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL—Senate candidate Luis “Manong Chavit” Singson visited Misamis Occidental on Wednesday, December 18, as part of his nationwide campaign to engage with communities and promote his vision for development and progress. Singson participated in the Pamaskong Handog 2024 events in Ozamiz and Tangub City, where he was warmly welcomed by Governor Henry S. Oaminal, … [Read more...] about Chavit Singson visits Misamis Occidental, advocates for progress and change
Zamboanga town councilor killed inside his residence
DAVAO CITY --- The entire town of Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte, is in mourning after news broke that town Councilor Glecerio "Agong" Redillas was killed Thursday night at around 7:15 PM. The incident occurred at his residence in Barangay Poblacion South, where an unknown assailant suddenly arrived and inflicted a fatal head injury on the victim. According to witnesses, a loud … [Read more...] about Zamboanga town councilor killed inside his residence
Supreme Court declares Sulu’s exit from BARMM final and executory
DAVAO CITY — The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld its September 2024 decision declaring the exclusion of Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), rendering the ruling final and executory. In a statement released Tuesday, the SC confirmed its denial of motions for partial reconsideration filed by the BARMM government, the Office of the Solicitor … [Read more...] about Supreme Court declares Sulu’s exit from BARMM final and executory
Senate lauds OPAPRU’s peace efforts, approves Php7-billion budget for 2025
DAVAO CITY --- The Senate on Tuesday approved the proposed Php7.094 billion budget for the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) for fiscal year 2025. The OPAPRU is mandated to manage, direct, integrate, and supervise the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Process through promoting and reinforcing reconciliation and unity … [Read more...] about Senate lauds OPAPRU’s peace efforts, approves Php7-billion budget for 2025
