DAVAO CITY — Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr. and South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. have firmly denied accusations alleging the misappropriation of funds intended for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and claims of political coercion. In a joint statement, Lagdameo and Tamayo labeled the allegations as … [Read more...] about Lagdameo and Tamayo deny misappropriation of Bangsamoro funds
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Bangsamoro Chief Minister denies corruption amid Palace pressure allegations
DAVAO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has strongly denied allegations of corruption under his leadership, stating, “There was no money involved, and there was no pressure from the Palace; it was all negotiation until we reached an agreement.” Ebrahim responded to claims that the Palace pressured him into forming a coalition between the United Bangsamoro Justice … [Read more...] about Bangsamoro Chief Minister denies corruption amid Palace pressure allegations
One killed, five Injured in during riot on the last day of COC Filing in Maguindanao Sur
COTABATO CITY — A member of the Barangay Peace Keeping Action Team was killed and five others were injured in a violent clash during the filing of candidacy for vice mayor on Tuesday in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur. The incident involved gunfire and stone-throwing following an attempt by a wanted individual with multiple legal cases to file his Certificate of Candidacy … [Read more...] about One killed, five Injured in during riot on the last day of COC Filing in Maguindanao Sur
Hugpong expels Javi Garcia and Al-ag siblings over loyalty issues
DAVAO CITY — The Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod Party (HTLP) announced the expulsion of Councilor Javi Garcia Campos on Tuesday, following a thorough evaluation and deliberation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, the party declared, “We have made the prudent decision to expel Mr. Javi Garcia-Campos from our party.” Garcia’s expulsion comes on the heels of his … [Read more...] about Hugpong expels Javi Garcia and Al-ag siblings over loyalty issues
Duterte’s Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod expels Al-ag siblings
The expelled Al-ag siblings DAVAO CITY --- The Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod Party (HTLP) has expelled the Al-ag siblings—Councilors Bernard E. Al-ag of the 1st District and Wilberto E. Al-ag of the 3rd District, along with Punong Barangay Lilibeth Al-ag of Toril Proper and Punong Barangay Bernadette Al-ag of Bankas Heights—due to their alignment with another political … [Read more...] about Duterte’s Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod expels Al-ag siblings
