MANILA — An investigation will be undertaken on the possible liability of guards at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center after jailed former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. was able to post “selfie” pics on his social media accounts. PNP spokesperson, Senior Supt. Benigno Durana Jr., said the PNP Headquarters Support Service is currently […]
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PNP-12 launches ‘Pulis Natin’ service caravan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY–Hundreds of residents availed of various services from the Police Regional Office (PRO)-12 during the regional launching of the “Pulis Natin” caravan at a shopping mall here on Wednesday afternoon. Residents lined up at the various service desks opened by the PRO-12 and its support units at the KCC Veranza Mall’s atrium for […]
Sarangani inmates get hygiene kit from Senator Pacquiao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (June 22) —Around 600 inmates of the Sarangani provincial jail received hygiene kit and other personal supplies during a surprise visit at the facility by Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao and other provincial officials on Wednesday afternoon. Pacquiao, accompanied by Sarangani Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon, took a break from training for his upcoming fight […]
Avanceña, Go inaugurate multi-million projects in Nueva Ecija town
GEN. MAMERTO NATIVIDAD, Nueva Ecija – President Rodrigo Duterte’s partner, Cielito “Honeylet” Avanceña, and Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday assured rural folks that the government will continue to roll out programs and projects to uplift the lives of Filipinos. Speaking before thousands of residents here, Avanceña said there is […]
US Fil-Am community awards Gov. Mangudadatu
COTABATO CITY (May 28) – Filipino American communities in Maryland, USA awarded Maguindanao Gov. Esmael Toto Mangudadatu for leadership and community service through education. In a statement, Mangudadatu said the awarding rite on Saturday was organized by the United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Inc., or “UNIFIED.” The awarding rite was held in Lanham, Maryland. In a letter […]
Oops! board of canvassers proclaim wrong winner for kagawad post
KIDAPAWAN CITY–A candidate for the barangay council here said he was relinquishing his post after finding out he was erroneously proclaimed winner in the May 14 polls, a mistake readily admitted by the village board of canvassers. Garnering 186 votes, Jaime Recosana was proclaimed the 7th placer for the village council elections in Barangay Junction. […]
Fil-Am community in USA awards Gov. Mangundadatu
COTABATO CITY (May 27) – Filipino American communities in Maryland, USA awarded Maguindanao Gov. Esmael Toto Mangudadatu for leadership and community service through education. The awarding rite on Saturday was organized by the United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Inc., or “UNIFIED.” The awarding rite was held in Lanham, Maryland. In a letter to Mangudadatu, Ronnie […]
Duterte attends graduation of granddaughter Isabelle
DAVAO CITY (May 17) — President Rodrigo Duterte attended the graduation rites of granddaughter Isabelle Lovelie Duterte held at the Philippine International Convention Center on Thursday, May 17. Isabelle, daughter of former Davao City vice mayor Paolo Duterte, was among the first batch of senior high school graduates of San Beda College Alabang. She […]
INC breaks world record for largest human sentence
MANILA, Philippines – — The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC or Church of Christ) claimed it has broken the record for the largest human sentence with 23,235 participants forming the sentence “Proud to be a member of Iglesia Ni Cristo” held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila Sunday morning. “We broke the record for the largest […]
What is Press freedom?
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Press freedom is defined in many ways and its appreciation by the public has changed. According to merriam-webster.com, it is “the right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government.” The legal definition also stated that it is “the right to publish and disseminate information, thoughts, […]
Newly ordained Bishop grateful to the Archdiocese of Mati
Davao City, Philippines – Father Abel Apigo, the recently ordained bishop is entrusted to the local Church of Mati. Ordained by Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles together with 41 bishops and 257 priests to the episcopacy last April 24 at San Pedro Cathedral, Archdiocese of Davao. Bishop Apigo is beyond thankful to the local churches of […]
Marawi Grand Mosque Open for Congregational Prayer
MARAWI CITY, Philippines – The military has finally opened the Saduc-Guimba Grand Mosque or Masjid in Barangay Saduc Proper, just in time for the Salatul Jumuah Friday congregational prayer for Meranaws. The opening gave way to residents to perform their prayer, after closing it for 11 months. The grand mosque is located at the heart […]
NCR bags Palaro overall champ title
VIGAN, Ilocos Sur — The National Capital Region (NCR) locked its 14th consecutive overall championship in the recent Palarong Pambansa. The NCR won 100 golds, 70 silvers, and 50 bronzes. It was way ahead of Calabarzon, which overtook Western Visayas in second place with 55 golds, 50 silvers, and 73 bronzes. Western Visayas fell to […]