DAVAO CITY (April 27) — A barangay chairman from a prominent Moro clan and his running mate survived an ambush on Friday, April 25, in Nabalawag, a newly created town in Cotabato province under the Bangsamoro region. Authorities from the Cotabato Provincial Police Office and the 34th Infantry Battalion said Datu Esmael Tayuan, chairman of Barangay Damatulan and candidate … [Read more...] about Mayoral bet, running mate survive ambush in New Bangsamoro Town
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NBI arrests two suspected human traffickers in Rizal
DAVAO CITY (April 26) — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested two suspected human traffickers in simultaneous operations in Taytay, Rizal, resulting in the rescue of 14 victims, including four minors. The suspects, identified as Roel San Esteban and Maria Antonette Maltos a.k.a. "Maria," are now facing charges for violations of Republic Act No. 9208 … [Read more...] about NBI arrests two suspected human traffickers in Rizal
Task Force on media safety condemns threats, violence against journalists ahead of May elections
DAVAO CITY (April 24) — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has condemned recent threats and acts of violence targeting media practitioners, warning that such incidents pose a serious threat to press freedom ahead of the May 2025 midterm elections. PTFOMS is actively investigating two separate cases involving media workers: In Abra, Mayor Joseph Bernos … [Read more...] about Task Force on media safety condemns threats, violence against journalists ahead of May elections
PTFOMS welcomes Supreme Court approval of venue transfer in broadcaster’s murder case
DAVAO CITY (April 23) — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to approve the transfer of venue for the murder trial of broadcaster Eduardo Dizon from the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Davao City to the RTC of Quezon City. In a resolution dated July 17, 2024, and received by PTFOMS on March 20, 2025, the Supreme … [Read more...] about PTFOMS welcomes Supreme Court approval of venue transfer in broadcaster’s murder case
Motorists charged over Good Friday wharf brawl in Samal
DAVAO CITY (April 23) - Island Garden City of Samal police on Monday filed charges against two motorcycle riders engaged in a fistfight at the Mae Wess Barge Port in the Island Garden City of Samal on Good Friday. The two were detained at the police station and waited for the charges to be filed so they could pay the penalty as imposed under Article 155 of the Revised … [Read more...] about Motorists charged over Good Friday wharf brawl in Samal
