DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 35 Indonesians on October 22 after their arrest for working in an illegal online gaming hub in Cebu. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that the group, consisting of 9 females and 26 males, boarded flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on the same day. Most of the deportees were in … [Read more...] about Immigration Deport 35 Indonesians from Illegal POGO Hub in Cebu
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Solons call for filing of charges vs. Duterte over drug war deaths
MANILA – Several lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Monday called for the filing of charges against former president Rodrigo R. Duterte after he said during a Senate hearing that he will take "full legal responsibility" for alleged extrajudicial killings under his anti-drug campaign. In a statement, Deputy Majority Leader Jude Acidre of Tingog party-list led … [Read more...] about Solons call for filing of charges vs. Duterte over drug war deaths
Six arrested in spider derby
DAVAO CITY – Six individuals were arrested by police on Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2024, for participating in a spider derby in Purok 21, Small Village, Barangay Mintal, Tugbok District, Davao City. The arrested individuals were identified as Jett, 29, a driver; Reny, 34, a laborer; Irvin, 52; Ernie, 46, a laborer; Jun-Jun, 40, a vendor; and Giorrey, 43, a teller at … [Read more...] about Six arrested in spider derby
Duterte admits encouraging police to induce suspects to fight back
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte made a startling admission during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation, acknowledging that he encouraged police to provoke suspects into fighting back against law enforcement. “Ang sinabi ko ganito, prangkahan tayo, encourage the criminals to fight, encourage them to draw their guns. ‘Yan ang instruction ko, encourage … [Read more...] about Duterte admits encouraging police to induce suspects to fight back
Duterte takes full moral, legal responsibility for drug war
DAVAO CITY – In a poignant appearance before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee today, former President Rodrigo Duterte, appearing physically weak, asserted his full responsibility for his administration’s war on drugs. “I alone take full legal responsibility for everything the police have done pursuant to my orders. I am accountable and am willing to face imprisonment. The … [Read more...] about Duterte takes full moral, legal responsibility for drug war