DAVAO CITY (May 30) – A military court has acquitted General Jesus Durante III in connection with the high-profile murder case of businesswoman Yvonne Chua, marking the end of what his legal counsel described as a “harrowing chapter” in the officer’s life. The decision was rendered on May 28. Veteran defense lawyer Ramon Edison Batacan, counsel for Durante, told Newsline … [Read more...] about Army General acquitted in Yvonne Chua murder case by Military Court
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Degamo to Teves lawyer: “This is about justice, not politics”
DAVAO CITY (May 29) - Congresswoman-elect Janice Degamo, widow of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, condemned remarks made by Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, legal counsel for suspended Congressman Arnie Teves, called his recent statements “appalling” and “insulting to the victims of violence.” The lawmaker issued a strongly worded statement following Topacio’s remarks, … [Read more...] about Degamo to Teves lawyer: “This is about justice, not politics”
Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III Appointed as New PNP Chief, First from PNPA Ranks
DAVAO CITY (May 29) -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Police Major General Nicolas Torre III as the new Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), succeeding General Rommel Marbil, who is set to retire on June 7, 2025. The official turnover ceremony is scheduled for June 2. Torre’s appointment marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first PNP Chief to … [Read more...] about Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III Appointed as New PNP Chief, First from PNPA Ranks
5 dead, 5 injured after dump truck plunges into ravine in Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY (May 28)-Five workers were killed and five others injured after a dump truck they were riding lost its brakes and plunged into a deep ravine in Purok Panlaisan, Barangay Pichon, at around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. According to Precy Mae Pawin Lagirong, a resident who witnessed the aftermath, all the victims were road construction workers assigned to a … [Read more...] about 5 dead, 5 injured after dump truck plunges into ravine in Davao Oriental
Timor-Leste detains Arnie Teves without warrant; PH demands due process
DAVAO CITY (May 28) --The Philippine government has expressed grave concern over the latest developments in Timor-Leste regarding former Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., who is facing multiple murder charges, including the high-profile assassination of Governor Roel Degamo. In a statement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reiterated that the Philippines … [Read more...] about Timor-Leste detains Arnie Teves without warrant; PH demands due process
