DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. awarded the Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank Kampilan to Seaman First Class Underwater Operator Jeffrey Facundo of the Philippine Navy on Sunday. Seaman Facundo was injured during an incident involving the China Coast Guard (CCG) near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on June 17. Accompanied by Defense Secretary … [Read more...] about Marcos Jr. awards Order of Lapu-Lapu to injured Navy Sailor in WPS incident
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11 local terrorists surrender in Maguindanao, peace efforts intensified
DAVAO CITY Philippines – Eleven members of the Daulah Islamiyah-Turaifie Group (DITG) surrendered on June 21, 2024, to the 6th Infantry Battalion (6IB) in Barangay Buayan, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur. The former terrorists turned over seven high-powered (HP) and four low-powered (LP) weapons, including a Bushmaster rifle, three 40mm M79 grenade launchers, a Cal. 30 … [Read more...] about 11 local terrorists surrender in Maguindanao, peace efforts intensified
Hundreds displaced as clashes between rival MILF factions erupt
DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- Around 200 villagers have fled to safety following clashes between rival factions within the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), which resulted in houses being set ablaze in Barangay Meta, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday morning. Brig. Gen. Prexy Tanggawohn of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and Major Gen. … [Read more...] about Hundreds displaced as clashes between rival MILF factions erupt
Task Force welcomes SEC declaration against HASMADAI operations
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has applauded the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for issuing a cease and desist order (CDO) against the Humanitarian and Spiritual Mission Apostulates of Davao and Asia, Inc. (HASMADAI). The move comes following allegations that its founder, accused of orchestrating the 2019 murder of … [Read more...] about Task Force welcomes SEC declaration against HASMADAI operations
Riding in tandem kills elderly in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —Two gunmen on motorbike fatally shot a senior citizen who was aboard a taxi along the Circumferential Road near the Chinese cemetery around 11:00 AM on June 19. Rey, the driver described the passenger who was sitting in the front seat was silent during their travel and didn’t notice the motorbike. “Natingala nalang ko na naay nibuto unya nabuak … [Read more...] about Riding in tandem kills elderly in Davao City
