DAVAO CITY – Several local government units in the Caraga Region suspended classes on Friday as the shear line triggered heavy rains and potential flooding. The shear line is a weather phenomenon that occurs when cold air from the northeast monsoon (Amihan) interacts with warm air from the easterlies. This interaction creates intense cloud formation, leading to prolonged … [Read more...] about Classes suspended in parts of Caraga due to Shear Line
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Comelec tightens rules on poll surveys, requires registration for transparency
DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now requiring all survey firms conducting and publishing election-related surveys to register and submit comprehensive reports as part of efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in pre-election polling. Under Resolution No. 11117, promulgated on Thursday, the Comelec en banc mandates that any individual, … [Read more...] about Comelec tightens rules on poll surveys, requires registration for transparency
Authorities nab Police, Coast Guard officer in smuggled cigarette escort
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A police officer and a Coast Guard personnel were arrested following a high-speed chase between the Sarangani PNP and the occupants of a van and a black Toyota Fortuner loaded with smuggled cigarettes in Barangay Sinawal, General Santos City, earlier today. According to a report from the Sarangani PNP, the van, which originated from Maasim, Sarangani, … [Read more...] about Authorities nab Police, Coast Guard officer in smuggled cigarette escort
Missing IP leader found dead in Maguindanao del Sur
DAVAO CITY --- The tragic fate of a Teduray native, Fernando Promboy, was found at the boundary of Barangay Limpongo and Barangay Tuayan Mother, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur. Promboy was first reported missing on February 17 and yesterday his body was found with his hands tied and brutally beheaded. Before the victim was reported missing, he said he had gone … [Read more...] about Missing IP leader found dead in Maguindanao del Sur
PNP arrests 23, rescues 9 minors in crackdown on Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines
DAVAO CITY – Police authorities arrested 23 individuals, including the leader of the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines (FTGP). They rescued nine minors during an operation in Purok 5, Barangay Sabang, Surigao City, on Thursday morning, February 20. Jorgeto Corpuz Santisas, also known as "Datu Adlaw," and Lourdes Infante Salinas, another group leader, were among … [Read more...] about PNP arrests 23, rescues 9 minors in crackdown on Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines
