Prominent Filipino journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of cyber libel in a case widely condemned as politically motivated. She has 15 days to appeal the decision but risks spending up to six years in prison. “We are appalled by the court’s decision and urge Maria’s guilty verdict to be quashed at the earliest […]
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Rappler CEO Ressa and Santos, convicted of cyber libel
DAVAO CITY — TIME Magazine’s 2018 Person of the Year awardee and a former researcher-writer Rey Santos, Jr. were handed the first verdict on the many court cases lodged against Rappler. Manila RTC Judge Rainelda Estacio Montesa convicted Maria Ressa and Santos, Jr. of cyber libel, and sentenced them to jail for 6 months and […]
1-year-old baby NorMin’s youngest Covid-19 patient
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A one-year-old female infant in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental is the youngest coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patient in Northern Mindanao region after her swab samples turned out positive on Saturday through reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) confirmatory test. Dr. Agnes Centino, assistant city health officer and unified commander of Gingoog City’s […]
Davao de Oro farmers may sell produce via ‘Online Bagsakan’
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Davao de Oro launched Saturday an online platform for producers and wholesalers where they can buy and sell their fresh farm produce without going to the market amid the imposition of a modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) in the area. Dubbed as “Online Bagsakan”, the fresh farm produce being […]
Rido settlements, a key to progress and development – MPOS
COTABATO CITY – As part of its efforts to prevent and settle family feuds or “rido” in the region, the Bangsamoro Government’s Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) is holding a series of consultative assembly on conflict resolution all over the region’s five provinces. The first leg of the activity was conducted in the […]
Duterte’s Anti-Terrorism Bill gains nod among LGU’s
DAVAO CITY — Despite strong opposition among lawyers and civil rights advocates, different local government units especially those which the government considers hostile areas, have expressed support to the proposed Anti-terrorism Bill, which is now in the hands of President Rodrigo Duterte for signature. Duterte himself encouraged the passage of the bill citing its need […]
Davao Oriental reopens door for tourism
MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL – The Province of Davao Oriental on Friday has reopened its doors for tourists, as the movement restriction loosens and the provincial borders now open in all days. The provincial government has allowed around 300 tourist establishments, most beach resorts, hotels and restaurants to reopen on Friday, June 12, said Provincial […]
Senior citizen patay atol sa pagkasunog sa ilang balay
DAKBAYAN SA OZAMIZ — PATAY ang usa ka senior citizen human nga wala makagawas sa dihang nasunog ang balay niini sa Purok 2, Barangay Labo, ning dakbayan, sa may alas 10:30 sa buntag niadtong Hunyo 12, 2020. Giila ni Fire Officer 1 Abraham Abay, chief investigator sa Ozamiz City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) nga […]
Tagging a person as coronavirus positive is a crime
DAVAO CITY — Tagging or identifying one as positive of the dreaded coronavirus is libelous, and, one can be imprisoned for the wrongful accusation. This is the legal opinion tended by the Davao City Legal Office (CLO) on Friday. City Legal Officer Osmundo P. Villanueva rendered an opinion after a netizen complained whose name was […]
Army seizes loose firearms in Lanao de Sur
OZAMIZ CITY — Elements of the 4th Mechanized Battalion has seized several loose firearms in Barangay Darimbang, Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte on Thursday. In a press statement, Lt. Col. Domingo G. Dulay, the commander of the 4th Mechanized Battalion said concerned citizens in the area reported to the military that loose firearms are deposited in […]
Xi tells Duterte : Philippines a priority recipient of coronavirus vaccine
DAVAO CITY —President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China has assured President Rodrigo Duterte over a phone conversation on Thursday night that the Philippines will be a priority recipient of Coronavirus vaccine. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement said, the telephone conversation between Duterte and Xi lasted for 38 minutes. Roque […]
Maguindanao town officials support to anti-terror bill
COTABATO CITY – Town officials of Rajah Buayan in Maguindanao have voiced support to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, saying the measure would bring peace in their communities that have experienced terrorist attacks in the past. “We support this bill because we are convinced it will put an end to terrorist actions that had long been […]
Katawhan sa Ozamiz dili mabalaka kay dugay nang na-isolate ang pasyente sa Covid-19
DAKBAYAN SA OZAMIZ— Mipasalig si Mayor Sancho Fernando Oaminal ning lungsod nga dili angayang mabalaka ang katawhan tungod kay ang pasyente nga nagpositibo sa Coronavirus-19 anaa lang sa isolation facility ug wala kini nakahimamat ug tawo. Kini ang gipasalig Oaminal sa katawhan, human niya nahibaw-an nga daghan ang nabalaka nga mga Ozamiznon tungod kay dunay […]