MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday vowed to sustain the modernization program of the Department of National Defense (DND) as he thanked the country’s troops for defending the country against threats. During the 80th anniversary of the DND at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Duterte said his administration would support its modernization programs by working […]
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Regional security tops Duterte’s agenda in SoKor trip
DAVAO CITY —- Regional security will be the top agenda of President Rodrigo Duterte when he meets other leaders during his attendance to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-South Korea Commemorative Summit in Busan, South Korea. Duterte told reporters during a Palace press conference Tuesday that he would have a bilateral meeting with the […]
Robredo still ICAD co-chair-Duterte
DAVAO CITY — Vice President Leonora Robredo remains the co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee on Illegal Drugs (ICAD) but would have limited access to classified information in the fight against the proliferation of illegal narcotics, said President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday. In a press conference Tuesday night, Duterte clarified “Need to know lang siya. If […]
63 ka barangay sa NoCot ibalhin na sa BARMM
DAKBAYAN SA COTABATO — IPAILAWOM Na sa panggamhanan sa Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ang saysentay tres (63) ka mga barangay sa North Cotabato, sugod karong adlawa Mierkules, Nobiembre 20. Sumala sa BARMM spokesman ug Minister of Local Government nga si Naguib Sinarimbo, ang opisyal nga pagtunol sa mga barangay ilawon sa BARMM pagahimoun […]
3 GenSan employers nabbed for non-remittance of SSS contributions
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Police and enforcement personnel of the Social Security System (SSS) arrested three employers here on Tuesday for alleged non-remittance of contributions of their workers. Authorities separately served the warrants of arrest Tuesday morning against Rowena Dutaro Rodemio of the Proserv Auto and Architectural Glass, Keith Dewey Sacor Morgia of D’Library Enterprise and […]
Army soldiers drop firearms to carry PWD who receive relief goods, wheelchair
MAKILALA, North Cotabato— On November 19, Army soldiers Cpl. Brian Ayo-on and Pfc Allan Raagas of the 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, dropped their firearms to carry Luwel Laguyo, a person with disability, who travelled about 24 kilometers from his village Guangan, to join his group in the town center and receive his […]
8 hurt, over 20 houses damaged as quake hits Bukidnon
ILIGAN CITY — The 5.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked Bukidnon province and felt in other parts of Mindanao Monday evening injured at least eight people and damaged several houses. The four injured persons were recorded in Kadingilan town, the earthquake’s epicenter, where at least 100 families were affected, according to local officials. On Tuesday morning, the […]
Another 4.2 magnitude quake jolts Davao region
DAVAO CITY — A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Davao region at 3:00 pm Noverber 19. The epicenter was located at Lupon, Davao Oriental. Intensity 3 was recorded in Davao City. No reported damage as yet.
Twelve drug offenders complete ‘Balay Silangan’ community rehabilitation anew
KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte-– A total of twelve surrendered drug offenders who successfully completed a three-month community rehabilitation program through the local government unit’s ‘Balay Silangan’ were showcased and presented to municipal mayor Rommel Arnado, local officials and employees in today’s Flag Raising Ceremony in the municipality of Kauswagan in Lanao del Norte. The graduates […]
Several Cotabato City employees tested positive for drug use
COTABATO CITY – Some city government employees here have tested positive for drug use after a recent mandatory drug test conducted by anti-narcotics personnel, an official said. One of the regular employees who tested positive went on absence without official leave and later arrested during drug buy-bust operation by the city police. At least 10 other […]
5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes of parts Mindanao
DAVAO CITY — A 5.9 Magnitude earthquake of tectonic origin again hit parts of Souther Mindanao at 9:22pm November 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) reported that the epicenter was located at 07.64N, 124.90E – 006 km N 22° W of Kadingilan in Bukidnon. Reported Intensities: Intensity V -Kidapawan City; Intensity IV […]
Teacher killed in NoCot highway mishap
PIKIT, North Cotabato – While avoiding a stray dog along the national highway here, a passenger van instead hit an electric post that left one public school teacher dead, police said. The freak accident occurred along the national highway in Barangay Dalingoen at about 3:30 a.m. Monday morning, also injured three persons including van driver […]
Go open to lifting Martial Law in Mindanao; awaits further recommendation from authorities
DAVAO CITY — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said on Saturday, he is open to lifting martial law in Mindanao upon further recommendation from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). “Kung hindi na talaga kailangan ngayon sabi ng PNP, AFP will also recommend or should have recommended already,” […]