DAVAO CITY — There is a possibility that the implementation of martial law in Mindanao might be lifted, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said on Friday. In a press conference in Malacañang, Esperon said another extension of martial law in the war-torn region would no longer be necessary if Congress is able to pass […]
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47th Malasakit Center opens in Tagum City
DAVAO CITY — The 47th Malasakit Center in the country just opened at the Davao Regional Medical Center in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, launched the operanig together with some local government officials in Davao region and representatives from concerned government agencies, According to Go, more Malasakit Centers will be […]
Duterte appoints SC Chief Justice Diosdao Peralta
DAVAO CITY —President Rodrigo Duterte administered the oath of office Thursday to newly appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta in a ceremony in Malacañang. Peralta’s appointment was announced by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on Wednesday, the same day President Duterte signed his appointment letter. He will serve until his retirement on March 27, 2022. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, the new chief justice is the son of Judge Elviro Lazo Peralta and public school teacher Catalina Madarang Peralta. Chief Justice Peralta started his career in government service in 1987 when he was appointed third assistant city fiscal of Laoag City. In 1988, he was assigned to the prosecutor’s office in the City of Manila. In […]
Mayor sa MisOcc gi-aresto kay namukbok kuno ug masahista
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW— Gi-aresto sa kapulisan niadtong Huesbes, Oktobre 23, sa Mactan International Airport, ang Mayor sa Clarin Misamis Occidental, human kini gi-akusahang namukbok ug masahista. Sumala sa taho sa kapulisan, pasakay na unta si Clarin Mayor David Navarro sa alas 4:00 sa hapon nga biahe sa eroplano, sa dihang gisikop kini sulod mismo sa […]
Widows of 3 ‘Marawi heroes’ join Army with 649 others
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The widows of three “Marawi heroes” have graduated as new soldiers at the 1st Infantry Division (1ID) Training School in Labangan town, this province. Capt. Clint Antipala, 1ID information officer, said Thursday the three were among the 649 new soldiers who graduated from the training school on Wednesday. Antipala […]
Bomb explodes inside town Mayor’s house in Zamboanga
An explosion struck outside the house of Pangutaran, Sulu municipal Mayor Asri Taib, in Bienvenido Drive, Barangay Canelar Moret, Zamboanga City, around 4:00 a.m Thursday, October 24. Residents of Calenar were awaken by the loud explosion. No one was hurt but a car parked outside the gate was reportedly damaged. Col. Antonio John Divinagracia, Task […]
66 distressed OFWs from Kuwait now back in PH
DAVAO CITY – Sixty-six distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Kuwait are finally home. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in a statement said , the group who arrived Wednesday night, was the 8th Batch of OFWs assisted by the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait through its Assisted Repatriation Program. Todate, the DFA said, some 425 […]
3 DavNor provincial roads now open to the public
STO. TOMAS, Davao del Norte— The three contested provincial roads situated inside the banana plantation of Tagum Agricultural Development Company (Tadeco) in the property of Davao Prison and Penal Farm were officially re-opened on Thursday morning (October 24, 2019) . This, after the provincial government, TADECO management and Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), signed the memorandum […]
Duterte condoles with Pimentel Family
DAVAO CITY — Straight from Japan, President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday evening paid his last respects to former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Quilinging Pimentel Jr., who passed away Sunday due to complications from lymphoma. He was 85. Duterte arrived at 11:04 p.m. at the Heritage Park in Taguig City after returning from Japan to attend […]
Kidapawan City placed under state of calamity
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato — Council members here have placed the city under a state of calamity following last week’s magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit the entire province. In a special session Wednesday, the city council passed two resolutions – one putting the city under a state of calamity and the other redirecting programs and projects […]
MOA signing ends DavNor-Tadeco-Bucor road rift
DAVAO CITY —- The 19-month road rift involving three contested roads inside the Davao Penal Farm, Davao del Norte officials and Tagum Agricultural Development Corporation Inc. (TADECO), has officially come to an end with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Tuesday night, October 22. The agreement was brokered by Mindanao Development Authority (MiNDA) chair […]
New PNP-11 chief vows to focus on ‘internal cleansing’
DAVAO CITY — The newly designated acting chief of the Philippine National Police in Region 11 vowed to focus more on internal cleansing, a “zero tolerance” policy among police personnel involved in illegal drug activities and other crimes. During the turnover ceremony on Tuesday here, Brig. Gen. Filmore Escobal admitted that his new post would […]
BREAKING! Duterte on his way home but he is okay-Go
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte is on his way home after witnessing the enthronement of Japanese Emperor Naruhito in Japan on Tuesday, October 22 in Japan. Senator Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’Go confirmed to Newsline, they are on their way home and the President is okay. Reports coming from Manila claimed, Duterte cut short his visit […]