DAVAO CITY (May 30) –– Police Regional Director Brigadier General Marcelo Morales on Wednesday warned members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) under his command against joining the latest money craze- the ponzi-scheme investment. In Region XI, which is under Morales command, Rigen Marketing (Rigen) and the Kapa-Community Ministry International, Inc. (Kapa) are popular. Kapa […]
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Duterte brings Marawi Army commander to Japan to talk about security
ILIGAN CITY— In an official travel dubbed by his critics as ‘Junket’, President Rodrigo Duterte brought with him an army officer from Marawi City as resource speaker for security concerns in Japan. Colonel Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army was handpicked by Duterte to join to share information and […]
PRRD’s 2019 Japan trip nets PHP288-B in business deals
MANILA — At least PHP288.804 billion worth of business agreements and letters of intent were signed between the Philippines and Japan on the sidelines of President Rodrigo Duterte’s working visit to Japan. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Wednesday said the 26 signed agreements show Japanese business leaders’ confidence in the Philippines as an “investor haven.” “These […]
Duterte declares June 5 regular holiday for Eid’l Fitr
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared June 5 (Wednesday) a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr. Duterte signed Proclamation 729 on May 28 to give the entire Filipino nation “full opportunity” to join the Muslim community in observance of Eid’l Fitr. Earlier, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommended to declare June 5 […]
36 poll protest cases filed so far: Comelec
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday reported that it has received over 30 electoral protest cases, more than two weeks after the holding of the May 13 midterm polls. “As per ECAD (Electoral Contests Adjudication Department), 36 cases as of 3 p.m. today, May 28,” said the poll body in a statement. Earlier, […]
Duterte’s brand of leadership fascinates Japanese
DAVAO CITY (May 29) —The Japanese public is so fascinated with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s style of leadership, prompting Nikkei Inc. to invite him to speak at its 25th International Conference on the Future of Asia, the Philippines’ envoy to Japan said on Tuesday. “The reason why the President is brought here is that the […]
Duterte flies to Japan for Nikkei conference
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte left Tuesday afternoon for a three-day visit to Japan to attend the 25th Nikkei Conference on the Future of Asia and a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Duterte left Manila at 4:52 pm via a private plane, said Senator-elect Christopher “Bong” Go in a message to reporters. […]
Police arrests nurse wanted for illegal recruitment
DAVAO CITY — Authorities arrested a 49-year-old nurse accused of large-scale illegal recruitment for allegedly running a bogus recruitment scheme for jobs in Japan, Australia, and Germany. Brig. Gen. Marcelo Morales, Police Regional Office (PRO)-11 director, said Tuesday the suspect Vera Flor Delos Reyes, resident of Ladislawa Village, Buhangin, this city was arrested last Wednesday (May […]
Paolo Duterte denies eyeing House Speakership
DAVAO CITY (May 29)— Davao City First District Congressman-elect Paolo Duterte denied eyeing House Speakership, contrary to what has been circulating in the social media. In a Facebook post last Monday, the young Duterte said “Pwede ba tubag ani:? Pulong to President Duterte: I did not say I want to be Speaker…may nagkamali na naman […]
Davao Farmers Food Terminal opens
DAVAO CITY (May 28) —- Farmers in the city need not depend on middlemen to sell their produce, as the P70-million Davao Food Terminal Complex (DFTC) in Daliao, Toril formally opened yesterday. The project was conceptualized in 2014, with then Mayor, now President Rodrigo Duterte through former Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala. The food […]
Congressman Lobregat files electoral protest vs Reelected Mayor Salazar
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Outdoing Representative Celso Lobregat of this city’s first district has filed an electoral protest questioning the victory of incumbent Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar in the recently held mid-term polls. Lobregat, who ran for mayor but lost, filed the electoral protest with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) central office on May 23, exactly 10 […]
Suspected American pedophile arrested at NAIA while about to meet would-be victim
DAVAO CITY (May 28) — Bureau of Immigration personnel along with police authorities arrested on Monday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) a suspected American pedophile while meeting his would-be victim who is a female minor. In a press statement, Immigration Port Operations Division Chief Grifton Medina identified the suspect as Piotr Kmita, 43-year-old […]
Duterte tells PMA grads “Be good soldiers, die for you country” as Robredo looks on
DAVAO CITY (May 27) –— President Rodrigo Duterte told the graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Mabagsik Class’ to “Serve your country well. Die for your country if it needs be” as Vice President Leni Robredo, who was earlier accused of plotting his ouster looked on. In his speech on Sunday at Fort Genera […]