DAVAO CITY – Two persons suspected to be members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) were arrested by personnel of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and the Police Regional Intelligence Unit in a joint special operation here on Wednesday evening. Colonel Alexander Tagum, DCPO director, identified the two suspected ASG members as Haider Arasani Anjawang, […]
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Ship with Canadian trash to leave Subic Today
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The ship contracted by the Canadian government to haul back tons of garbage arrived at the Port of Subic here Thursday and is expected to leave today, May 31. The MV Bavaria arrived at the New Container Terminal (NCT) in Subic Bay around 1:30 p.m. to load all the 69 containers […]
Government forces foil NPA attack in Bukidnon
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Law enforcers and military forces foiled an attack, which was carried out by a group of armed individuals believed to be communist fighters, in a Bukidnon town Tuesday evening, police said Wednesday. Col. Surki Sereñas, Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) spokesperson, said the Manolo Fortich municipal police station was tipped off by […]
Wala ka ‘pay out’ sa ‘jogle’ nagbagutbot
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Mayo 30) — Atubangan sa kapulisan, nagbagutbot ang usa ka ginang kay wala naka ‘pay out’ sa tubo sa iyang kuarta human gipasira sa ang ‘Jogle Investment Scheme’ nga iyang gi-apilan. Niadtong Mierkules sa buntag, miadto si Annie Tapere, 53-anyos, sa buhatan Jogle didto sa Roldan Village, Barangay Maa, Davao City, apan […]
CHED lauds SC ruling excluding Filipino, Panitikan in college
MANILA — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday lauded the Supreme Court (SC) decision, which denied the motion for reconsideration filed by critics against the exclusion of Filipino and Panitikan in the general education curriculum of all higher education institutions. In a statement, CHED chair J. Prospero De Vera III said the SC decision […]
Police personnel joining fraudulent investment schemes face administrative charges
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 […]
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 […]