DAVAO CITY (December 19)— President Rodrigo Duterte will surely sign the bill to scrap the graft-ridden Road Board “as soon as” it is submitted to him, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President supports the abolition of the Road Board. A measure to abolish the Road Board has been approved by the […]
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Palace stands by Diokno’s integrity and competence
DAVAO CITY (December 18) — Malacañang on Tuesday,reaffirmed its trust and confidence on Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno amid calls for his ouster due to alleged pork insertions in the 2019 national budget. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Presidential Spokesperson Salvador S. Panelo said in a press briefing that Secretary Diokno’s integrity and competence remain intact. […]
Peace body in DavOr asks DepEd to cancel permit of lumad schools
MATI CITY (December 18) — The Provincial Peace and Order Council here passed a resolution asking the Department of Education to cancel the permits of Salugpongan schools operating in the province which have not complied with the DepEd’s K to 12 curriculum. The decision was made after the peace body evaluated the documents of the […]
No special treatment for Faeldon’s son: Albayalde
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said there will be no special treatment for the son of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Nicanor Faeldon who was arrested in a drug raid in Camarines Sur last week. “He will be given due process and contrary to what other people are saying, there will […]
GenSan to probe selling of gov’t-owned land to informal settlers
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The city government is pushing for a comprehensive investigation into the operations of alleged “squatting syndicates” in the area. Mary Ann Bacar, head of the City Housing and Land Management Office (CHLMO), said Monday they have asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the activities of some groups […]
DAF-ARMM employee gunned down in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY — Riding-in-tandem gunmen shot dead an employee of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) here at past 5 p.m. Saturday, police said. Senior Supt. Rolly Octavio, city police director, identified the victim as Bayam Angkad Blah, , 43, of Sitio Malagapas, Barangay Rosary Heights 10, here. […]
Peace, friendship dominate Balangiga Bells handover
BALANGIGA, Eastern Samar — It was indeed a day of friendship and peace in this town when President Rodrigo Duterte witnessed the handover of Balangiga Bells seized by the US government for 117 years. The President arrived at around 5 p.m. Saturday at the town’s covered court where hundreds of government officials, Roman Catholic priests, […]
Militiaman’s wife slain in DavNor NPA attack
DAVAO CITY –– The wife of a member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) died when armed men believed to be members of the New People’s Army (NPA) attacked the house of the couple in Barangay Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte on Saturday. Capt. John Louie Dema-ala, public information officer of the […]
Town folks tearful on return of Balangiga bells
EASTERN SAMAR (December 15)– Tearful residents in Balangiga welcomed home the three bells which was returned by the United States after more than a century. On December 15, children waved and residents expressed joy as President Rodrigo Duterte witnessed the turnover of the Transfer of Certificate of the Balangiga Bells from United States (US) Deputy […]
Former chief justice Puno points out “fatal omission” on federal charter
DAVAO CITY (December 14)- The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed on third and final reading its version of a draft federal charter which adds “lawless violence” as a ground for the declaration of martial law. It also lifts the term limits for lawmakers. However, former Chief justice Reynato Puno said the process followed by the […]
SoCot completes P500-M infra projects
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (December 14)— The provincial government of South Cotabato has completed nearly PHP500 million worth of infrastructure projects in the first three quarters of the year. Engr. Marnilo Aperocho, chief of the Provincial Engineer’s Office, said Friday the accomplished projects comprise structures that were funded by the local government and national government agencies. […]
National government to use re-enacted budget
MANILA (December 14) — The national government may have to use a re-enacted budget beginning next month. “The senators appear exhausted, They requested a break,” Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said. Lawmakers has already adjourned their session for their month-long Christmas vacation without approving the proposed P3.757-trillion national budget for next year. Under a re-enacted budget, […]
Balangiga Bells arrive in Eastern Samar
MANILA (December 14)– The historic Balangiga Bells arrived ahead its supposed turn-over in Guiuan, Eastern Samar at about 10:28 a.m. Friday, Maj. Aris Galang, Philippine Air Force public affairs office chief, said. an official of the Philippine Air Force said. “Around 8 a.m. po umalis dito sa VAB (Villamor Air Base, Pasay City) ‘yung C-130 (with tail number 5011) and […]