MANILA (October 28)— President Rodrigo Duterte defended former Customs commissioner Isidro Lapeña and his predecessor Nicanor Faeldon, saying that both were not involved in any corruption. Lapeña andFaeldon were both dragged in a separate multi-billion peso drug smuggling cases involving the Bureau of Customs. Lapeña, amid the P11-billion shabu shipment controversy while Faeldon resigned after he […]
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DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. welcomes formal opening of Chinese consulate in Davao
MANILA (October 28) — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. welcomed the formal opening of the Chinese consulate general in Davao on Sunday, saying its inauguration underscores the growing cooperation between Manila and Beijing. The consulate general was inaugurated by Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived in Davao for a two-day visit […]
Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Davao to discuss joint exploration in South China Sea
DAVAO CITY (October 28)- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Davao City on Oct. 28 to 29 to discuss the planned joint exploration in the South China Sea and on a possible partnership with the government’s Build, Build, Build infrastructure program. Mr. Wang met with Philippine government officials in Davao City, which is also the […]
Duterte wants to spare Lapeña from intrigue: Palace
MANILA — Malacañang said Friday President Rodrigo Duterte has announced one week ahead the transfer of former Bureau of Customs chief Isidro Lapeña to spare the latter from intrigue amid the probe on the multi-billion-peso “shabu” (crystal meth) shipment into the country. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this clarification a day after Duterte promoted Lapeña […]
Twin blasts rock Maguindanao town
Camp SIONGCO, Maguindanao — Twin explosions rocked the town of Ampatuan, Maguindanao on Friday morning but no one was reported injured, the military here said. Major Arvin John Encinas, spokesperson of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, said the bombs were separately placed by the roadside near the Poblacion of Ampatuan town. “Our troops in the […]
Dureza underscores media role in creating safe environment
DAVAO CITY – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza on Thursday emphasized the role of journalists in building an environment conducive to exercising free speech and protecting human rights. “If journalists can do that, journalists can exercise the basic tenets of journalism – to be truthful and bold in their work,” Dureza said. […]
Zamboanga City to acquire buses for mass transport project
ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 25)–The city government will acquire buses to introduce mass transport to serve the key areas of the city despite opposition from the local transport group. Assistant City Administrator Cesar Raz on Thursday said the mass transport project will provide the city’s 800,000 commuters “the right to choose what they want to ride”. […]
President Duterte promotes General Isidro Lapena to Cabinet position as TESDA head
MANILA (October 25)- President Rodrigo Duterte has “promoted” General Isidro Lapeña to a Cabinet position as head of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and appointed Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) administrator Rey Leonardo Guerrero take the helm of the Bureau of Customs (BoC). “General Lapeña will move to TESDA. I will promote you to a Cabinet […]
Dureza urges Mindanao journalists to protect themselves
DAVAO CITY (October 25)- Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus G. Dureza has urged media members to protect themselves and help “create an enabling environment conducive to human rights and exercise of free speech.” In the opening of the Mindanao Media Safety and Security Summit today, October 25, Dureza said that journalists and media […]
Calls for security guarantee of media workers highlights Mindanao Safety and Security Summit
DAVAO CITY (October 25)– The two-day Mindanao Media Safety and Security Summit kicked off with calls from members of the working press in Mindanao towards security guarantee for media practitioners to “ensure a vibrant free press.” NewsLine Philipines Publisher and Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) President Edith Caduaya said the MIPC aims to adhere to […]
Regulatory board to operators of inns, motels and lodging houses: Comply with Children’s Welfare Code
Cagayan de Oro (Oct. 24)– The Cagayan de Oro Regulatory and Complaint Board warned operators of inns, motels, and lodging houses to comply with the city’s Comprehensive Children’s Welfare Code of 2018. The establishments were checked by the Regulatory and Complaint Board (RCB) based on the notice of violations issued last September 28, due to reports […]
Army chief shares moment with jubilarian OMI Priests
KIDAPAWAN CITY – Who says the church and the military cannot go together in an affair? Yes, it happened, Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez shared precious members of the Oblates Mary Immaculate (OMI) missionary priests last Sunday, October 21, as twelve priests celebrated their presbyteral ordination and religious profession. His Eminence Orlando […]
Duterte orders arrest of former Customs intel over link to alleged P6.8-B ‘shabu’ shipment
DAVAO CITY (October 24) —President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday ordered the arrest of a resigned Bureau of Customs (BOC) intelligence officer for allegedly allowing the entry P6.8 Billion worth of suspected “shabu” hidden inside magnetic lifters. Duterte was in the middle of his speech in Malacañang, when he ordered Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director […]