DAVAO CITY — A commander of the New People’s Army (NPA) and his companions managed to elude arrest after a joint police and Army team swooped down on Victorio’s Beach Resort in Talomo, this city, to implement a warrant of arrest Monday morning. Senior Superintendent Alexander Tagum, Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director, identified the […]
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De Lima asks CA to block 13 convicts as prosecution witnesses
MANILA — Senator Leila de Lima has filed a petition before the Court of Appeals (CA) to stop 13 prosecution witnesses from testifying, in connection with the drug charges filed against her before the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC). In a 29-page petition dated Nov. 19, the defense counsels for the detained senator said Muntinlupa […]
Duterte designates Escalada as new HUDCC Sec-Gen
DAVAO CITY (November 26) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday designated National Housing Authority (NHA) General Manager Marcelino P. Escalada Jr. the new Secretary General of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). Escalada, still heads the NHA and will serve as HUDCC secretary general at the same time. Duterte gave Escalada the new […]
Duterte fires HUDCC Sec-Gen for corruption
DAVAO CITY (November 24) — President Rodrigo Duterte fired Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Secretary-General Falconi Millar over corruption issues. Millar, a lawyer and accountant by profession, was fired following reports of corruption in relation to Marawi rehabilitation projects. The project involves a multi-billion fund. In his speech during the inauguration of Cavite […]
Davao’s Pasko Fiesta 2018 officially opens
DAVAO CITY (November 24) — A star-studded night officially welcomed the Christmas Season here with the Dan-ag Davao, opening ceremony Friday evening . The crowd was regaled with performances from Erik Santos, Jona Soquite and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said Davao City will be merry and bright for the 2018 Pasko Fiesta […]
Notadong mga hold-uper nadakpan sa CIDG
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Nobembre 24)— Nadakpan sa mga membro sa Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) ang tulo ka notadong nga hold-uper niadtong Mierkules Nobembre21. Giila sa CIDG ang mga nadakpan nga sila si Santos Culimbang Saiwan, 53; Robert Mandahay Tomas, 34; og Ryan Ongcas Ambin, 28. Pulos residente sa Barangay Marilog, ning dakbayan. Gi-ambakan […]
Book sale up for the holiday season in Davao
DAVAO CITY – Hundreds of Dabawenyos dug into their favorite children’s tales and the wide array of bestselling fiction and non-fiction titles at the Big Bad Wolf (BBW) book sale opening at The Tent of Azuela Cove in Lanang here Thursday afternoon. People beamed upon seeing the prices, which were marked down by as much […]
Davao rolls out community consultation on traffic, transpo plan
DAVAO CITY – The city government on Friday rolled out a survey to get the public’s view on the current traffic and transportation situation and how Dabawenyos generally travel. The survey, which targets 1,500 respondents, will help the government provide the public with better, safe and efficient transportation system. It will also be used for […]
Guevarra confident of securing conviction for Ampatuans
MANILA –Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday expressed confidence about securing conviction against the suspects in the so-called “Maguindanao Massacre”. Guevarra told reporters during the 9th anniversary of the massacre that the prosecution of those involved in the incident will be completed early next year. Guevarra said that the sheer volume of those involved in […]
Duterte renews call for mandatory ROTC
DAVAO CITY (November 23) — President Rodrigo Duterte renewed his call for the revival of mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) for college students to beef up the country’s defense on Thursday, November 22. “Let me take this opportunity to ask Congress to expedite the passage of the Reservist Employment Rights Act that is currently […]
Zamboanga anti-drug ops net P150K illegal drugs, 7 nabbed
ZAMBOANGA CITY (November 22)— Seven alleged drug personalities were arrested and some PHP150,000 worth of illegal drugs — including marijuana — were seized in separate anti-drug operations throughout the Zamboanga Peninsula region, police said Thursday. Chief Insp. Arlan Delumpines, Zamboanga City Police Office’s Police Station 7 chief, identified the arrested suspects as Joven Enriquez, 38; […]
Cebu Pacific experiences technical issues
MANILA (November 22)– Passengers of local carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) have been experiencing flight changes from Nov. 20 to 22 due to Tropical Depression Samuel and technical difficulties, the airline said on Thursday. A CEB representative told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) that both domestic and international flights have been affected by technical issues. A few […]
Gov’t to release details on PH, China agreements
DAVAO CITY (November 21)- Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo has assured the public that the government will release the details of the agreements inked between the Philippines and China. Chinese President Xi Jinping ended a state visit to the Philippines on Wednesday as Filipino lawmakers pressed for the full disclosure on the new bilateral deals, including for […]