DAVAO CITY (November 18)– The center of Tropical Depression “SAMUEL” entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 10:00 AM today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) indicated in its advisory that Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals may be raised over provinces in the eastern Section of Visayas and of Mindanao. It also warned […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Philippines
DAVAO CITY (November 17) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is coming to Manila on November 20 and 21 for a historical visit, it will be a first of its kind by a Chinese head of state since 2005. Xi, will first attend the 2018 APEC summit in the PNG capital Port Moresby will visit ASEAN countries […]
Duterte inks law regulating criminology profession
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law regulating the practice of criminology profession in the Philippines. Duterte approved Republic Act No. 11131, or the Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018. The new law aims to govern the examination, registration and licensure of criminologists; supervise, control and regulate the practice of criminology; and develop […]
Court to act on gov’t, Trillanes’ motions on amnesty soon: Judge
MANILA — The Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) is set to act soon on the motions for reconsideration filed by both the government and Senator Antonio Trillanes regarding his amnesty. “The people’s motion for partial reconsideration and Trillanes’ similar pleading are now considered submitted for resolution,” Judge Andres Soriano of Branch 148 of the Makati […]
Communist leader, 2 others ordered detained at Camp Bagong Diwa
MANILA — The Quezon City Regional Trial Court ordered the transfer of ranking Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) leader Vicente Ladlad and his two companions from the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) to the Metro Manila District Jail (MMDJ) in Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City. In a statement on Friday, QCPD Director, Chief […]
Day Care Center sa North Cotabato gisunog sa mga rebelde
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Nobembre 17) – — Gisunog sa membro sa komunistang New People’s Army ang Day Care Center sa barangay Mahongkog, Magpet North Cotabato, human mibalibad ang mga opisyla sa barangay nga mohatag ug ‘revolutionary tax’. Gibana-banang mokabat sa 25 ka tawo nga nagpailang membro sa 39th Infantry Battalion (IB) ang miabot sa barangay […]
Duterte-NDFP meeting a welcome development-Dureza
DAVAO CITY (November 16) —Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza yesterday said he is hopeful the possible meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) negotiators will lead to the resumption of peace talks. Dureza in an interview in ANC’s Dateline Philippines, said both parties’ recent gestures are a “welcome development” […]
Lawyer who sued Duterte at ICC eyes Senate seat
DAVAO CITY (November 16) — Lawyer Jude Sabio, who filed criminal case against President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) is running for the Senate in the 2019 midterm elections. But Sabio’s filed his certificate of candidacy through Rogelio Doydora, liaison officer of Sabio’s his law firm. Sabio claimed he could not personally file […]
Duterte meets PM Abe, talks about peace and infrastructure
SINGAPORE — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, November 15, discussed cooperation in the areas of peace and infrastructure in a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. After the closing ceremony of the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, the two leaders met at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, where President […]
PCOS machines cannot be manipulated says Comelec
DAVAO CITY (November 16) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is asking the public not to believe claims that Automated Electronic System (AES) from the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines can be manipulated to alter votes and ensure victory in the 2019 midterm elections. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez appealed the public to report to them […]
3-day Indonesian product expo set in Davao
DAVAO CITY — The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Davao City will hold the 2nd Indonesia Manufactured Product Expo (IMPE) 2018 in Abreeza Ayala Mall here from November 23 to 25. First Secretary Endah R. Yuliarti Farry, the consulate’s Information and Socio-Cultural Affairs chief, said the expo will showcase export products such […]
Duterte highlights greater security cooperation and support for drug-free ASEAN
Singapore —- President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, November 14, highlighted the improvement in the security cooperation in counter-terrorism and the support for a drug-free Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In his intervention for the 21st ASEAN-Japan Summit here, the President noted that the engagements between the regional bloc and Japan continue to broaden through […]
Ex-Army, ex-cop nabbed in Cotabato drug bust
COTABATO CITY–A former cop and a former soldier were arrested by joint operatives of the local police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-ARMM) during a buy-bust operation Wednesday afternoon. Chief Insp. Alex Lanestosa, Police Station 3 commander, said authorities collared suspects Nelson Sali, 48, a former member […]