DAVAO CITY (November 1) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, reminded the New People’s Army (NPA) not to occupy government and private properties forcibly. During the distribution of Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) to farmers in Northern Mindanao in Cagayan de Oro City, Wednesday, Duterte warned the armed group “Do not confiscate or seize or occupy […]
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PRRD institutionalizes PH’s anti-illegal drugs strategy
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order institutionalizing the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy (PADS) which outlines balanced efforts of the government to boost its campaign against illegal drugs. Under Executive Order No. 66 signed on Oct. 29, Duterte directed all government departments and offices, including government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) and state […]
Membro sa kulto nangita sa mga bukog ni Kumander “Toothpick”
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Nobembre 1) — Usa ka pinasahi nga selebrasyon sa adlaw sa mga patay ang ginahimo sa pipila ka mga membro sa kulto didto sa M’lang, North Cotabato, ang mga membro sa kulto nagpangita sa bukog sa usa ka gibantog nga isog ug idlas nga lider nga adunay anting-anting. Sumala sa taho, daghan […]
10 bodies recovered, 14 rescued in Mt. Province landslide
BAGUIO CITY — 10 bodies were recovered, and 14 people were so far rescued as of 4 p.m. Wednesday from a two-story building of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Natonin town, Mountain Province that was buried in a landslide at the height of Typhoon Rosita on Tuesday. Rescue and retrieval operations […]
DILG: Federalism can unlock Soccsksargen’s chest of natural wealth
DAVAO CITY (October 31) – Federalism can be the key to unlocking Soccsksargen’s untapped abundance of natural and mineral resources, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). “The people of Soccsksargen are literally sitting on gold, copper, and iron, but are still living in poverty because of inequitable distribution of wealth […]
No ‘militarization’ of BOC: Guerrero
MANILA (October 31)— Newly-installed Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero assured that there would be no militarization of the bureau. “Let us correct the impression that there would be a militarization of the BOC. There will be personnel from the AFP that would support the BOC but that does not mean the BOC would […]
“All hands on deck” for Undas 2018
DAVAO CITY (October 31)– The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urges local government units (LGUs) and its attached agencies to place “all hands on deck” to ensure a peaceful and safe conduct of the annual tradition for the departed. DILG OIC-Secretary Eduardo M. Año says that the influx of people going home […]
Blue Alert for MisOr on All Souls and Saints Day
Cagayan de Oro (October 31)– In observance of All Souls and All Saints day, the Misamis Oriental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, placed the province into Blue Alert status, effective today Oct. 31, from 5pm, until Nov. 5 at 8am, as mandated by the Civil Defense, Region 10. Provincial DRRM Director, Fernando Vincent Q. Dy, […]
Duterte swears in Lapeña, Guerrero
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – President Rodrigo Duterte has sworn in Rey Leonardo “Jagger” Guerrero as the new chief of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Isidro “Sid” Lapeña as Director-General of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). President Duterte administered the oath of office to Lapeña at Philippine Air Force Brigadier General Benito N. […]
MIPC joins PTFoMS to work on safety and security of media in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (October 31)– The Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) has accepted the invitation to join the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) as a media observer and resource person. MIPC President Editha Caduaya said that the participation of media in the task force “will be mutually beneficial” to all stakeholders working for press […]
Guban heads to WPP; vows to tell all about shabu smuggling at BOC
MANILA — Former Bureau of Customs (BOC) intelligence officer Jimmy Guban will be turned over to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday where he will be placed under the witness protection program (WPP). This came following his execution of an affidavit, vowing to tell everything he knows on the shabu smuggling operations at the BOC. […]
PTFoMS chief hails PH’s improved status in addressing media killings
MANILA – Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, on Tuesday welcomed the Philippines’ improved status on the 2018 Global Impunity Index released recently by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). “In an interesting development, we note with optimism that the Philippines, while remaining at its 2017 ranking as […]
Palace: Military presence in BOC, part of Duterte’s duty to serve & protect
DAVAO CITY (October 30) — Malacañang on Tuesday, backed anew President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s decision to place military personnel in the Bureau of Customs (BOC) amid issues of corruption and drug smuggling within the agency. Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Secretary Salvador Panelo said the Constitution allows the President as Commander-in-Chief to call […]