DAVAO CITY (November 6)– The government will pursue charges against individuals and officials involved in the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine case, as Malacanang vowed “forceful action” to bring justice to the families of children “whose deaths are reportedly caused by the said vaccine.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in a statement said appropriate charges “will be lodged […]
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Duterte: Inter-Agency Task Force on Federalism to raise awareness on constitutional reform
DAVAO CITY (November 6)– The Inter-Agency Task Force on Federalism has been formed to develop strategies to raise public awareness on federalism and constitutional reform. President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the creation of the task force through Memorandum Circular No. 52, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on October 31 and released to the media on […]
Compostela Valley is second richest province in Ph
DAVAO CITY (November 5) — Compostela Valley here emerged second richest province in the country in terms of assets, says the Commission on Audit (COA) on its 2017 annual financial report. The province accounts to P18.95 billion assets in 2017, showing 406 percent increase compared to its 2016 record of P3.74 billion. Comval was never […]
Nograles is the new Cabinet Secretary
DAVAO CITY (November 5)— First District Congressman Karlo Nograles has been named the new Cabinet Secretary to replace Leoncio ‘Jun’ Evasco who resigned last October. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo during the Palace press briefing on Monday, revealed Nograles is expected to take his oath before President Rodrigo Duterte anytime today. Nograles is currently the chairperson […]
PH’s global impunity index improves anew
MANILA (November 5) – Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco expressed elation after the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) listed the Philippines anew as among countries with improved status in addressing media killings. The CPJ has recently released the 2018 Global Impunity Index with the Philippines still on the […]
Two hurt in North Cotabato grenade attack
KIDAPAWAN CITY (November 5) — Police in North Cotabato launched a manhunt operation against two attackers responsible for the grenade attack on a roadside snack bar in the North Cotabato town of Carmen Sunday, which critically wounded two persons. Supt. Bernard Tayong, speaking for police in North Cotabato, identified the victims as Mariel Referente, 17, student, […]
DepEd reiterates commitment to implement IPEd Program
DAVAO CITY (November 5)– Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has reiterated the Department’s commitment in continuing the implementation of the IPEd Program, which is anchored on the recognition of the right of IPs to basic education that is responsive to their context, respects their identities, and promotes their indigenous knowledge, competencies, and […]
DOH cautions parents on use of e-cigarettes, vapes among minors
DAVAO CITY (November 5) — The Department of Health (DOH) has cautioned parents and guardians against the use of e-cigarettes and vapes especially among minors. On its advisory, the Health department stressed, “These devices are not toys and they contain concomitant health and safety hazards which may lure teenagers to pick up the habit of smoking.” […]
5 nabbed in Davao City drug buy-bust ops
DAVAO CITY (November 4) — Some five suspected drug pushers were arrested, and a loose firearm was confiscated in four buy-bust operations in Davao City on Saturday, police said. In the buy-bust operation conducted at around 2:30 p.m. in Purok 10, Tibungco, this city, operatives of the Sasa Police Station arrested James Castro, 29, and Mar […]
26 MisOcc former rebels undergo holistic reintegration intervention program, receive E-CLIP financial assistance
Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental (November 4)– The Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) Committee of the Province of Misamis Occidental has successfully conducted the Rapid Reintegration Program for 26 Former Rebels (FRs) enrolled under ECLIP on October 15-19, 2018. In a report provided by the Department of Interior and Local Government, at least 26 rebel […]
Panelo to Sis. Patricia Fox: “Follow the law, whether here or elsewhere.”
MANILA (November 4)– Australian missionary Sister Patricia Fox left the Philippines on November 3 for her native Australia due to an expired missionary visa. She was accompanied by religious and human rights groups, including supporters from indigenous people community. “We wish Sister Fox well in her travel and we thank her for whatever good deeds […]
House Committee approves substitute bill exempting National Museum from taxes, custom duties
MANILA (November 4)—The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved a substitute bill seeking to strengthen the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) by moving forward to exempt it from the payment of taxes, fees and other charges imposed by the national government. The committee led by Nueva Ecija first district Rep. Estrellita Suansing […]
3,400 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries receives CLOA
Cagayan de Oro (November 4)– A total of 5,808.0712 hectares of agricultural land in region 10 were distributed to 3,400 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) during the distribution of the Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA). Misamis Occidental with 127.1022 hectares and with 116 CLOAs filed for 134 ARBs; Misamis Oriental with 296.6230 hectares with 267 CLOAs […]