DAVAO CITY (October 2) — President Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed Elpidio Jumalon Vega as the new government corporate counsel replacing Rudolf Philip Jurado who was sacked last May. Duterte fired Jurado for allegedly favoring a giving undue favor to gambling operator without a public bidding. Vega used to be the deputy of Jurado. Duterte […]
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Malacañang ‘happy’ over Duterte’s ‘very good’ satisfaction rating
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday welcomed the “very good” net satisfaction rating received by President Rodrigo R. Duterte in the third quarter despite the Chief Executive repeatedly saying he did not care about ratings and was only focused on doing is job. “Paulit-ulit na sinasabi ng Presidente, wala naman siyang pakialam sa survey; hindi siya […]
68 families in CDO receives cash assistance from city government
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 1) – 68 families, victims of the recent fire that killed a baker, in Brgy. Puerto, this city, receives a cash assistance from the City Government. The cash assistance was based on an early assessment on the extent of damage that the fire caused on a specific family. A single […]
Ex-Mayor in Camiguin town faces jail term over brother’s benefit
DAVAO CITY (October 1) — For granting his brother’s six months leave with pay, the Sandiganbayan sentenced former Mahinog, Camiguin Municipal Mayor Alex Rullon Jajalla to a minimum of six years in jail. The case stemmed in 2008, when Jajalla approved his brother’s leave of absence but granted him the benefits which violates the anti-graft […]
Army discovers bomb inside PUJ in Midsayap, North Cotabato
DAVAO CITY (October 1) — An improvised explosive device (IED) was discovered inside a public Utility Jeepney in Midsayap, Cotabato, early this morning. Reports said Personnel 90th Infantry Battalion recovered the IED at 7 a.m. inside a jeepney at a checkpoint in Barangay Polomogin. The bomb was inside a bag left in the jeep with […]
DOE to explore DavOr’s potential for geothermal energy
DAVAO ORIENTAL (October 1) – The Department of Energy (DOE) is pursuing studies and surveys on six (6) potential areas in the country, including Davao Oriental, for geothermal energy. During the Information, Education, and Communication Campaign for the Philippine Geothermal Resources Inventory and Assessment Project, resource persons from the DOE said the assessment is geared […]
Calida insists Trillanes has no application for amnesty
MANILA — Solicitor General Jose Calida insisted that Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has no copies of his application for amnesty and of record manifesting his admission of guilt for the crimes of rebellion he committed during the time of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. “There is no document or record evincing his admission of guilt or […]
Swedish actor-husband allegedly murders Filipina wife
DAVAO CITY (October 1) — A Filipina wife was allegedly murdered by her actor-husband inside her residence in Kista, Stockholm, Sweden at 11:30 in the evening on September 23. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) identified the Filipina as Mailyn Conde Sinambong, a mother of two, and whose family is from Cebu City. The DFA […]
Netizens lambast Congressman Anecito “John” Bertiz for conduct unbecoming
DAVAO CITY (October 1) — Netizens lambasted ACTS OFW Partylist Representative Aniceto “John” Bertiz for conduct unbecoming. This, after Bertiz reportedly harassed and snatched the identification card of an airport security checker who requested him to take off his shoes as part of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) security protocol Saturday, September 29. On […]
Comelec sets special voter’s registration in Marawi
MANILA (September 28)– The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said that the special voter registration for Marawi City has been set next month. According Comelec Resolution No. 10426 dated Sept. 27, 2018, the registration in the war-torn city will be held from October 1 to October 15, 2018. With this, the poll body reminded that […]
City Veterinarian’s Office of Davao conducts free spay and neuter services for female cats and dogs
DAVAO CITY (September 28) – The City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) has conducted free spay & neuter services for female cats and dogs at the Davao City Police Office covered court on Thursday and Friday. CVO animal disease and prevention control chief Dr. Gay Zaragoza-Pallar, said the activity aims to reduce the population of stray pets which may possibly […]
Duterte delivers promise, provides 250 new vehicles for BJMP
DAVAO CITY (September 28) — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in various areas of the country were provided 250 new transport vehicles for the transport of inmates. President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday turned over 250 keys for to Deogracias Tapayan, BJMP director at Camp General Vicente Lim, Calamba, Laguna. Duterte said he fulfilled […]
OPAPP to lead culmination of Peace Consciousness Month in Davao
DAVAO CITY (September 27) – A peace concert, the unveiling of a peace quilt, and a motorcade are just some of the activities lined for the celebration to culminate the month-long observance of the National Peace Consciousness Month in this city here today. The Office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), the government […]