DAVAO CITY (October 11) –— Yesterday was a tiring day for the President Rodrigo Duterte. From Camp Siongco in Awang, Maguindanao he went straight to Bali Indonesia. In the afternoon, Duterte visited the wake of the fallen agents of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency at Camp Siongco, Awang Maguindanao, where he met the bereaved families and […]
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2019 aspirants start filing their COCs today
DAVAO CITY (October 11) –— Aspirants for the 2019 mid-term elections are expected to flock the offices of the Commission on Elections today, the first day for the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for the May 13, 2019 mid-term elections. The first day of COC filing is usually highlighted with gimmicks like street dancing, parade […]
Lawmakers vote to reprimand Bertiz over misconduct at NAIA
DAVAO CITY (October 10)-— The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to reprimand ACTS-OFW Rep. Aniceto Bertiz III for his controversial behavior at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In asking the House to act on the issue involving Bertiz, Minority Leader Danilo Suarez moved, “I respectfully move that the penalty to be imposed on […]
10 suspects in PDEA ambush charged, suspects elude arrest
ILIGAN CITY (October 10) — Police authorities have filed charges against the 10 suspects behind the killing of five Philippine Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEA) agents on October 5. Chief Superintendent Graciano Mijares, regional director of Police Regional Office-ARMM told Newsline: “Na file na namin ang kaso kagabi, but the case is not considered close, we […]
Albayalde relieves 4 of 7 cops tagged in illegal drugs network
MANILA – Four of the 7 Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel allegedly tagged in the “enormous” illegal drugs network in the country have been relieved from their posts, PNP Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said Monday. Albayalde said the identities of the six officials and the other non-official policeman have been released by the Philippine […]
5 Cabinet members eye 2019 elections
DAVAO CITY (October 10) — Five Cabinet members will run for for public office come 2019 midterm elections, said President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday. Duterte in a press conference after administering the oath of Malacañang Press Corps officers at Malacañang Palace identified the upcoming candidates as: Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, his Special Assistant Christopher […]
It’s a go for Sec Bong Go, says Duterte
DAVAO CITY (October 10) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday hinted , his trusted aide Special Assistant Christopher Lawrence “Bog” is running for senator. Asked if Go is running for a senate seat, Duterte answered “I believe he is really running,” Duterte said in a press conference at the Palace Tuesday night. Duterte believes Go […]
Duterte reveals test result is negative, denies check-up in Hongkong
DAVAO CITY (October 9) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday revealed that the test conducted at the Cardinal Santos Hospital, yielded negative result. In a press conference with the members of the Malacañang Press Corps at Heroes Tuesday night, Duterte said “Dito sa Pilipinas Negative ako.” The result means, Duterte is cancer-free. When further asked […]
CJ De Castro asks PNP to investigate the killing of Judge Pintac
DAVAO CITY (October 9) –— Retiring Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to dig deeper and give justice over the death of Ozamiz City Executive Judge Edmundo Pintac on Monday afternoon. In a statement, De Castro said “I’m calling on the Philippine National Police to exert all means and […]
DoF: Gov’t to take advantage of lower rice prices in the international market
Manila (October 9)- The Rice Tariffication Bill will allow the government to take advantage of the lower prices in the international market, Finance Undersecretary Tony Lambino yesterday said. “We have really mismanaged our rice supply and rice policies. What we need now is to invest more and improve the productivity of the agriculture sector,” he […]
Huwes nga naggunit sa kaso sa mga Parojinog gipusil, Patay
DAKBAYAN SA OZAMIZ (Oktobre 9) ––Patay ang usa ka RTC judge human posila sa makadaghang higayon sa wala pa mailing mga suspetsado samtang pauli na ang biktima sa iyang pinuy-anan, alas 4:20 kagahapon sa hapon. Si Edmundo Pintac, presiding judge sa RTC Branch 15 dinhi, sya ang nagagunit sa kaso sa mga Parojinog. Sibo sa […]
6 PNP officials linked to illegal drugs network
MANILA – At least six officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP), including two dismissed, have been allegedly linked to “enormous” illegal drugs network in the country. According to a very reliable source, the police officials had reportedly served in different anti-drug groups of the PNP under previous administrations but the same personalities were “appointed […]
DOTr warns jeepney drivers not to join transport strikes
MANILA (October 8)– Despite protests by transport groups and drivers, the government will continue with its implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernization program. In fact, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has repeatedly warned that it will “not hesitate to punish” jeepney drivers who will join transportation strikes. “We will not stop at anything […]