DAVAO CITY (April 7)—The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has strongly condemned the unauthorized and inappropriate use of the Emergency Cell Broadcast System (ECBS) for political campaigning. It warns that the misuse of this life-saving technology could endanger public safety and undermine national disaster response efforts. In an official statement, the OCD confirmed it had … [Read more...] about OCD condemns use of emergency alert system for political campaigning
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Comelec explains Davao storage setup amid public concerns
DAVAO CITY --- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified on Saturday that there was no irregularity in the storage of election equipment inside a private warehouse in Dumanlas, Barangay Buhangin, following concerns raised by residents who witnessed the delivery of what appeared to be election-related materials to a residential area. Comelec confirmed that the equipment … [Read more...] about Comelec explains Davao storage setup amid public concerns
CIDG seizes four container vans of alleged smuggled goods
DAVAO CITY --- The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized three 40-footer, 45-GI high-cube container vans brought out from the Port of Manila on April 3. The vans contained allegedly misdeclared, undervalued, and misclassified goods and were considered smuggling. The operation stemmed from a complaint lodged before the Office of the Special Envoy on … [Read more...] about CIDG seizes four container vans of alleged smuggled goods
Patrolman Fontillas to undergo neuropsychiatric exam, PNP Says
DAVAO CITY ---A police officer facing multiple charges for his social media posts in connection with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte will now undergo a neuropsychiatric exam, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Tuesday. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo confirmed that Police Pat. Francis Steve … [Read more...] about Patrolman Fontillas to undergo neuropsychiatric exam, PNP Says
CIDG seizes PHP 21 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Davao del Sur
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized an estimated PHP 21 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Malalag town, Davao del Sur during a law enforcement operation on March 6, 2024. The CIDG Davao del Sur Provincial Field Unit conducted the operation, in coordination with the Malalag Municipal Police Station. Authorities launched … [Read more...] about CIDG seizes PHP 21 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Davao del Sur
