MANILA – The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on Wednesday cited Office of the Vice President (OVP) Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez for contempt on Wednesday over her "undue interference" in the panel's proceedings investigating the OVP's use of confidential funds. ACT Teachers party-list Representative France Castro, who moved to cite Lopez for … [Read more...] about House panel cites OVP exec for contempt over ‘undue interference’
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Davao City adds more rescue vehicles, emergency response equipment
DAVAO CITY --- The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has strengthened its capacity to address unexpected flooding, particularly during the rainy season. Retired Police Colonel Alfredo Baloran, head of the CDRRMO, shared during the I-Speak session on Thursday that their responders have been on alert since the onset of La Niña, as localized … [Read more...] about Davao City adds more rescue vehicles, emergency response equipment
Duterte dares ICC to investigate him immediately
DAVAO CITY --- Former President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday openly challenged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to expedite its investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that occurred during his presidency. Speaking as a resource person during the Quad Committee hearings at the House of Representatives, Duterte bluntly remarked, "I am asking the ICC … [Read more...] about Duterte dares ICC to investigate him immediately
DOJ to continue probe on VP Sara’s ‘shocking rant’
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday said it will continue its investigation on the possible liability on the part of Vice President Sara Duterte arising from her threat against the remains of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. In a media interview, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stood by his earlier statements that he finds Duterte’s … [Read more...] about DOJ to continue probe on VP Sara’s ‘shocking rant’
Authorities seize 25 MT of smuggled fresh onions
DAVAO CITY --- The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have jointly seized a 40-foot container filled with fresh yellow onions, valued at approximately P3.5 million. The shipment, imported from China by JRA and Pearl Enterprise, Inc., arrived at the Port of Manila aboard the vessel Green Pacific in July, during a period when Agriculture Secretary … [Read more...] about Authorities seize 25 MT of smuggled fresh onions
