DAVAO CITY — Another victim of the gory Dagamo massacre on March 4 died on Sunday. On the Facebook page of Governor Roel Ragay Degamo page, it identified the 10th fatality as Fredilino Cafe, Jr., also known as “Putok,” from the Provincial Engineering Office, a resident of Umanod, Santa Catalina. The post stated that Cafe […]
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Bangsamoro government opens hospital in Sulu
DAVAO CITY —The Bangsamoro government inaugurated on April 29, the Maimbung District Hospital in Sulu which is aimed at serving the residents from the far-flung villages. The newsly opened district hospital is funded under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) of the central office. Health Minister Dr. Rizaldy Piang led the inauguration ceremony with the […]
PNP Chief vows transparency and accountability with the media
DAVAO CITY — Newly installed Philippine National Police Chief, Police General Benjamin C. Acorda, Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and accountability during a meet and greet event with the PNP Press Corps on May 2, 2023, held at Maringal Hall, Forensic Building, Camp Crame, Quezon City. Acorda invited members of the PNP press corps […]
Ombudsman suspends MIAA manager, Co is OIC chief
DAVAO CITY — After receiving the preventive suspension order from the Office of the Ombudsman, Manila International Airport Authority’s general manager Cesar Chiong stepped down to serve his suspension and senior assistant general manager, Bryan Co, was immediately name officer-in-charge (OIC). Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the MIAA board in a meeting approved the appointment […]
Kids vaccine rollout kicks off in Cotabato province
DAVAO CITY — The provincial government of Cotabato kicked off today its kids vaccination program in response fo the Department of Health’s program dubbed as “Chikiting Ligtas Healthy Pilipinas”. Parents brought their babies to the different barangay health centers to get a jab against polio, rubella and measles. The government is making sure that kids […]
Court acquits LTO director accused of mulcting money
DAVAO CITY — The Regional Trial Court Branch 3 in Butuan City acquitted Land Transportation Office (LTO) Caraga region OIC Regional Director Joel R. Consulta and personal aide staff Boby Cozy Ilanga against accusations of mulcting money from a driving school for lack of evidence to pin down the accused. In a decision17-page decision handed […]
Marcos Jr. arrives in Washington for 5-day state visit
DAVAO CITY –— Philippine President Ferdinand R. marcos Jr. has arrived in Washing D.C. for a five-day state visit. Marcos together with his delegation are expected to meet President Joe Biden and the business sector of the US. On his Instagram post, the Presidente stated “Today, we just arrived in Washington D.C. for he five-day […]
For failure to pay taxes, city auctions over P88-M store stocks
DAVAO CITY — In an effort to generate income from the goods and appliances seized from a commecial store which failed to pay taxes, the city government of Ozamiz auctioned several items owned by a commercial which amounts to over P88-million. In a report by the Philippine News Agency (PNA), it said Rutheza Grace Ouano, […]
Coast Guard personnel charged with sexual abuse
DAVAO CITY –— The National Bureau of Investigation XI (NBI XI) filed sexual abuse charges against a personnel of Philippine Coast Guard before the City Prosecution Office this afternoon, April 24. NBI XI Regional Director Arcelito Albao identified the accused as Khalid Abdullah, 25 years old, who is stationed at the Eastern Mindanao Naval District […]
Court martial proceedings vs Durante, 6 others start
DAVAO CITY — The court martial proceedings against former Presidential Security Group commander Brig. General Jesus Durante III , his deputy Colonel Michael Licayayo and five others started on Tuesday. A highly placed Newsline source said, the proceedings started with a challenge as Durante questioned the composition of the members of the court matrial, but […]
MAFAR-BARMM gets P72.8 million for cacao, coffee enterprise development
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on April 14, 2023, allocated a total of P72.8 million to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)) for the 2023–2026 implementation of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) […]
Arrested ex-drug convict yields P408K worth of shabu
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Police authorities arrested Jovel Veroy on Tuesday April 11, in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Bulua here, Veroy a newly released convict for drug peddling. City director PCol. Aaron Mandia said that Veroy was imprisoned in the city jail in Barangay Lumbia for violation of R.A. 9165 or the Comprehensive […]
PESO-DavOr turns over cash assistance to 600 studes
DAVAO CITY — The provincial government of Davao Oriental, through the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO), on Tuesday turned over a total of P3 million in educational assistance to 600 college students. The turn over ceremony was held at the provincial capitol covered court with each student receiving P6,000. the recipients are residents of […]