The cracks in the once-celebrated Marcos-Duterte alliance have become glaring, exposing the vulnerabilities of a political partnership formed on convenience rather than enduring unity. What was initially hailed as the “Unity Ticket” bridging North and South has unraveled into a bitter power struggle, with far-reaching repercussions beyond the political arena. This escalating … [Read more...] about Opinion: Marcos-Duterte rift and its toll on the Filipino people
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CIDG confiscates Php28.9M worth of smuggles cigarettes in Zamboanga
DAVAO CITY — The personnel of Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized smuggled cigarettes worth Php28,993,800.00 during a coordinated operation in Barangay Patalon, Zamboanga City. The operation, codenamed Oplan Mega Shopper, was conducted from late evening on November 27, 2024, to the afternoon of November 28, 2024. The CIDG Zamboanga City Field Unit … [Read more...] about CIDG confiscates Php28.9M worth of smuggles cigarettes in Zamboanga
Undersecretary Lopez released from House detention
DAVAO CITY – Undersecretary Zulieka Lopez, the chief of staff of Vice President Sara Duterte, was released from house detention on Saturday. The release order was signed by Manila Representative Joel Chua, chairperson of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability. Lopez had been confined at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center since November 23, … [Read more...] about Undersecretary Lopez released from House detention
PNP Doctor files charges against VP Sara Duterte for direct assault, disobedience, and grave coercion
DAVAO CITY — Police Lieutenant Colonel (Dr.) Van Jason Conag Villamor, a police officer and practicing physician, has filed charges against Vice President Sara Duterte and her companions. The complaint was lodged before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office Wednesday Morning, November 27, citing violations of Direct Assault, Disobedience, and Grave Coercion. Lt. Col. … [Read more...] about PNP Doctor files charges against VP Sara Duterte for direct assault, disobedience, and grave coercion
Supreme Court declares Sulu’s exit from BARMM final and executory
DAVAO CITY — The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld its September 2024 decision declaring the exclusion of Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), rendering the ruling final and executory. In a statement released Tuesday, the SC confirmed its denial of motions for partial reconsideration filed by the BARMM government, the Office of the Solicitor … [Read more...] about Supreme Court declares Sulu’s exit from BARMM final and executory
