ILIGAN CITY-- In an official travel dubbed by his critics as 'Junket', President Rodrigo Duterte brought with him an army officer from Marawi City as resource speaker for security concerns in Japan. Colonel Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army was handpicked by Duterte to join to share information and security concerns about … [Read more...] about Duterte brings Marawi Army commander to Japan to talk about security
Marawi Siege
Ombudsman investigates P100 collection for Marawi Siege movie
DAVAO CITY (June 28) --- The Office of the Ombudsman for Mindanao on Wednesday started to investigate the reported P100 collection for the viewing of Marawi Siege movie, in some state schools, colleges and universities in Zamboanga City and in the province of Basilan. Deputy Ombudsman for Mindanao Rodolfo Elman, in a message to Newsline.ph said "We already cut out the … [Read more...] about Ombudsman investigates P100 collection for Marawi Siege movie
Duterte asssumes full responsbility over Marawi siege shortcomings
DAVAO CITY (MAy 23) --- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday took full responsibility for the shortcomings of the way the Marawi siege was handled last year, saying that the government could have done better. Today marks the commemoration of the first year, after ISIS-inspired Maute terrorist group laid siege to the city which led to the death of over 1,000 … [Read more...] about Duterte asssumes full responsbility over Marawi siege shortcomings
Duterte signs EO, empowers NHA to expedite Marawi rehab
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- In an effort to fast track the rehabilitation and construction of houses for the internally displaced persons in Marawi City, President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 49 on Monday, February 6, 2018. The EO 49 is specific “Exempting the National Housing Authority from the National Economic and Development Authority … [Read more...] about Duterte signs EO, empowers NHA to expedite Marawi rehab
DSWD distributes complete hygiene kits to Marawi IDPs
Manila, Philippines --- The social services department distributed complete hygiene kits to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Marawi City. Dennis Domingo II, Social Marketing Unit information of the Department of Social Welfare and Development said they started distributing the complete sets of kits in the first week of November. Domingo explained that … [Read more...] about DSWD distributes complete hygiene kits to Marawi IDPs