CEBU CITY – From council session to detention. This is the situation that two barangay councilors are facing after they were arrested for illegal drugs in separate police operations. In Asturias town, western Cebu, a 41-year-old barangay councilor was arrested in a buy-bust operation on Friday...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor urged the Department of Education on Tuesday, June 23, to allocate funds for the hiring of security guards in public schools following a series of violent incidents in educational institutions in the country. In a privilege speech, Councilor Luna Acosta,...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government allocated P108 million for the construction of a dedicated Bahay Pag-asa facility for girls – a safe and specialized rehabilitation center for female Children in Conflict with the Law and Children at Risk. Funding came from the city 's Philippine...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor called for stronger protection and more accessible support services for overseas Filipino workers as the City Council commemorated National Migrant Workers ' Day during its 23rd regular session on Wednesday, June 10. In a privilege speech, Councilor Rachel...
DAVAO CITY – The 21st Davao City Council passed a resolution on Wednesday, June 10, calling for a fair, transparent, and independent inquiry on the deaths of Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Proponent Councilor Antoinette Principe, chairperson...
MAGSINGAL, Ilocos Sur – A barangay councilor was shot dead in his home in Barangay Bungro here on Monday night, June 1. Police Capt. Melvin Trinidad, police chief here, said the 50-year-old victim was resting in the veranda at 10:15 p.m. when unidentified men arrived and shot him in the face. The...
DAGUPAN CITY – A barangay kagawad or councilor was shot dead in Barangay Poblacion East, Calasiao, Pangasinan on Wednesday, May 27. Investigation said the 31-year-old victim was on duty in the barangay hall when a man arrived and opened fire. But the suspect’s gun malfunctioned, giving the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A barangay kagawad was allegedly shot dead by his son-in-law inside his residence in Barangay Curuan here on Wednesday, May 20. Police identified the victim as Warlito Sanson Salvador, 57. Investigation disclosed that Salvador and a friend were having a drinking session at the...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, May 12, the ordinance establishing a comprehensive incentives framework for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, marking a major local push toward sustainable transport development in the city. The measure provides fiscal and regulatory...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor commended on Tuesday, May 12, the 26 lawmakers who voted against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying their decision shows political maturity and reflects the sentiments of many Filipinos. In a privilege speech before the City Council,...
ILOILO CITY – Police are hunting a barangay councilor here for fatally stabbing a delivery boy on Thursday evening, May 7. The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) identified the suspect as Melvin Acebuque, councilor of Barangay Santa Filomena in Arevalo District. Initial investigation led by Police...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor is pushing a proposal to expand financial support for cooperatives here by creating barangay-level cooperative committees and increasing loanable amounts under existing city programs. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, chairman of the Committee on Cooperative...
