Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 8, the eighth high-value target (HVT) drug personality in Region 11 in a buy-bust in Davao City. The operation resulted in the confiscation of some P30,000 worth of marijuana in a buy-bust operation in Agdao...
Two modular hospitals intended for moderate to severe cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Davao City were recently built within the government-run Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC). (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) The additional facilities were turned over to the hospital located in...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said that the so-called "Davao mafia" has been involved in government corruption long before the issue of mishandled coronavirus disease (COVID-19) funds came to light. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (Czar Dancel / MANILA BULLETIN) Trillanes made the...
Vice President Leni Robredo said she was "shocked" to hear straight from President Duterte that his bases for appointing people in high posts in government were favors and friendship. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) "Na-shock nga ako na (I was shocked that) the President himself admitted na...
The Philippines is bent on completing its six smart city projects as part of its commitment to the 4th ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) annual virtual meeting last August 30, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Wednesday, Sept. 1. DILG Undersecretary for Local...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is unfazed by the criticisms being hurled at him for exposing alleged corruption in government, saying that he has gladly taken such role for the country's betterment. (Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV/Facebook) In a 73-second video uploaded on his official...
Doesn't the Philippines want investors over? President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) This was President Duterte's incredulous reaction to attacks against his former economic adviser Michael Yang, who is being linked to the issue of overpriced medical supplies in the middle of the coronavirus...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima said she is certain that former undersecretary Christopher Lao was one of the go-to-operators and hatchmen of the Davao mafia led by President Duterte and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go. Judging by the developments in the Senate blue ribbon committee’s hearing...
The majority of the members of the Davao Marsman Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative (DAMARB MPC) intend to continue with its contract of lease with export banana plantation company, Marsman Estate Plantation Inc. (MEPI). Photo from Manila Bulletin In a statement, DAMARB MPC...
If they don’t win the national elections next year, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday, August 19, swore that President Duterte and his “Davao group” will go “straight to prison.” Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (Czar Dancel / MANILA BULLETIN) In a Facebook post, the...
Students of the University of Mindanao-Digos College (UMDC) in Davao del Sur have developed an Automotive Multifunction Tester and Supply (AMTS) prototype that seeks to aid vehicle electricians and technicians in performing repairs and maintenance services. (DOST Region XI Facebook page) The...
The country is blessed to have President Duterte as its leader due to his hard work, according to religious leader Apollo Quiboloy. Pastor Apollo Quiboloy prays over President Rodrigo Duterte during the latter's visit to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ's headquarters in Davao on August 17, 2021....
