A Manila court has ordered the arrest of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder, Jose Maria “Joma” Sison, and 37 other individuals for their alleged involvement in the so-called Inopacan Massacre in Leyte on September 2, 1985. The Armed … Continue reading COURT ORDERS ARREST OF JOMA SISON, 37 OTHERS
PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE AND DAVAO CITY MAYOR SARA DUTERTE-CARPIO PUT CLOSURE TO SPECULATIONS OVER WHERE THEY STAND IN DAVAO DEL NORTE POLITICS BY ENDORSING THE BIDS OF HUGPONG NG PAGBABAGO CANDIDATES GOVERNOR ANTHONY DEL ROSARIO ( CONGRESSMAN, FIRST DISTRICT), REP. … Continue reading Dutertes endorse Floirendo, del Rosarios
The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) lauded the creation of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) in pursuit of peace and prosperity in Mindanao Region and at the same time recognized that “the path to the realization of the … Continue reading BOL to bring lasting peace in Mindanao
President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Friday urged the Moro community to vote “yes” to the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) in the plebiscite to be held on January 21 and February 6. “Your approval of this law will not only serve … Continue reading DUTERTE; Vote ‘Yes’ to BOL ratification
Chinese President Xi Jinping penned an appreciation letter on Thursday thanking President Rodrigo Duterte for the “friendship and warm hospitality” during his historic state visit to the Philippines. Xi cited the talks he had with the Chief Executive, former president … Continue reading Xi thanks Duterte for ‘warm hospitality’ during Manila visit
SEVEN COUNTS OF GRAFT The Sandiganbayan on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against former First Lady and now Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Marcos following her conviction for seven counts of graft last week. The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division ordered … Continue reading Sandiganbayan orders arrest of Imelda Marcos
Former House Speaker Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez said he owes his election to Congress in 2016 to voters and not to the Del Rosarios and 2nd District Rep. Antonio Floirendo, Jr. Who voted me as congressman? … Continue reading ALVAREZ NOT A ‘SNAKE IN THE GRASS
ALVAREZ SAD OVER DEATH OF BILL Former House Speaker and Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez has no qualms about clashing anew with the Catholic Church and continues to back his controversial Divorce Bill that he had said … Continue reading CATHOLICS VS. ALVAREZ OVER DIVORCE BILL IN 2019 ELECTION
The Department of Justice on Friday ordered the filing of criminal charges against online news site Rappler president Maria Ressa and its accountant Noel Baladiang in connection with the PHP133-million tax evasion complaint filed by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). … Continue reading DOJ ORDERS FILING OF TAX EVASION RAPS VS. RAPPLER, RESSA
ORDERS ARREST OF MARCOS WIDOW OVER SEVEN COUNTS OF GRAFT The Sandiganbayan on Friday convicted former First Lady and now Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Marcos of seven counts of graft due to her “financial interests and participation in … Continue reading SANDIGANBAYAN SLAPS 77-YEAR SENTENCE ON IMELDA MARCOS
Mislatel, the newly formed consortium of Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy’s Udenna Corp., its subsidiary Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp., and China Telecom, has been provisionally named as the new major telecommunications player on Wednesday, November 7. The consortium garnered 456.8 points … Continue reading Group of Dennis Uy and China Telecom Named PH’s 3rd Telco
