China: ‘Beautiful gov’ jailed over affairs with 58 subordinates

The Strait Times/Asia News Network 09/23/2024

A female official from southwest China – nicknamed “the beautiful governor” for her looks – was sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined one million yuan ($142,000) over misconduct. Zhong Yang, 52, was accused of having…

Dr. Burden to run against Gwen in 2025 gubernatorial elections

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dr. Rowena Burden announced on Thursday, September 28, her intention to run for Cebu governor in the 2025 polls. Dr. Burden said on Thursday during a press conference that a group of businessmen…

Bohol-Cebu bridge: Firm offers to fund, build project, says Aumentado

Doris C. Bongcac 07/12/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A private firm has made an offer to Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado to fund the construction of a proposed bridge that could connect their province to Cebu. Representatives of DTE Construction and…

Sagarbarria, Reyes, sworn in as Negros Oriental governor, vice governor

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Negros Oriental has a new governor and vice governor in former Vice Governor Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria and former First District Board Member Jaime “Jake” Reyes. Sagarbarria and Reyes formally took their oath of…

Remulla: Suspect in Degamo murder also involved in gov’s 2 failed slay attempts

Tetch Torres-Tupas - Reporter / @T2TupasINQ 03/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — One of the suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo was also part of two failed assassination attempts against the official, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Monday. The authorities, already…

Maps, sketch plan found during search inside conspirators’ residence in Degamo slay — Abalos

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 03/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday said the issued search warrant for the residences of two identified conspirators on the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo over the weekend yielded maps, sketch plans,…

PNP to 5 of Degamo’s police escorts: Explain absence the day gov was killed

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 03/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The five policemen who are part of the security detail of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo must explain their absence on the day he was killed, Philippine National Police chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said…

Death toll in Negros Oriental shooting rises to 9; 14 others hurt

Alex Pal @Inquirer.net 03/04/2023

DUMAGUETE CITY — The number of persons who died in a shooting spree at the house of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo on Saturday, March 4, has reached nine. Aside from Degamo, eight other individuals also passed…

Senators appeal to authorities to catch killers of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo

Futch Anthony Inso 03/04/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Two more senators appeal to authorities to bring the assailants of Negros Governor Roel Degamo to the court of law and ensure that justice is served. Senators Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian and Christopher Lawrence…

Lawmakers condemn Negros Oriental gov’s assassination

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers have condemned the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo on Saturday morning, urging authorities to track down and bring the assailants to justice. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed his condolences to…

Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo killed in shooting attack; wife cries for justice

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 03/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Janice Vallega Degamo, wife of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, cries for justice after the governor was killed by unidentified assailants in Barangay San Isidro, Pamplona town on Saturday morning, March 4. Janice,…

Abalos orders hunt for Governor Degamo’s killers

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has directed the Philippine National Police to go after and identify the killers of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. “Nagbigay na ako ng direktiba…

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