Intimidation tactics

01/22/2017

President Rodrigo Duterte is at it again, threatening to impose martial law if only to, according to his words, save the country from the illegal drug menace that he claimed had ravaged the Filipino youth and endangered…

No threats: ‘Duterte sought governors’ help in drugs war’

Izobelle T. Pulgo 01/19/2017

MANILA — Zamboanga del Sur Gov. Antonio Cerilles described President Duterte’s speech during the meeting with the governors, on Thursday, as more of an appeal than a threat about the ongoing war on drugs. “At least may…

Shouldering the burden

Editorial 01/18/2017

After much deliberation, President Rodrigo Duterte signed the P1,000 increase for Social Security System (SSS) pensioners last Tuesday, but it came with a corresponding 1.5-percent contribution hike from the active members who may or may not reap…

Female CIDG chief: Don’t mess with me

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/17/2017

Davao cop pushes war against drugs, wants to arrest Ecleo The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Central Visayas (CIDG-7) has its first female director who assumed her post last Jan. 4. President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Supt.…

Drug menace not ground for martial law

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/16/2017

“HE can’t do that.” Veteran Cebuano lawyer Democrito Barcenas cautioned President Rodrigo Duterte against declaring martial law if the drug problem in the country worsens. Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, he said the President can only declare…

Philippine Sports Institute launched

Calvin D. Cordova 01/16/2017

In the hopes of forming a “healthy and stronger Philippine Team,” the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) launched the Philippine Sports Institute (PSI) Monday afternoon at the PSC Multi-Purpose Arena in Pasig City. The event was graced by…

Duterte admin has bred ‘culture of hate, violence’

Robert Dejon, Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/14/2017

Vice President Leni Robredo expressed alarm over recent reported killings in the country amid the administration’s bloody war on illegal drugs. Robredo said the administration’s war on illegal drugs has bred a culture of hate and violence,…

President Duterte’s warning to mayors

Editorial 01/11/2017

An invitation extended by Malacañang to Cebu’s mayors wasn’t exactly just for alliance building, though that was also important seeing that President Rodrigo Duterte had been harping of late about the ouster plot supposedly hatched against him…

HOW SAFE IS KERWIN?

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Robert Dejon 01/07/2017

“Ambot uy. Naglibog pud mi (I don’t know. We also do not understand what is going on),” said Kerwin’s aunt Emma Espinosa in a phone interview yesterday. She said the Espinosa family would want to live a…

Rama meets Bato, tells him he can’t be a drug protector

Inna Mejia, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/22/2016

After several failed attempts to meet with President Rodrigo Duterte to clear his name, former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama has decided to first meet with Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.…

Frasco appointed Cebu Port Authority commissioner, to resign as Liloan Vice Mayor

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/15/2016

Liloan Vice Mayor Duke Frasco was sworn in as one of the new commissioners of the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) on Wednesday. Frasco was nominated by President Rodrigo Duterte to be part of the CPA which governs…

Rama to turn to SC in bid to clear name of alleged drug protector tag

Inna Mejia, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/13/2016

IF ALL else fails, former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama will bring his crusade of clearing his name as an alleged drug lord protector to the Supreme Court (SC). Speaking before yesterday’s 888 News Forum at the…

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