Duterte admin welcomes probe on spate of killings

07/10/2016

Amid the rising body count in the administration’s war on crime, Malacañang on Saturday said it was open to any investigation on drug-related killings, as being called upon by human rights advocates and lawmakers. “As far as…

King family denies alleged drug links

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/09/2016

The family of slain Cebuano businessman Richard King cried foul over insinuations that he was involved in the illegal drugs trade. Lawyer Deolito Alvarez, legal counsel of the King family, said they were extremely disappointed with the…

Brothers with drug links yield to police

Norman V. Mendoza 07/09/2016

Three brothers listed as top level drug pushers in Lapu-Lapu City surrendered to the Marigondon police yesterday afternoon. Fifty-nine-year-old Rolando “Landie” Oyao, 57-year-old Paquito “Kipot” Oyao and 52-year-old Donie “Danny” Oyao, were accompanied by their brother, former…

Where do ‘surrenderees’ go?

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/09/2016

Health official worried about lack of treatment centers for drug peddlers, users who turned themselves in For four years, Kathy (not her real name) considered taking prohibited drugs as a hobby. “My friends were also at it,…

WHO IS DIGONG’S PETER LIM?

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/08/2016

Who is the Peter Lim referred to by President Rodrigo Duterte as one of the three big-time drug lords in the country? A Cebuano businessman bearing the same name is anxious over insinuations that he is that…

Strong media support

Editorial 07/08/2016

By this time or next week President Rodrigo Duterte may have made good on his promise to expand press freedom by signing an executive order granting freedom of information not only to media but to the public…

Four more drug peddlers shot dead

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Norman V. Mendoza, Rene F. Alima 07/07/2016

THE body count of slain criminals continued to rise yesterday, with at least four more suspected drug dealers killed by law enforcers in Cebu City and two others in Bohol since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office on…

No apologies for war against illegal drugs

Editorial 07/07/2016

When President Rodrigo Duterte announced during a thanksgiving concert held in Davao City that he was naming top PNP officials who were protectors of the illegal drug trade in the country, he also called on them to…

The dirty war against illegal drugs

Stephen D. Capillas 07/07/2016

In terms of sheer dramatic impact, President Rodrigo Duterte’s disclosure of five PNP officials who are allegedly protectors of drug lords in last Tuesday’s gathering at the Philippine Air Force reminded me of an August 1992 incident…

Mayor Loot to show papers, refute allegations before dela Rosa

Antonette Garciano 07/07/2016

DAANBANTAYAN Mayor Vicente Loot said he will meet with PNP Chief Director General Roland dela Rosa later Thursday afternoon to present documents explaining his wealth and to defend himself from allegations that he is a protector of…

Duterte asks Muslims to unite with countrymen

07/07/2016

President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday called on Filipino Muslims to “unite with other Filipinos” in attaining “lasting peace” as he greeted them on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic feast ending the holy month of Ramadan. In…

LOOT IS A MILLIONAIRE

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Jhunnex Napallacan 07/06/2016

At least 10 motor vehicles, a sports car, two jet skis, a speedboat, 12 house and lot units, four agricultural lots, beach front properties, a lending company, cockpit arena, pieces of jewelry, and cash — all amounting…

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