Moving towards federalizing PH

07/13/2016

Even before he became president, then Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte was crisscrossing the country to promote federalism as an alternative to solving the Bangsamoro people’s plight rather than the Bangsamoro Basic Law lobbied by his predecessor,…

Philippines – 1; China – 0

Jobers R. Bersales 07/13/2016

Not that it was unexpected but the victory was still nonetheless most welcome for our country and all others that really could do nothing more than watch as the People’s Republic China was systematically occupying and expanding…

CAUGHT!

Carmel Loise Matus 07/10/2016

Bogo cop nabbed in an anti-drug raid, the first to fall since President Duterte took office Anti-drug policemen and civilian agents were hoping to catch as many shabu users as possible when they raided a suspected drug…

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…

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 ready to launch FOI law; vows to stop media killings

07/04/2016

DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte is set to issue an executive order (EO) that would implement the proposed Freedom of Information (FOI) law. A Palace official on Sunday said that the new administration will issue an…

Eco advocacy

Editorial 07/03/2016

The appointment of environmental advocate and philanthropist Gina Lopez as Environment secretary by President Rodrigo Duterte may be welcomed by ecology advocates that have long clamored for stronger action against unmitigated mining and deforestation activities. But as…

VP Robredo no longer expects Cabinet post

07/03/2016

Leni rides bus to Naga for inauguration party VICE President Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo is no longer expecting any Cabinet position under the Duterte administration. “Hindi na siguro. Ako naman, nakakasa na na hindi ako bibigyan. Handa…

Duterte: I’ll top drug lords’ bounty offer

06/26/2016

Reports surface crime lords raising P1-B bounty for the heads of Duterte, Dela Rosa Davao City — President-elect Rodrigo Duterte did not mince words when he talked about the plan to assassinate him. Duterte said he could…

Duterte agrees to bare medical records

04/15/2016

MANILA — Presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the challenge of his rival, Vice President Jejomar Binay, to bare his medical records and prove he is physically fit to run the country. Duterte, however,…

Duterte vows to end drug menace, criminality in six months

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/07/2016

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte promised Cebuano supporters that he will eliminate the drug menace and criminality within three to six months if elected President. In a “town hall discussion” at the Plaza Independencia late afternoon today,…

In touch with the masa

Ricky Poca 12/22/2015

About a month ago, I was invited to become a member of the Cebu City Police Advisory Council (PAC). Little did I know that I was joining an important organization composed of police officials in the city…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.