Day: August 26, 2024

MANILA: Around seven cops were hurt as tensions escalated in the ongoing police operations to capture fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy at the religious group’s compound in Davao City. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City on Monday, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said six of these personnel were transported to the Camp Quintin M. Merecido Hospital for medical treatment while one was treated at the area. ‘May putok na ulo na pulis natin, may basag ang nose bridge, maraming galos, maraming sugat sa paa at sa kamay. Hindi tayo ang

CEBU CITY: Vice Mayor Donaldo Hontiveros on Monday cited the role of public servants in instilling the values of Philippine heroes and ancestors who fought for the freedom now enjoyed by the Cebuano community. ‘As employees of the government, we hold a unique position to impact the lives of our people through our commitment to excellence, fairness, and compassion that can make a lasting difference,’ he said as he led the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Plaza Sugbo. Hontiveros together with Task Group Cebu commander Col. Erwin Rommel Lamzon also led a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of

CEBU CITY: Vice Mayor Donaldo Hontiveros on Monday cited the role of public servants in instilling the values of Philippine heroes and ancestors who fought for the freedom now enjoyed by the Cebuano community. ‘As employees of the government, we hold a unique position to impact the lives of our people through our commitment to excellence, fairness, and compassion that can make a lasting difference,’ he said as he led the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Plaza Sugbo. Hontiveros together with Task Group Cebu commander Col. Erwin Rommel Lamzon also led a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) stood firm on its decision to maintain the scheduled period of filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 midterm polls set from Oct. 1 to 8. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia opposed the proposal of Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. to delay the filing of COCs to December, noting that this would affect their preparations for the midterm polls and the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections, both set on May 12, 2025. “Delaying the filing of Certificates of Candidacy will have far-reaching implications. Maraming matatamaan (A lot would be affected), printing of the

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) stood firm on its decision to maintain the scheduled period of filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 midterm polls set from Oct. 1 to 8. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia opposed the proposal of Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. to delay the filing of COCs to December, noting that this would affect their preparations for the midterm polls and the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections, both set on May 12, 2025. “Delaying the filing of Certificates of Candidacy will have far-reaching implications. Maraming matatamaan (A lot would be affected), printing of the