Year: 2024

Manila: Former president Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday skipped the House quad committee’s (quadcom) hearing on the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) tied to his anti-drug campaign, citing health reasons. Duterte’s lawyer, Martin Delgra III, informed the mega-panel in a letter that the former president could not attend the hearing because he was not feeling well. ‘Unfortunately, despite his keen intention to attend, my client respectfully manifests that he cannot attend the public hearing set on 22 October 2024. Aside from the short notice given him, my client just arrived in Davao from Metro Manila last 17 October 2024. Considering his advanced

Manila: The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Tuesday assured preparations for the possible effects of Tropical Storm Kristine. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas briefing, NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen said regional offices are activated to immediately provide aid to farmers who will be affected. ‘Of course, ang ating utos ngayon sa regional directors na i-advise iyong mga farmers natin na (we instructed our regional directors to advise farmers to) harvest early,’ he said. ‘Iyong mga malalaking dams natin kapag mapupuno na… mag-pre-release sila para kapag may malakas man na ulan, makatulong pa rin (Our big dams, when they are nearly

BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Caraga has mobilized relief resources as Tropical Storm Kristine threatens the region. In a statement, DSWD-13 reported it has prepositioned over PHP75.6 million worth of food and non-food items and PHP3 million in standby funds. The agency said it has 7,918 family food packs (FFPs) stored in regional warehouses and an additional 105,204 FFPs prepositioned in various local government unit (LGU) facilities. There are also 31,168 non-food items ready for distribution as needed. “The agency is fully prepared to respond to emergencies,” DSWD-13 said, adding it is coordinating

DAVAO CITY – The city government has called on Dabawenyos to strictly adhere to security protocols and traffic guidelines for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 1 and 2. Residents are reminded to follow traffic rules, use designated parking areas, and avoid prohibited routes based on the management plan issued by the City Transport and Traffic Management Office. In a statement Tuesday, the city government outlined restrictions for cemetery visitors on Nov. 1 and 2, including a ban on pointed objects, karaoke machines, loud music, jackets, bags, gambling, and alcoholic beverages. Firearms and drones

Manila: United States President Joe Biden honored Filipino and Filipino-American frontliners, professionals and community leaders in celebration of the Filipino American History Month (FAHM) in October. In a message dated Oct. 21, Biden recognized the ‘proud history and heritage’ of the Filipino-American community in the US. ‘[S]ince our founding, Filipinos and Filipino Americans have enriched the very essence of who we are as a people. They are the community leaders, who advocate and stand up for all of us,’ he said. ‘They are the first responders and Service members, who put themselves at risk to keep the rest of us