Mangudadatu scion in rape to post bail
TWO months after the Regional Trial Court (RTC) granted his petition for bail, a Mangudadatu scion accused in raping a nursing student has yet to post the P100,000 bail fixed by the court.
In a phone interview Friday, lawyer Heracleo Malaki III, counsel for Datu Naga Mitra Mangudadatu,...
Korean, 2 Pinoys arrested
A KOREAN national and two Filipino companions were arrested in an entrapment operation for alleged illegal recruitment of five people for a promised job in Seoul, South Korea.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Davao Region arrested the Korean national and two others (named...
Guv wants judge to inhibit from Tulawie case
THE counsel for Sulu Governor Abdulsakur Tan asked a judge in Davao City to inhibit from handling the criminal cases he filed against Temogen Tulawie.
Court records showed that private prosecutor Wendell Sotto filed a motion asking Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 11 presiding Judge...
Mixed reactions on Corona's return to impeachment court
DABAWENYOS differ in their reactions on the return of Chief Justice Renato Corona to the impeachment court on Friday.
Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio said she doesn't like Corona's comments against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, saying the Chief Justice's comments are "...
New Archbishop of Davao vows to be good shepherd
NEWLY installed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Davao Most Rev. Romulo Geolina Valles vowed Tuesday to be a good shepherd to his flock.
In his 30-minute homily during Tuesday’s rite of Liturgical Reception Eucharistic celebration and Canonical Possession at San Pedro Cathedral Parish,...
Same old problems to meet studes in school opening
PROGRESSIVE youth organizations criticized on Tuesday the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Aquino administration for what they called "ill-preparedness" for the coming school year and the implementation of K plus 12.
Court: Release seized equipment to 72 Taiwanese
THE Regional Trial Court (RTC) ordered Tuesday the release of equipment seized from the 72 Taiwanese in a series of raids last months.
"Considering the dismissal of the complaints which is invariably related to the search warrants issued by this Court the issue of the validity of the...
'Brigada Eskwela' not a must for enrolment
THE Department of Education (DepEd) denied on Friday reports that students will not be allowed to enroll if their parents will not participate in the annual "Brigada Eskwela" slated on May 21-26.
"We want to emphasize na Brigada is not a requirement for enrollment," said Dr. Eunice...
Court clears accused in cop slay
THE Regional Trial Court (RTC) dismissed the murder case filed against a rebel returnee accused of killing a top ranking police official in Davao City 22 years ago.
In a two-page order, RTC Branch 14 Judge George Omelio cleared Godofredo Dandoy, alias Jade, of the charges for lack of...
Fraud complaint vs 72 Taiwanese junked
DAVAO CITY -- The City Prosecutor’s Office (CPO) has dismissed the international financial fraud complaint filed against 72 Taiwanese who were arrested in three separate raids here for lack of evidence.
The complaint was filed by the Davao City Police Office and Taiwan police.
Dabawenya OFW arrives in coffin
DAVAO CITY -- The body of a 23-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who allegedly committed suicide at the building where her employer’s unit is located arrived at the Davao International Airport from Singapore on Wednesday.
The victim, identified as Apple Dayot Gamale, of Lupon town...
No special treatment of Tunisian: NBI
AN OFFICIAL of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Davao Region denied giving special treatment to a Tunisian-Lebanese detainee.
Lawyer Max Salvador, NBI regional director, said Ziad Tajourie was sick after the Holy Week so he was transferred to another room for "humanitarian...
Investigation bureau warns fixers
THE head of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Davao Region issued a stern warning against "fixers" to stop their illegal activities or face charges.
"Pag may nahuli ako talagang kakasohan ko. Talagang sa huhulihin namin sila. No’ng bago pa ako rito may pinahuli na ako (I will...
82% of 423 foreigners with study permits are Koreans
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) Davao Region said Koreans comprise the biggest number of aliens applying for study permits here.
Florentino G. Diputado, BI Davao alien control officer, said 347 Koreans applied for new and renewed special study permit (SSP) in 2012.
Prosecution office yet to resolve case vs 72 Taiwanese
THE City Prosecution Office (CPO) is yet to resolve the criminal case filed against the 72 Taiwanese arrested for alleged international financial fraud.
In a text message to Sun.Star Davao, chief prosecutor Raul Bendigo said the case is still under preliminary investigation and yet to be...
Tulawie appeals court’s suspension of hearings
AFTER a local court suspended any proceedings for the cases filed against Temogen Tulawie, his counsels filed a motion for reconsideration before the Regional Trial Court (RTC).
In an interview during the Human Rights Defenders Forum Friday, lawyer Raissa Jajurie said they filed the...
Reactivation of media help desk sought
LAWYERS appealed Thursday for the reactivation of a help desk that provides free legal assistance to media practitioners who are facing libel charges and those who are threatened with the same suit.
In Thursday’s media forum that tackled about decriminalizing libel, lawyers Carlos Isagani...
Hearing on motion to quash warrants set today
THE motion to quash search warrants filed by the legal counsel of the 72 Taiwanese is set to be heard before Regional Trial Court (RTC) today, Friday.
Lawyer Israelito Torreon said Thursday the RTC set the hearing of the motion that seeks to nullify the search warrants and to suppress...
Trafficked persons get financial help
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Davao Region has been extending financial assistance to victims of human trafficking since January 2012.
Records from the DSWD showed that the regional office already extended P10,000 "Balik Probinsya" allowance to five trafficking...
Court penalizes 9 for garbage violation
ONLY nine out of the 480 violators of the “No Segregation, No Collection” policy were penalized by a court in Davao City, contrary to the City Environment and Natural Resources Office’s (Cenro) claim.
Cenro chief Lawyer Joseph Felizarta earlier said they have filed cases against 480...
Witnesses in radioman's killing cross-examined
THE petition for bail of a policeman accused in the killing of a Davao Oriental broadcaster in 2010 was heard anew before a local court Wednesday.
In an interview after the hearing, Prosecutor Marte Velasco said the counsels of both parties agreed to re-direct and re-cross examine the...
Trial of cases vs Tulawie suspended
THE Regional Trial Court (RTC) suspended proceedings of the cases filed against Temogen Tulawie because of a pending petition filed before the Supreme Court (SC).
In her order dated May 4, RTC Branch 11 Judge Virginia Europa deferred any further proceedings in the multiple frustrated...
Ban on plastic bags to affect businesses
DAVAO CITY – Some traders of non-biodegradable plastic bags and polystyrene foam expressed fears that banning of these products will affect their businesses.
Starting June 28, 2012, the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and polystyrene foam as food and beverage containers...
Immigration bureau still can't deport 72 Taiwanese
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Davao City said they are waiting for the resolution of the criminal complaint filed against 72 Taiwanese nationals, who were nabbed for international financial fraud, to act on their deportation.
A BI source, who refused to be named, said they still...
Man, with 3 kilos of 'marijuana,' nabbed
THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested a man from Davao Oriental for possessing three kilos of marijuana.
Ronald Lorete Javelona, alias Jong-jong, 33, married, and a resident of Barangay Tumoaong in Taraagona, Davao Oriental, was arrested on May 7.
