MOA eyed for P5.4-M school building
Monday, April 29, 2013 - 11:38 p.m.THE City Council of Davao is set to approve on first reading the memorandum of agreement (MOA) to be entered into between the City Government and some private sectors for the construction of a six-classroom building project in Catalunan Grande Elementary School.
The memorandum will be entered into by the City Government of Davao, Davao Light and Power Company Inc., Aboitiz Foundation and the Department of Education (DepEd).
Lesbian facing parricide raps to be arraigned
Monday, April 29, 2013 - 11:38 p.m.A LESBIAN earlier accused of killing her grandparents and a cousin is set to appear anew to answer the charges filed against her before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) next month.
The accused, Marivic Sisiban Liloc, 22, of Panacan, was charged with two counts of parricide case for killing her grandparents Fedil Liloc, 75; and Teodora Liloc, 74; murder case for the death of her cousin Christian Mark Campano, 2; and other two counts of frustrated murder for stabbing her 11-year-old, and one-month-old cousins.
4 ‘Baktin’ men to appear in pre-trial conference
Monday, April 29, 2013 - 11:37 p.m.FOUR self-confessed members of the "Baktin" carnap syndicate are set to appear anew before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) next week for another pre-trial conference.
Gerry Paulino, 30, of Buhangin; Eddie Lopez, 19, of Marilog District; Diego Macatimbang, 19, of Davao Oriental; and Hermie Tahom, 36, of Surigao del Sur, were ordered to appear again before the court on May 10, 2013, around 8:30 a.m. for their pre-trial.
Illegal settlers made to dismantle their structures
Monday, April 29, 2013 - 11:37 p.m.THE local authorities dismantled around 10 house structures on Pioneer Street in Barangay Buhangin in Davao City on Monday.
The lot belongs to James Gaisano who filed a complaint before the Buhangin Police Station against individuals who constructed houses without his permission.
Rebels block ComVal guv’s convoy, abducts cop
Monday, April 29, 2013 - 10:28 p.m.DAVAO CITY -- Members of the New People's Army (NPA) abducted a police officer who was part of the convoy of Governor Arturo Uy in Purok 6, Barangay Malamudao, Maco, Compostella Valley, on Sunday.
Senior Superintendent Camilo Cascolan, Compostela Valley Provincial Police Office (CVPPO) director, identified the abducted police as Senior Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Allan Pansoy, a resident of Pantukan and assigned at Maco Municipal Police Station.
Davao PWDs to get wheelchairs, canes
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 08:47 p.m.SOME 50 to 75 indigent persons with disabilities (PWDs) from Davao Region will receive wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and crutches from Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) today (Monday).
Iggy Catrillo, Institutional Promotions Officer of AdDU, said the pre-screening was done by the Association of PWDs and Stroke Society of Davao, City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO), and Knights of Columbus.
Prosecution to present CCTV footage vs JI man's wife
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 08:47 p.m.THE prosecution handling the illegal possession of explosives case against the wife of a Malaysian believed to be a member of Jamaal Islamiyah is set to present the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of Sampaguita Inn.
The CCTV footage will be presented before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 14, where the violation of the Republic Act 9516, or The Illegal Possession of Firearms, Ammunition or Explosives, was raffled off on May 23 and 24.
Comelec to voters: Prepare list of bets
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 08:46 p.m.COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec)-Davao Director lawyer Wilfredo Jay Balisado urged voters to identify their candidates ahead before going to polling centers to hasten the voting process during the May elections.
He said if the voters will have this initiative, each voter may only take at least five minutes to cast a vote.
77-year-old woman hit by stray bullet, killed
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 08:46 p.m.A 77-YEAR-OLD woman was killed by a stray bullet while a 16-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting incident around 3 a.m. Sunday at Bldg. 2, Variety Section, Agdao Public Market, Lapu-Lapu St., Davao City.
Killed was one Hilaria Baligwal Adlawan, a 77-year-old flower vendor, widowed and a resident of Blk 2., Soliman, Agdao, Davao City, while injured in the incident was alias Mar, a 16-year-old out-of-school-youth and a resident of San Antonio, Barangay Leon Garcia.
1 killed, 2 hurt in stabbing incidents
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 08:45 p.m.ONE was killed while two others were injured in three separate stabbing incidents in Davao City just recently.
The first incident, which took place around 3 a.m. in No. 12 Bankerohan Saturday, resulted in the death of one Melchor Quimsing Dariagan, 42-year-old manager of KMMJ Company, a native of Koronadal City, South Cotabato.
Man charged for stealing
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 08:45 p.m.POLICE filed charges before the Davao City Prosecutor’s Office on Friday against a man for breaking into a house and stealing some P25,000 in cash.
Superintendent Caezar Cabuhat, chief of Sta. Ana Police Station, identified the suspect as Wencesito Pasion Villares, alias Mc Gwen, 29, resident of Mabini Street at Kalye Putol in Barangay 22-D in Davao City.
Lawyer's wife faces raps for threat, gun ban violation
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 08:45 p.m.POLICE are set to file charges before the Davao City Prosecutor’s Office against a wife of a lawyer for threat and pointing a gun at her husband.
The suspect was identified as Marie Cris Nalinao Jara, 33, a housewife, resident of Bread Village Subdivision in Cabantian of Buhangin District in Davao City, while the complainant was her husband, lawyer Thacher Collado Jara.
2 rebels who killed Cafgu to face charges
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 08:44 p.m.POLICE are set to file charges before the City Prosecutor’s Office this week against two members of the New People's Army (NPA) who are allegedly responsible for gunning down a member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (Cafgu) on Friday.
The slain victim was identified as Rodillo Betil Jamana, 39, of Purok 5 in Barangay Tamayong, Baguio District in Davao City. He was gunned down at Purok 7 on Feria Street, Calinan while he was walking on the street around 11 a.m.
Army official: No need for more troops
Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:13 p.m.THE Army's 10th Infantry Division (10th ID) will not be needing additional forces to address insurgency in their areas of responsibility, said 10th ID chief Major General Ariel Bernardo on Friday.
"We are not in need of additional troops from Luzon. We just need to strategize to eliminate the rebel insurgency. That's the job of a military commander. We just need to utilize the available forces on the ground. We also have the assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and we also have troop multipliers like the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (Cafgu)," Bernardo said during the Kapihan sa PIA at Abreeza on Friday.
Man faces gambling charges
Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:12 p.m.A 46-YEAR-OLD man is facing charges before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) for illegal gambling.
Charged with violation of Republic Act 9287 or The Illegal Number Games in relation to Presidential Decree 1602 or The Penalties for Violations of Philippine Gambling Laws, was identified as Melchor Saraosos Eltagunde, of Mintal, Davao City.
Teener sued for robbery
Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:12 p.m.A TEENAGER faces charges before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) for breaking into a house and stealing valuable items.
Charged with robbery was identified as Carlo Madera Jimenez, 18, of Matina in Davao City.
Homeless persons prefer to beg than work
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:40 p.m.MOST homeless persons in Davao City consider begging as their main source of income, the City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO) said.
But this can be so because many are into their midlife making them less employable.
Ayala Business Club race fires off June 2
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:39 p.m.THE second fun run event of the Ayala Business Club of Davao that promotes the welfare of the children will be staged on June 2.
The Hour Run 2, which will be for the benefit of Children's Hour, will have its jump off point at Abreeza Mall at 4:30 a.m. Children’s Hour is a national fundraising and fund giving arm, engaged in projects for the education, health, and protection of underprivileged children.
5,000 workers to join Labor Day rally
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:39 p.m.SOME 5,000 workers all over Southern Mindanao are expected to join the massive Labor Day celebration in Davao City on May 1.
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) SouthMin chair Romualdo Basilio said the Labor Day protest action will start at the city's Freedom Park and would end at the Rizal Park where a program will be held thereafter.
Bomb explodes near councilor's house
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:38 p.m.KIDAPAWAN CITY -- A councilor seeking re-election in Kabacan town in North Cotabato escaped death after unidentified suspects lobbed a fragmentation grenade in front of his house in Poblacion, Kabacan, around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, a police officer said.
Superintendent Leo Ajero, chief of Kabacan police, identified the councilor as George Manuel 47, of Purok Masagana, Poblacion. Reports said Manuel was inside his residence when the grenade exploded.
Comelec ahead in preparations for May 13 elections
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:37 p.m.THE Commission on Elections(Comelec) in Davao Region on Friday said it is ahead in its preparation for the May 2013 polls this time compared to the 2010 elections.
Lawyer Jay Balisado, Comelec regional director, said during the Kapehan sa PIA sa Abreeza that they are set to have the final testing and sealing of the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines on May 6.
Comelec head assures nothing can stop polls
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:37 p.m.THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Davao Region through its chief assured on Friday that there is nothing that will hinder the conduct of the May 13 elections.
Comelec regional director Atty. Jay Balisado, during the press briefing at Abreeza Mall said, "Anything na gagawin just to interrupt the elections are just acts of futility."
Security forces all set for May 13
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:36 p.m.THE 10th Infantry Division (10th ID) of the Philippine Army and the Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO 11) of the Philippine National Police said they are more than ready and all set in providing security for the automated midterm elections on May 13.
Commander of the 10th ID Major General Ariel Bernardo and PRO 11 regional director Chief Supt. Jaime Morente bared this during the Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency (PIA) sa Abreeza at the VIPNoy Lounge Friday.
Soldier accused of punching driver
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:35 p.m.A TEAM leader of the Davao City Anti-Crime Unit (DC-ACU) based at the Task Force Davao headquarters was accused of assaulting a driver after the latter refused to pay his debt Thursday at Gravahan, Barangay Matina Crossing, Davao City.
The suspect was identified as Corporal Jaspher Tamala, a team leader of DC-ACU based at the Task Force Davao Headquarters while the victim was identified as Crisanto Nolasco Mararac, 40, married, and a resident of the place of incident.
Thief arrested, found with shabu
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:35 p.m.A THIEF is in deeper trouble as suspected shabu packets were found in his possession.
Arrested was one Ruel Pagolo Egot, 29, a pedicab driver and a resident of Purok 3, Isla Verde, Barangay 23-C Poblacion for trying to steal an Iphone 4S worth P30,000 from one Jestoni Mark Yap, a resident of Calinan along Alvarez Street in barangay 27-C.
Over 30,000 jobs in Labor Day job fair
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 01:20 a.m.A TOTAL of 32,393 jobs will be offered to jobseekers in this year's two-day Labor Day Job Fair in Davao Region on May 1 and 2.
As of Thursday, Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) records showed that more overseas jobs will be opened for the two-day fair than local jobs at 28,663 jobs and 3,730 jobs, respectively.
Albano snubs Bian's challenge to debate
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 01:19 a.m.REELECTIONIST Representative Mylene Garcia-Albano of Davao City's second congressional district rejected on Thursday the challenge of her rival Joji Ilagan-Bian to a debate in Bisaya to tackle legitimate issues.
“Not with her because she does not even seem to know what is happening in the district. How can I debate with someone like that?” Bian told reporters at the sidelines of the birthday celebration of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy.
Quiboloy to reveal list of endorsed bets on May 5
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 01:18 a.m.INTERNATIONAL televangelist Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy of Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, will announce on May 5 the list of national and local candidates he will endorse for this year's midterm elections.
Quiboloy, one of the candidates' most sought every election, said he cannot reveal any names yet as leaders of the congregation's political affairs are still finalizing the roster of candidates who deserve to have the votes of his more than six million followers.
Wanted pusher falls
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 01:18 a.m.POLICE arrested on Wednesday one of the wanted drug pushers in Davao Region in Purok 2, Barangay 76-A Bucana, Davao City.
Noli Nephi Dimaandal, information officer of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Davao, identified the suspect as Jason Taladua Buhisan, 27, a resident of Purok 2 in Barangay 76-A.
Indonesian investors visit Army camp
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 01:17 a.m.INVESTORS from Indonesia visited the headquarters of the Philippine Army (PA) in Mawab, Compostela Valley, the 10th Infantry Division (10th ID) announced Thursday.
Lieutenant Colonel Lyndon Paniza, 10th ID spokesperson, said the Indonesian investors arrived in the province after the completion of the Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP) in Davao Oriental.
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