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8ID deploys troops to secure Negros Oriental’s BSKE 2023
The 8th Infantry “Stormtroopers” Division, Philippine Army rendered a send-off ceremony for the Company size troops who will be augmented to the troops of JTF-Spear in province of Negros Oriental for the conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) 2023......»»
Teves gets 15 more days in Timor-Leste
The detention of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. in East Timor has been extended by a local court for 15 days following a trial on March 23, Teves’ lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said......»»
DILG, PNP preparing for Teves return
Both the Department of Justice and the Philippine National Police are making preparations to secure the detention of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. once he arrives from East Timor where he was arrested on Thursday after months in hiding......»»
Marcos to exhaust legal remedies to bring Teves back to Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the Filipino public that his administration will do every thing to bring expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District lawmaker and designated "terrorist" Arnolfo Teves Jr. back to the Philippines......»»
23 fishers rescued as boat catches fire off Negros Oriental town
23 fishers rescued as boat catches fire off Negros Oriental town.....»»
Teves nabbed in East Timor
Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. was arrested yesterday afternoon in East Timor......»»
EU, Japan, UK, German envoys condemn killing of broadcaster
The ambassadors of the European Union, Japan, United Kingdom and Germany condemned the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon as he was hosting a news commentary program over 94.7 Calamba Gold FM in Misamis Occidental on Sunday morning......»»
Philippines, China trade blame over collisions in disputed sea
Beijing and Manila traded blame on Sunday for two collisions between Chinese vessels and Philippine boats on a resupply mission to Filipino troops on a remote outpost in the disputed South China Sea. The incidents happened near Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, a hotly contested region where Beijing deploys ships to assert its claims over almost the entire sea. A Philippine government task force said the "dangerous blocking manoeuvers of China Coast Guard vessel 5203 caused it to collide with the Armed Forces of the Philippines-contracted indigenous resupply boat" about 25 kilometres (15 miles) from Second Thomas Shoal. China said the "slight collision" happened after the resupply boat ignored "multiple warnings and deliberately passed through law enforcement in an unprofessional and dangerous manner", state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing the foreign ministry. In another incident, a Philippine coastguard vessel escorting the routine resupply mission was "bumped" by what the Philippine task force described as a "Chinese Maritime Militia vessel". China, however, accused the Philippine boat of "deliberately" stirring up trouble by reversing in a "premeditated manner" into a Chinese fishing vessel. Video released by the Philippine military showed the bow of the Chinese coastguard ship and the stern of the resupply vessel briefly touching. The Philippine vessel continues on its course. It is not clear if there was any damage. A second resupply boat was able to reach the grounded BRP Sierra Madre and "successfully resupply our troops and personnel stationed there", the statement said. "The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea condemns in the strongest degree the latest dangerous, irresponsible, and illegal actions of the CCG and the Chinese Maritime Militia done this morning," the task force said in a statement. It said the "provocative, irresponsible, and illegal action" of the Chinese coastguard boat had endangered the safety of the crew on the supply boat. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, through which trillions of dollars in trade passes annually, and has ignored an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis. Second Thomas Shoal is about 200 kilometres (124 miles) from the western Philippine island of Palawan, and more than 1,000 kilometres from China's nearest major landmass, Hainan island. China said "responsibility lies entirely with the Philippines" for Sunday's incidents. As China moves ever more confidently to assert its claims to sovereignty over the waters, officials and experts have warned of the potential for collisions. "This is exactly the kind of event that can happen given their dangerous manoeuvring," said Jay Batongbacal, director of the University of the Philippines' Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea. Batongbacal said the Chinese coastguard had deliberately hit the Philippine resupply vessel to see how Manila would respond and test the resolve of the Philippines' longtime ally Washington. "You don't accidentally hit another vessel out in the open ocean," Batongbacal told AFP. - US condemns 'latest disruption' - The Philippine Navy deliberately grounded the World War II-era BRP Sierra Madre on Second Thomas Shoal in 1999 to check China's advance in the waters. The troops stationed on the crumbling ship depend on regular supply deliveries for their survival. The Philippines has outposts on nine reefs and islands in the Spratlys, including Second Thomas Shoal. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said the United States condemned China's "latest disruption of a legal Philippine resupply mission" that put "the lives of Filipino service members at risk". Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime disputes in the South China Sea. Tensions flared in August when China Coast Guard vessels used water cannons against a Philippine resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal, preventing one of the boats from delivering its cargo. A Chinese ship in April narrowly missed colliding with a much smaller Philippine Coast Guard vessel in the same area. (Cecil Morella with Sebastien Ricci in Beijing) burs-amj/lb © Agence France-Presse The post Philippines, China trade blame over collisions in disputed sea appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PNP vows swift resolution on OrMin broadcaster slay
The Philippine National Police on Wednesday vowed to bring to justice the masterminds and killers of a radio broadcaster in Oriental Mindoro who was killed by still unknown assassins in Calapan City. PNP public information office chief Brig. Gen. Redrico A. Maranan identified the victim as Cresenciano Aldovino Bunduquin, a resident of Barangay Canubing 1, Calapan City. “PNP Chief Gen. Benjamin C Acorda, Jr. has directed Police Regional Office 4B and Calapan City Police Station to hasten the investigation and the identification of the perpetrators. The PNP will establish a Special Investigation Task Group to handle the investigation,” Maranan said. He added that it will allow for a deeper investigation to speed up the gathering of pieces of evidence and testimonies that could shed light to Bunduquin’s killing. “We are maximizing our efforts to get more pieces of evidence and testimonies in order to shed light on this incident and facilitate the immediate arrest of the perpetrators,” said Maranan, adding that they are now coordinating with the family and his work colleagues for more relevant information. “While his work as a media representative involves discussion of critical issues, we cannot fully conclude as of this time that the motive is work-related, but we are exploring all possible angles as of this time. We assure our media colleagues that the PNP prioritizes the security of those working in the media industry. The PNP Media Vanguards will directly oversee the course of investigation of this incident,” said the PNP official. Meantime, Police Regional Office Mimaropa has already formed Special Investigation Task Group to conduct thorough investigation into the shooting of a media representative that transpired on Wednesday morning. “The SITG is composed of experienced investigators from Oriental Mindoro Police Provincial Office to be led by P/Col. Samuel Delorino, Provincial Director,” said PRO4B chief Joel Doria said in a statement. Based on police reports, the victim — who is a radio commentator working for DWXR 101.7 Kalahi FM MUX Online Radio — was shot in front of a sari-sari store located along C5 road in Barangay Sta. Isabel. The report further revealed that individuals on a motorcycle (White Honda XRM 125 with plate numbers DD 22153) pulled up to the store, and one of them approached and shot the victim. The victim was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital but was declared dead-on-arrival. “We take this incident very seriously, and we will do everything in our power to ensure that the death of Cresencio Bunduquin will be brought to justice. Likewise, I urge the public who may have information regarding the incident to come forward to expedite the resolution of the incident.” Doria said. Meanwhile, station manager Jester Joaquin described the broadcaster as “hard-hitting” on local issues, adding that the slain commentator had been outspoken about a recent oil spill affecting the province, illegal gambling and politics. “He told me before that he’s receiving threats but he didn’t elaborate,” Joaquin said. “He mentioned to me that he wanted a change in his line of work, that’s why he put up a chicken farm, because he wants to go quiet.” In other developments, Senator Grace Poe condemned the killing of the local radio. “We strongly condemn this deplorable crime,” Poe said. “Every media man’s murder is one less truth seeker who helps give information and voice to communities.” Poe also urged law enforcers to immediately launch an investigation into the killing and bring the perpetrators to justice. “Ending impunity for crimes against members of the media is a way to guarantee freedom of expression and access to information for our people,” she said. In a separate statement, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, citing a dzBB report, said Bundoquin was shot by two gunmen on a motorcycle on C5 Road in Barangay Santa Isabel in Calapan around 4 AM on 31 May. The slain journalist is the owner of MUX Online Radio, and host of the radio program “Balita at Talakayan.” The post PNP vows swift resolution on OrMin broadcaster slay appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Poe slams killing of Oriental Mindoro broadcaster
Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday condemned the killing of local radio broadcaster Cris Bundoquin, who was shot by riding-in-tandem while tending to his store in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. “We strongly condemn this deplorable crime,” Poe said in a statement. “Every media man's murder is one less truth seeker who helps give information and voice to communities,” she added. Poe urged law enforcers to immediately launch an investigation into the killing and bring the perpetrators to justice. “Ending impunity for crimes against members of the media is a way to guarantee freedom of expression and access to information for our people,” she said. In a separate statement, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, citing a dzBB report, said Bundoquin was shot by two gunmen on a motorcycle on C5 Road in Barangay Santa Isabel in Calapan around 4 AM on 31 May. The slain journalist is the owner of MUX Online Radio and host of the radio program “Balita at Talakayan.” The post Poe slams killing of Oriental Mindoro broadcaster appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CHR looking into killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid
In a statement, CHR condemned the killing and stressed that journalists are essential in upholding democracy and demanding accountability......»»
PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports
Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»
7 nanlaban drug suspects dead after Baste Duterte declares drug war
Less than a week after Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a "war on drugs" in the city, at least seven drug suspects were killed during a buy-bust operation in the city — violence that highlights the seriousness of the mayor's recent threat of outright killing persons caught using illegal drugs......»»
Killua
News on the brutal killing of Killua, the Golden Retriever from Bato, Camarines Sur, has ignited a wave of public outcry, particularly among animal-loving Filipinos......»»
Negros Occidental health office urges masking amid pertussis threat
The Negros Occidental provincial health office is campaigning for the use of face masks amid the threat of pertussis or ”whooping cough.”.....»»
Criminal raps filed vs dog Killua’s killer
Criminal complaints were filed on Monday against a man accused of killing Golden Retriever “Killua” in Camarines Sur......»»
Valorant releases first nonbinary agent
Riot Games has unveiled its newest agent for first-person shooting game Valorant — Scottish troublemaker Clove......»»
Father shoots son dead for disrespecting mom in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – He was only requested to turn off the lights of his hut, but his disrespectful response to his mother’s order ultimately led to his death. The fatal shooting of a 28-year-old jobless man by his own father in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City on Monday night allegedly stemmed from months of constant.....»»
CARD MRI plants 750 mangrove trees in Oriental Mindoro
CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) planted 750 mangrove trees in Brgy. Baruyan, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro on October 7, 2023......»»
Scientists group condemns harassment of researchers near Pag-asa Island
The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People condemned the harassment of Filipino marine scientists who were conducting research at sandbars near Philippine-occupied Pag-asa Island. .....»»