Davao City’s top cop replaced amid probe on drug deaths
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 May) – Police Colonel Richard Bad-ang was relieved as the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director due to an internal investigation involving the deaths last March of seven individuals allegedly involved in the illegal drugs trade. He served as DCPO chief just for only two months. Bad-ang’s removal was confirmed […].....»»
San Fransico drug bust: Ex-drug surrenderee, cohort nabbed with P816,000 shabu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A drug peddler, who voluntarily surrendered earlier and completed the government’s reformation program, and his alleged cohort will be spending time in jail after they were arrested in a drug bust in San Francisco, Cebu Friday night. Jufer Belmoro, 40, and Jilou Montalban, 34, were nabbed with five packs of suspected.....»»
Police suspects in cop’s killing released
Police suspects in cop’s killing released.....»»
Iloilo cop dies in tragic accident
Iloilo cop dies in tragic accident.....»»
Boy, 16, nabbed for ‘robbing’ cop’s home in Lapu-Lapu City
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A 16-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly broke into a cop’s home in Sitio Proper, Brgy. Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City early on Saturday morning, April 13, and stole cash and valuables. The minor, who was from Sitio Kalachuchi, and his adult companion, who was identified as a certain ‘Junard Ganda,’ a.....»»
Filipino cop proves you can be both tough and godly
Filipino cop proves you can be both tough and godly.....»»
Toledo cop headlines Big Yellow promotions
Toledo cop headlines Big Yellow promotions.....»»
5 suspects NPA rebels, 1 cop killed in clash in Bilar, Bohol
5 suspects NPA rebels, 1 cop killed in clash in Bilar, Bohol.....»»
Cebu City drug bust: 5 persons nabbed, P102,000 ‘shabu’ seized
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City drug bust led to the arrest of a man, who was once arrested for a drug case and released on bail, and his nephew and 3 others after a buy bust in Barangay Basak-San Nicolas, Cebu City on Thursday evening, February 15, 2024. The operation, which was initiated.....»»
In Peru, ‘Teddy bear’ cop nabs drug dealers
LIMA, Peru — Happy Valentine’s Day, you’re under arrest! Two women in Peru accused of drug trafficking got more than they bargained for on Wednesday when a romantic gesture turned out to be a police raid leading to their arrests. Police footage of the raid showed a giant teddy bear holding up gifts outside the women’s home,.....»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Philippines tallies 169 rabies cases, 160 deaths since January 2024
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has tallied 169 human rabies cases and 160 deaths from January to May this year, the government said Wednesday. The country's Department of Health (DOH) said the number of cases this year is 13 percent higher than the 150 cases recorded in the same period last year. Over 90 percent of the cases contracted the virus from dog bites, while around 6 percent from cat.....»»
Philippines tallies 169 rabies cases, 160 deaths since January 2024
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has tallied 169 human rabies cases and 160 deaths from January to May this year, the government said Wednesday. The country's Department of Health (DOH) said the number of cases this year is 13 percent higher than the 150 cases recorded in the same period last year. Over 90 percent of the cases contracted the virus from dog bites, while around 6 percent from cat.....»»
CL logs 10 deaths due to Pertussis
CL logs 10 deaths due to Pertussis.....»»
Davao City logs 88 cervical cancer deaths in 2023
AN OFFICIAL from the City Health Office (CHO)-Technical Division said that they logged around 88 deaths caused by cervical cancer in Davao City in 2023......»»
ABTC: Rabies deaths decrease in Davao City
A REPRESENTATIVE from the Animal Bite and Treatment Centers (ABTCs) said that the number of rabies deaths has decreased from 13 in 2022 to four in 2023......»»
Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»
Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»
Philippines tallies 6 heat-related deaths
MANILA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year. "The causes of death are still for verification," DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said. The 34 reported heat-related cases were from the central Visayas region in the central Philippines, the.....»»
Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’
Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’.....»»