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P3-M damage reported in school building fire
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a devastating fire at F. Bustamante National High School in Tibungco, Davao City, on January 14, causing an estimated P3 million in damages. The fire affected 14 rooms, with nine being totally damaged and one partially damaged. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) struggled to contain the blaze, which lasted for two hours. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or houses affected despite the school's proximity to a residential area. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. This incident adds to a series of school fires in the region, with three state-owned schools destroyed in 2023. The BFP-Davao and Team Davao Rescue have responded to over 15 fire incidents in the first and second weeks of January 2024, indicating a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023......»»
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......»»
Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings
Continuing killings, repression, and the prevailing impunity in the Philippines are among the key findings reported by human rights group Amnesty International (AI)-Philippines. The post Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
177 cops charged for drug offenses
More than 170 police officers have been charged with drug-related offenses in Metro Manila and about 120,000 people have been placed behind bars under the administration’s war on drugs, President Marcos reported yesterday......»»
I didn t know Bettina was the killer : Kaila Estrada shocked with Can t Buy Me Love finale
Even Kaila Estrada didn't know her "Can't Buy Me Love" character Bettina was such a central figure in the show's closing episodes......»»
‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ stars also shocked at finale
“Can’t Buy Me Love” stars like Vivoree Esclito and Karina Bautista did not know who the real killer was in the hit ABS-CBN and Netflix series until they shot the last episode, the stars told Philstar.com in an exclusive interview recently at the launch of Coca-Cola Foodmarks in Binondo, Manila......»»
If you love “The Tortured Poets Department”, listen to these other Taylor Swift songs
Swifties worldwide collectively went on “Do Not Disturb” mode as American singer Taylor Swift dropped her newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on Friday, April 19, 2024. Everyone prepared themselves to listen to a total of 15 new songs. Still, the singer-songwriter never fails to keep some tricks up her sleeves as she shocked the.....»»
Is all finally well between Dennis Padilla and daughter Julia Barretto?
Getting a surprise birthday greeting from his daughter, Julia Barretto, naturally left Dennis Padilla feeling all kinds of emotions. He was admittedly shocked but profusely grateful and very happy that Julia reached out to him, which he took as a positive sign in their relationship despite past issues......»»
Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case
To recall, the two activists, Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, both in their early 20s, were kidnapped and held in secret custody for 17 days in September last year. Presented at a press conference purportedly to announce that they had surrendered, the two instead accused the military of abducting them. Taken by surprise, the authorities were shocked into releasing them pronto. The post Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Hamilton moving to Ferrari in 2025
Lewis Hamilton shocked the motorsports world Thursday when the seven-time Formula One champion said he will leave Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari, which had tried to land Hamilton before he signed his latest contract extension with the Silver Arrows......»»
Heart Evangelista s ex-glam team shocked at alleged hold departure order
Heart Evangelista's former glam team failed to leave the country because of an alleged hold departure order......»»
3 nabbed, over P100,000 shabu seized in drug den raid in Cebu City barangay
3 nabbed, over P100,000 shabu seized in drug den raid in Cebu City barangay.....»»
HVI suspect nabbed, over P1-M shabu seized in Lanao anti-drug sting
HVI suspect nabbed, over P1-M shabu seized in Lanao anti-drug sting.....»»
Strawberry farm sting nets 2 drug traders, over P3.7M worth of dried cannabis
Two alleged drug traders trying to smuggle over P3.7 million worth of dried marijuana leaves were cornered in a sting operation at an open parking lot at the Strawberry Farm in barangay Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet Thursday dawn......»»
Iloilo police bust drug personalities, seize over P6M shabu
Iloilo police bust drug personalities, seize over P6M shabu.....»»
BTI Payments partners with Southstar Drug to expand Philippines footprint
BTI Payments Philippines Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia’s Banktech, has partnered with Southstar Drug to further expand its footprint in the Philippines......»»
Mandaue drug bust: P6.97M shabu seized, HVI nabbed
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Policemen, who wore dresses and acted like they were gay persons to win the confidence of a suspected drug pusher, scored big after they confiscated over a kilo of suspected shabu worth P6.97 million during a buy-bust operation. This happened at along M.L. Quezon Avenue in Barangay Maguikay, Mandaue City at.....»»
More Filipino boxers gunning for world title in 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Passionate Filipino boxing fans were utterly disappointed with Jerwin Ancajas‘ ninth-round knockout loss in the hands of World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue in Tokyo, Japan, last Saturday. Many of these fans believed that the era of Philippine boxing was over and finding another “Manny Pacquiao” wasn’t that.....»»
Shear line affects over 80-K families in Davao
The shear line in the Davao Region has had a significant impact on over 80,000 families, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). The affected families are spread across Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Evacuation efforts have been underway, with some families still in shelters. Tragically, casualties have been reported, including fatalities and injuries due to landslides and flooding. The infrastructure has also suffered, with roads and bridges being blocked or damaged. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has been providing relief to affected residents, and the local government units have also contributed aid. In response to the shear line, the OCD-Davao has raised its Blue Alert status, emphasizing the need for intensified monitoring and immediate mobilization of resources. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing flooding and landslides affecting numerous areas in the region......»»
Philippines intensifies monitoring against illegal drug smuggling
MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday that it will heighten monitoring measures to fight against illegal drug smuggling. PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan issued the order after its force recovered 122.7 million pesos (about 2.2 million U.S. dollars) worth of suspected cocaine in the waters off and shorelines of central and southern Philippines this month. Gavan ordered.....»»