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Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»
Boy killed, 3 injured in motorcycle crash in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- A seven-year-old boy was killed after the motorcycle driven by his father crashed into a concrete post in Batangas province, south of Manila, police said Saturday. The accident happened at around 8:30 p.m. local time (1230 GMT) on Friday in Rosario town. Initial investigations showed the father lost control of the motorcycle which hit the gutter and crashed into the roadside post......»»
Boy killed, 3 injured in motorcycle crash in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- A seven-year-old boy was killed after the motorcycle driven by his father crashed into a concrete post in Batangas province, south of Manila, police said Saturday. The accident happened at around 8:30 p.m. local time (1230 GMT) on Friday in Rosario town. Initial investigations showed the father lost control of the motorcycle which hit the gutter and crashed into the roadside post......»»
Delivery rider nabbed for hold up me scheme
A delivery rider in Davao City, Bryan Sistual Capote, gained attention after claiming to be robbed while on duty. However, police investigations revealed inconsistencies in his story. Witnesses reported no signs of trouble during the alleged robbery, and tracking Capote's e-wallet transactions uncovered a transfer matching the amount he claimed was stolen. Confronted by authorities, Capote confessed to fabricating the robbery. He now faces charges for his deceitful actions......»»
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......»»
Drunk habal-habal driver nabbed for alarm and scandal in Barili
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A drunk habal-habal driver landed in jail for allegedly challenging bystanders to a fight while under the influence of alcohol in Barangay Poblacion, Barili town, southwestern Cebu on Monday evening, May 13, 2024. The incident happened at around 7:25 p.m. near the public market in the barangay. The arrested habal-habal driver.....»»
Vindicated si Dick Gordon sa Pharmally scam
Nalinis ang pangalan ni dating senator Richard Gordon nang kinampihan siya ng Office of the Ombudsman sa pagsampa niya ng mga kasong kriminal laban sa mga sangkot sa Pharmally scandal. The post Vindicated si Dick Gordon sa Pharmally scam first appeared on Abante......»»
Infected blood scandal: Parents cant forgive sons Aids death
As the end of March approaches, BBC meteorologist Sabrina Lee delves into the tradition of moving clocks forward in the spring. Known as Daylight Saving.....»»
MLB season begins
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers take center stage on Thursday as Major League Baseball’s new season gets under way on US soil against the backdrop of a gambling scandal that has engulfed its brightest star......»»
Lessons from Shohei Ohtanis Interpreter Blame: The Daily Guardia
Los Angeles Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has found himself at the center of a scandal involving alleged sports betting activities and theft.....»»
Shohei Ohtani to address theft allegations against interpreter in investigatio
Shohei Ohtani Denies Involvement in Gambling Scandal In a shocking turn of events, baseball star Shohei Ohtani has found himself caught up in a gambling.....»»
‘Not guilty’: Herlene Budol recovers from ‘kabitan’ scandal with Rob Gomez
“Kumain ka na ba?”.....»»
Philippines logs nearly 11,000 gun-related incidents from 2022 to 2024
MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 10,936 gun-related incidents, including shootings, from 2022 until this year, a spokesperson of the national police said Monday. The majority of them were shooting incidents, alarm and scandal, grave threat, and robbery, Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press conference, adding that 5,172 of the cases were recorded in 2022, 4,956.....»»
Philippines logs nearly 11,000 gun-related incidents from 2022 to 2024
MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 10,936 gun-related incidents, including shootings, from 2022 until this year, a spokesperson of the national police said Monday. The majority of them were shooting incidents, alarm and scandal, grave threat, and robbery, Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press conference, adding that 5,172 of the cases were recorded in 2022, 4,956.....»»
EDITORIAL - NFA housecleaning
With rice retailed at P20 per kilo still stuck in the realm of aspiration, a scandal has erupted in the National Food Authority, which is tasked to maintain a rice buffer stock for the country by buying from local farmers......»»
Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal
MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»
Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal
MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»
Viral drift video suspect sued
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on Tuesday, February 20, announced the filing of an alarm and scandal complaint against a businessman who was caught drifting recklessly in a rented vehicle......»»
EDITORIAL - Another BI scam
You’d think the scandal over the so-called pastillas scam would have taught Bureau of Immigration personnel valuable lessons in honest public service......»»
Herlene Budol turns convo scandal into Kain Tayo single, music video
Kapuso actress Herlene Budol is set to release the music video of her song "Kain Tayo.".....»»