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Mayor orders probe on alleged consumption of confiscated fish by CLO Enforcement Team
Mayor orders probe on alleged consumption of confiscated fish by CLO Enforcement Team.....»»
Solenn Heussaff, Nico Bolzico find pet El Gato after nearly a month
Celebrity couple Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico have found their family cat after 29 days of searching......»»
Suspects on MisOcc gov ambush known
The Philippine National Police on Wednesday revealed that it has identified persons of interest believed to be the perpetrators of the ambush on Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal recently. However, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo stressed that they could not give the details yet or the identities of the people behind the detonation of an improvised explosive device which Oaminal and his group narrowly escaped in Clarin town while en route to Ozamiz City less than an hour before midnight on 15 October. But Fajardo disclosed that they are now tracking a vehicle that was spotted in Barangay Lapasan in Clarin town before the ambush try. She added that investigations revealed that the IED used also has traces of ammonium nitrate and was triggered by cellular phone. Investigators, the police official said, are also not discounting that the attempt on the life of Oaminal was politically motivated. Following the incident, Fajardo said that security precautions were beefed up in the province and other areas where the governor frequently visit. The post Suspects on MisOcc gov ambush known appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Police identify persons of interest in ambush attempt on Misamis Occidental Gov.
The Philippine National Police on Wednesday said they now have persons of interest in the attempt on the life of Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo, said they could not give the details yet or identities of the people behind the detonation of an improvised explosive device when Oaminal and his group narrowly escaped death during a highway explosion in Clarin town while en route to Ozamiz City less than an hour before midnight on 15 October. Fajardo however said that they are now tracking a vehicle that was spotted in Barangay Lapasan in Clarin town before the ambush try. Fajardo added that investigation revealed that the IED used also has traces of ammonium nitrate and was triggered by a cellular phone. Investigators, the police official said, also are not discounting that the attempt on the life of Oaminal may have been politically motivated. Security precautions were beefed up in the province and other places where the governor frequently visits. Fajardo added that PNP Chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. has instructed all the local police chiefs in the area to coordinate with the local executives to prevent similar untoward incidents. Governor Oaminal, on the other hand, said earlier that crime groups wanted him out because of the progress of the province in terms of peace and order. The attack on his life, Oaminal said, was orchestrated by those who are behind narco-politics trying to make a comeback in the province. The post Police identify persons of interest in ambush attempt on Misamis Occidental Gov. appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Herbosa thumbs down revival of Dengvaxia vaccines
Newly sworn Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Wednesday rejected the possibility of the reuse of the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine. In an ambush interview a day after he took his oath before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Malacañang Palace, Herbosa simply said “no,” when asked if he is keen on the possibility of reusing the dengue vaccine. He issued the remarks amid the rising cases of dengue in the country, which are about to reach the 50,000 mark. Based on the latest Disease Surveillance Report of the Department of Health (DOH), there were 48,109 cases of dengue reported for the period of 1 January to 13 May, which is 38 percent higher compared to the 34,963 dengue cases reported during the same period last year. The majority of the dengue cases were recorded in the National Capital Region(6,395), Calabarzon (5,135), Davao Region (4,842) and Central Luzon (4,722). Meanwhile, comparing data from the same period last year, Mimaropa has recorded the greatest number of cases from 704 to 3,281, which is equivalent to 366 percent. In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration ordered the suspension of the sale, distribution, and marketing of the Dengvaxia vaccine and the withdrawal of the product from the market after Sanofi Pasteur announced that its vaccine could pose risks to those who have never had dengue but were vaccinated. Last July, then Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the Health department would review the use of dengue vaccines amid increasing dengue cases in the country. The post Herbosa thumbs down revival of Dengvaxia vaccines appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Go calls for continuing campaign vs illegal drugs, criminality
Amid the prevalence of drug cases even involving some members of the Philippine National Police, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called on the government to adopt stricter and more robust measures to address the persistent challenges of illegal drugs and criminality in the country. In an ambush interview after his visit to Sta. Cruz, Manila on Wednesday, 24 May, Go acknowledged that eradicating illegal drugs and criminality requires a multifaceted approach, encompassing both law enforcement and social reform. Drawing inspiration from the successful campaigns during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, Go expressed that similar strong-arm tactics and approaches are necessary to continue building a safer society. He likewise added that a renewed focus on combating drug issues will contribute to a safer and more secure country. “Ako po ay nasasayangan kung mawala ang inumpisahan ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, ‘yung inumpisahan niyang labanan po itong iligal na droga. Alam n’yo kapag bumalik po ang iligal na droga, babalik po ang korapsyon sa gobyerno, nabibili eh. At babalik po ang kriminalidad, ‘yun po ang takot ko dito. Itong kapulisan medyo kamay na bakal ang kailangan dito. Kailangan talagang takutin,” Go urged. During the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs hearing on Tuesday, 23 May, Go asked the PNP leadership about the possibility of tapping former president Duterte as the government’s anti-drug czar, considering the latter’s campaign saw a notable decline in crime rates. “Ako naman, sabi ko nga prerogative po ‘yan ng appointing authority, ang mahal na Pangulong Bongbong Marcos. Kung saka-sakali naman, malaking tulong po si former president Duterte. Ibig sabihin ang kailangan dito ay talagang kamay na bakal, takutin mo talaga. Pero kailangan may ngipin. Kung gagawin man siyang drug czar dapat may ngipin kasi kapag walang ngipin hindi katatakutan ‘yan,” Go asserted. “Napag-usapan lang po ‘yun dahil talagang dismayado tayo sa mga nadiskubreng kalokohan. Mga pulis pa naman itong mga ito, dapat nga kayo ang magprotekta sa taumbayan, kayo pa ang pumasok sa droga. Alam n’yo bawat isang gramo na kumalat diyan sa daan, ito napakalaking quantity po ito ng droga, ilang buhay na naman kaya ang sisirain nito kapag kumalat ‘yan sa daan. Ilang pamilya ang masisira, ilang buhay ang wawasakin, ilang pamilya ang wawasakin kapag kumalat ang droga na ‘yan. Alam n’yo salot talaga ang droga na ‘yan,” he lamented. Go’s colleague, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, then expressed his support for the idea, saying, “Ako, personally, maganda sana kasi babalik ang takot ng mga drug syndicates, particularly ‘yung mga pulis na involved—‘yung mga ninja cops. Matatakot at matatakot talaga ‘yan.” The senator also stressed the importance of immediately addressing underlying issues that contribute to these problems. He has called for stronger coordination among various law enforcement agencies to ensure a holistic approach in combating these issues. “Dapat talagang himayin nang mabuti, kasuhan na po ang dapat kasuhan. Ihiwalay po ang mga bulok para hindi makahawa at lumabas po ang katotohanan. At suportado ko si Sen. Bato dela Rosa sa kanyang layuning malaman po ang katotohanan,” underscored Go. “Kaya nga po nagdidinig sa Senado, kaya nga po nagkakaroon tayo ng public hearing sa Public Order Committee para malaman ang katotohanan. Kaya lang parang pinapaikot-ikot na lang po ang istorya at ang iba po’y hindi nagko-cooperate,” he continued. In the end, Go said that he is convinced that President Marcos possesses the necessary determination to implement effective measures that will address the drug problem at its core, highlighting, “Alam ko naman na seryoso po ang ating administrasyon na sugpuin po ang iligal na droga. Nagtitiwala po ako sa leadership ng Philippine National Police, disente po itong taong ito.” “Importante lang dito talaga ay medyo strong position na takutin mo, dapat takutin mo talaga. Kapag hindi mo takutin mamayagpag po ang mga sindikato na ‘yan,” he concluded. The post Go calls for continuing campaign vs illegal drugs, criminality appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Selling seized sugar must benefit poor: Go
Amid the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s move to sell seized smuggled sugar to the public through Kadiwa stores nationwide, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go stands firm that focus must be on efforts to make such commodities more accessible and affordable to the poor by stabilizing sugar prices and helping address the supply shortage in the country. Implemented by the Department of Agriculture, the Kadiwa program is a government initiative that seeks to provide affordable and accessible food to Filipinos. Kadiwa stores aim to sell agricultural products at lower prices compared to those in commercial markets. “Since it is confiscated it, would be better selling them cheap to stabilize prices,” said Go in an ambush interview after he inspected the operations of the Malasakit Center at Quirino Province Medical Center in Cabarroguis, Quirino on Saturday, 22 April. Earlier, the SRA has amended its rules to authorize the donation of confiscated smuggled sugar to Kadiwa stores. The agency is eyeing to roll out 4,000 metric tons of smuggled sugar this coming May. Emphasizing the importance of ensuring that Filipinos have access to affordable and nutritious food, Go likewise welcomed the possibility that SRA’s move will benefit consumers, particularly those who are struggling to make ends meet amid the economic challenges brought about by the pandemic. ‘Since it is confiscated it, would be better selling them cheap to stabilize prices.’ Go, a member of the Senate Committee On Local Government, personally attended the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas-National Cluster Barangay Congress held on 23 April 2023 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. In his speech, Go recognized the important role of barangay leaders in implementing government programs and in responding to the needs of their communities. “Our jobs are no different from each other and we have the same mandate to serve our people. As local leaders, they are our partners in making certain that their constituents are well supported so that real positive change can happen from the local to the national level,” Go said after the event. Meanwhile, Go’s team facilitated the distribution of P5,000 food assistance to fire victims in Bontoc, Mountain Province on Tuesday upon the request of the provincial government of Mountain Province and the municipal government of Bontoc. The post Selling seized sugar must benefit poor: Go appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Prioritize 150K-plus OFWs amid China-Taiwan tension — Go
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged the Department of Migrant Workers to closely monitor the growing tension between Taiwan and China in order to prepare for necessary contingency measures for the more than 150,000 Filipinos in the area. In an ambush interview Wednesday, 12 April, during the relief operation for fire victims in Parañaque City, Go expressed his concern that the livelihood of the Overseas Filipino workers currently in Taiwan may be at risk. “The safety and the welfare of our kababayans should be the priority of our government. Alam nyo po, mahigit 150,000 na mga OFWs ang nasa Taiwan at unahin po natin ang safety nila at kapakanan nila,” said Go. “Gaya po ng sinabi ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte during the UN General Assembly in 2020, ‘when elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled flat.’ Alam n’yo sa sitwasyong ito, malapit ang lugar natin sa Taiwan. Sa sitwasyong ito, ang Pilipinas po ang damo. Tayo po ang kawawa kung mag-aaway ang dalawang higanteng ito,” Go cited. Over the weekend, China simulated a three-day air and sea drill dubbed as the “Joint Sword” drills, around the Taiwan Strait. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the military exercises were meant to be a “stern warning to the provocative activities of Taiwan independence secessionist forces and their collusion with external forces.” “Tiwala naman po ako sa ating gobyerno. Tiwala po ako kay Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na uunahin po n’ya ang interes ng ating mga kababayan (at) interes ng ating bansa at sana po ay ang magiging polisiya natin ay ‘friends to all, enemy to none. “Mas maganda na pong friend to all tayo at enemy to none. Mahirap na tayo pang madamay. Ang Pilipino gusto lang pong mamuhay nang tahimik. Importante, ‘yung kalusugan at buhay ng bawat OFW na nasa Taiwan na maaaring madamay kung sakaling magkagulo doon,” he stressed. When asked if the said issue will create a new conflict with regard to the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, Go expressed that the government must prioritize what is best for Filipinos. “Gaya ng sinabi ko, unahin muna natin ang interes ng ating mga kababayan and I’m sure hindi naman po papayag siguro ang ating gobyerno at ating militar na magagamit tayo o maiipit tayo kung saka-sakali,” Go expressed. “Ako naman, bilang isa sa mga senador, kung saka-sakaling kailangan nating magsalita sa tamang panahon, unahin muna natin kapakanan ng Pilipino,” he asserted. The post Prioritize 150K-plus OFWs amid China-Taiwan tension — Go appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Money lending firm collector killed in Zamboanga del Sur ambush
Gunmen killed a collector of a local money lending firm in a daytime ambush in Barangay Lutlutan in Dimataling town, Zamboanga del Sur on Wednesday......»»
Tothapi may bagong single, ka-join na sa Sony Music family
LEVEL up ang breakthrough Bicol-based band na Tothapi! Sila kasi ang pinakabagong pamilya ng Sony Music Entertainment na kinabibilangan ng ilan sa mga biggest OPM acts ng bansa, katulad ng Ben&Ben, SB19, Denise Julia, Clara Benin, Ace Banzuelo, The Itchyworms, Sponge Cola, at marami pang iba. “It has been an amazing ride with Sony Music.....»»
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......»»
Antipolo City throws support on Ajido
The Antipolo City government led by Mayor Casimiro “Jun” Ynares III will provide support to Antipolo-born swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido, who won the country’s lone gold medal in record-breaking fashion at the recent 11th Asian Age-Group Swimming Championships......»»
Sy family invests P5 billion in Megawide affiliate
The Sy family is once again playing a big brother role to a company led by businessman Edgar Saavedra, this time investing in Megawide’s affiliate renewable energy real estate investment trust......»»
CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»
Cebu topnotcher shares secret to success: Strong support system of family, friends
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A good support system of family and friends is Elijah Cabase’s secret to his placing 5th in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examinations (MTLE). This 23-year-old University of Cebu-Banilad alumnus said that he was not even expecting to pass because he described himself as a confessed procrastinator — or one.....»»
Capitol mulls putting ‘integrated south bus’ terminal in Talisay instead of at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Instead of at the South Road Properties (SRP), the new location of a new south bus terminal in Cebu might be in Talisay City. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, Mar. 27, said that they had received an unsolicited proposal of developing a brand new, south bus terminal. READ: Mayor Rama.....»»
Bullish amid wars
Two hot wars and a trade war are ongoing......»»
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.”.....»»
‘Danger’ level heat index recorded in 9 areas
Nine areas in the country experienced a heat index classified as “danger” level on Tuesday amid El Nino and the start of the dry and warm season......»»
Companies State it Takes More Than 6 Months to Fill Cybersecurity Positions
The latest Kaspersky survey found that 48% of companies require over half a year to find a qualified cybersecurity professional. A lack of proven experience was cited as one of the biggest challenges, along with the high cost of hiring and global competition in talent acquisition. With global labor markets continuing to clamor for InfoSec […].....»»