Slain Surigao Sur town IP leader laid to rest BUTUAN CITY – More than a thousand residents, mostly belonging to the Manobo tribe, joined the march and indignation rally Saturday as the remains of the slain Hawudon Jumar Bucales, the Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR) of Lianga town in Surigao del Sur, was finally laid … Continue reading Slain Surigao Sur town IP leader laid to rest | #Philippines

PNP personnel to assist national ID registration MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan has ordered all police commanders to help secure the National ID System registration that will start in 32 provinces on Oct. 12, the Joint Task Force Covid Shield said on Sunday.“Police personnel on the ground should not only … Continue reading PNP personnel to assist national ID registration | #Philippines

CHR slams NPA attack on IPs in Surigao del Sur MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights on Sunday condemned the “disproportionate” and “brutal” killings of indigenous people (IP) perpetrated by the communist New People’s Army (NPA) in Surigao del Sur early this month.CHR spokesperson and lawyer Jacqueline de Guia expressed heartfelt condolence to the … Continue reading CHR slams NPA attack on IPs in Surigao del Sur | #Philippines

Lanao Norte drug bust nets 4 suspects, P6.8-M shabu ILIGAN CITY – Five suspected drug peddlers are now detained at the regional office of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Cagayan de Oro City after they were arrested in a buy-bust operation.Emerson Rosales, the agency's regional director here, on Saturday said they seized from … Continue reading Lanao Norte drug bust nets 4 suspects, P6.8-M shabu | #Philippines

Parents of rescued minors violating curfew charged by MPD MANILA –The Manila Police District-Moriones Tondo Police Station has filed charges against parents of three minors who were recently rescued from the streets on Friday.In a Facebook post by Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso over the weekend, he said the parents of these rescued minors … Continue reading Parents of rescued minors violating curfew charged by MPD | #Philippines

9 more Tarlaqueños beat coronavirus TARLAC CITY, Tarlac – The number of Tarlaqueños who survived the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continued to rise with nine new recoveries confirmed by the Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday. This brought the total number of recoveries in the province to 320 and the total active cases to 201. Based on … Continue reading 9 more Tarlaqueños beat coronavirus | #Philippines

Allowing motorcycle taxis will save jobs: Recto MANILA – Government should allow motorcycle taxis back on the streets to expand the transport options of millions and restore the livelihood of tens of thousands, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said on Sunday.“This is one job-creating public service that will not cost the government a single … Continue reading Allowing motorcycle taxis will save jobs: Recto | #Philippines

Repatriated OFWs urged to avail of free tech-voc schooling MANILA – Repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who wish to acquire new practical skills have been encouraged to avail of government’s tuition-free technical vocational education and training (TVET) programs.“They may freely enroll in state-run or accredited private TVET schools without having to pay for any tuition … Continue reading Repatriated OFWs urged to avail of free tech-voc schooling | #Philippines

FB takes down 3 bogus accounts using PNP chief’s name MANILA – Upon request of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Facebook has disabled three “poser” accounts illegally assuming the identity of PNP chief Gen. Camilo P. Cascolan to swindle money.In a statement on Sunday, PNP spokesperson Col. Ysmael Yu said the police cybercrime investigators traced … Continue reading FB takes down 3 bogus accounts using PNP chief’s name | #Philippines

Army mulls filing cases vs. NPA for burning vehicles in MisOr CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The military is planning to file charges against the New People’s Army (NPA) over the recent burning of civilian-owned vehicles in Claveria and Balingasag towns in Misamis Oriental.Lt. Col. Ricky Canatoy, commanding officer of the Army’s 58th Infantry Battalion … Continue reading Army mulls filing cases vs. NPA for burning vehicles in MisOr | #Philippines

Drilon proposes holding of special session from Nov. 9 to 13 MANILA – To guarantee the approval of the proposed PHP4.5 trillion national budget for 2021 on time, Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon proposed the holding of a special session from Nov. 9 to 13.Drilon urged President Rodrigo R. Duterte to call for a … Continue reading Drilon proposes holding of special session from Nov. 9 to 13 | #Philippines

Kapampangans start to feel like Christmas despite Covid-19 threat CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The spirit of the yuletide season started to come alive in this city, dubbed as the Christmas capital of the Philippines, amid the continuing concern on coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). With still 74 days before Christmas, one can begin to feel … Continue reading Kapampangans start to feel like Christmas despite Covid-19 threat | #Philippines

Filipino workers in Canada receive recovery aid MANILA – The Canadian government has extended its coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recovery assistance to Filipinos who are temporarily working in the North American country, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Sunday.In a report to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office … Continue reading Filipino workers in Canada receive recovery aid | #Philippines

Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning MANILA – Though around 59 percent of more than 22 million learners enrolled in public schools are using printed self-learning modules (SLMs) for distance learning, Senator Win Gatchalian said learning through television-based instruction is a big help in teaching more difficult and complicated subjects.During the first day of classes, … Continue reading Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning | #Philippines

Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning MANILA – Though around 59 percent of more than 22 million learners enrolled in public schools are using printed self-learning modules (SLMs) for distance learning, Senator Win Gatchalian said learning through television-based instruction is a big help in teaching more difficult and complicated subjects.During the first day of classes, … Continue reading Gatchalian cites importance of TV-based learning | #Philippines