Tag: dismissal

President Duterte fires two other gov’t officials, this time, from OPAPP

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Nov. 27, said he fired two other government officials, this time, from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process. The dismissal of Undersecretary Ronald Flores’ and  Assistant Secretary Yeshtern Donn Baccay came a day after the President said he would fire another undersecretary for corruption. Prior to this, the President fired Undersecretary Falconi Millar, secretary-general of the Housing and Urban Coordinating Council also over corruption. […]

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Task Force Bangon Marawi gives assurance Marawi rehab “will not be affected” by HUDCC secretary-general’s dismissal

(Eagle News) — Task Force Bangon Marawi on Friday, Nov. 23, said they would not let the termination of Falconi Millar “distract (their) continuing efforts” to rehabilitate war-torn Marawi. The task force noted the preparations being undertaken for the fourth Kawiyagan, a livelihood convergence initiative, on November 29, among others. “The unwavering commitment of member agencies and stakeholders in this work continues to be the nucleus of government effort in bringing affected families and communities […]

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UPDATED: Duterte dismisses HUDCC secretary general Falconi Millar over corruption

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Nov. 22, said he dismissed the secretary general of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council. He said he signed the dismissal order of Atty. Falconi V. Millar before he left his office to speak during the inauguration of Cavite Gateway Terminal. “I will not allow corruption in government,” he said. In a separate statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President’s order against Millar, who is also the […]

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Albayalde: Over 300 policemen sacked for illegal drug use

(Eagle News)—-Over 300 policemen have been sacked after they tested positive for shabu, Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde said on Monday, Sept. 25. According to Albayalde, 349 police officers were dismissed from the service because of this from January 2016 to September 2018. “There will be no second chances” if a policeman tests positive for illegal substances, Albayalde, a known disciplinarian, said.    

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Ronda, Cebu police chief, others sacked

(Eagle News) –Several policemen have been relieved over the killing of Ronda, Cebu Mayor Mariano Blanco in his office in the municipal hall located only a few meters from the police station. Relieved were Senior Insp. Jay Soto Palcon, chief of  police of Ronda,  and at least eight of his men. The dismissal came days after Blanco was shot dead by unidentified men in his office. Blanco had been included by President Rodrigo Duterte in his list […]

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Sultan Kudarat police officials sacked over two bombings in Isulan in span of six days

(Eagle News) — Sultan Kudarat police officials have been relieved from their posts following the two bombings in Isulan in a span of six days. PNP spokesperson Benigno Durana Jr. announced the relief of PNP Region 12 Director Eliseo Tam Rasco, Sultan Kudarat Provincial Director Noel Kinazo and Isulan Chief of Police Celestino Daniel Jr. as he reported that another person had died in the second blast at a computer shop in Barangay Kalawag 2 on […]

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Palace thanks Liza Maza for her service, but asks why she had to “connect peace talks” with her work at the NAPC

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Monday, Aug. 20, thanked Liza Maza for her service, but questioned why she “had to connect peace talks” with her job as National Anti-Poverty Commission chair. “The President gave them that opportunity and she decided to leave. Wala namang nagpapaalis sa kanya,” he said. According to Roque, “it would’ve been a perfect opportunity for the Left to show that they can lead.” He noted Maza’s accomplishments as NAPC chair, […]

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Nueva Ecija court junks raps vs Satur Ocampo, others

(Eagle News)– A Nueva Ecija court has junked the charges filed against Satur Ocampo and three other left-leaning former lawmakers. The Palayan Regional Trial Court also nullified the arrest warrants issued against former Bayan Muna Reps. Ocampo and Teddy Casiño; National Anti-Poverty Commission lead convenor Liza Maza; and former Anakpawis Rep. and former Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano for lack of probable cause. The arrest warrants issued in July stem from the murder case filed against the […]

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Trillanes: OP’s decision to sack Carandang “illegal, unconstitutional, unethical”

(Eagle News) — “Illegal, unconstitutional, unethical.” This was how Senator Antonio Trillanes IV described the Office of the President’s decision to sack Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang from the service. “Not only is this illegal and unconstitutional since the Office of (the) Ombudsman is an autonomous constitutional body, it is also highly unethical to fire the very same person investigating him,” Trillanes, a critic of the administration, said in a statement. He said he […]

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150 pulis sa M. Manila, mahaharap sa dismissal matapos magpositibo sa paggamit ng iligal na droga- NCRPO

Mahigit sa 150 pulis sa Metro Manila ang nahaharap ngayon sa dismissal matapos na mag-positibo sa paggamit ng iligal na droga. Sinabi ni National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief, Director Guillermo Eleazar na ito lamang ang tanging nakikitang solusyon sa mga pulis na nasasangkot sa iligal na droga. “It isn’t surprising. There are are so many police in Metro Manila so by percentage, logically it would be higher,” ayon kay Eleazar. “Definitely, for these […]

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Duterte fires PhilHealth chief Dela Serna amid allegations of excessive travels vs her

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte removed  Celestina Ma. Jude Dela Serna as interim chief of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Chief following accusations of excessive travels against her. PhilHealth Board Member Roy Ferrer was named acting chief of the agency by the President, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said in a letter. dated June 1. De la Serna incurred at least P627,000 worth of trips to and from Bohol and hotel stays even after only a year […]

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Duterte fires Customs deputy commissioner Prudente

  (Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, May 30, fired a Customs deputy commissioner. The President made the announcement of the dismissal of Noel Patrick Sales Prudente during the condemnation of smuggled luxury vehicles. He cited Prudente’s alleged excessive travels to Singapore and Europe for his dismissal. “He is now under investigation by the House. Matagal yang investigation sa House. I will cut short the agony of Congress,” Duterte said. According to Duterte, the […]

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