The Duterte administration is keen on pushing the development of Mindanao through the building of at least three major infrastructures that will have an impact on the island’s economy.
The implementation of the martial law in Mindanao in light of the crisis in Marawi City has not stopped investors and business people from all over the island to participate in the biggest gathering of key players in the business sector.
To ensure the conviction of criminal offenders, prosecutors must no longer be “passive” but must be resourceful in gathering additional evidence other than what the law enforcers give them, a Department of Justice (DOJ) official said.
A fisherman prepares his net before he sails to catch fish in the waters of Barangay Loguilo, in Alubijid town, Misamis Oriental, on Saturday, September 2. Fishing has remained as one of the villagers' main source of income. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)
After Mayor Oscar Moreno barely secured a Writ of Preliminary Injunction (WPI) from the six corruption cases filed against him over an equipment rental from 2007-2012 when he was still the governor of Misamis Oriental, the local chief executive found himself in a legal battle once again when the Ombudsman issued another dismissal order for him.