In San Joaquin, a timber worker was beaten to death by Barangay officials BEATEN TO DEATH? – A timber worker identified as Policarpio Sarmiento was brutally beaten to death by three individuals in a tragic incident that took place in San Joaquin, Iloilo. The suspects were identified as Raffy Namogot, the SK chairman, Elmer Segurigan, … Read more
Listing unvaxxed residents must not violate the right to privacy, according to CHR. CHR — On Wednesday, the Commission on Human Rights reminded barangay officials that submitting a list of unvaxxed residents must not result in a violation of the residents’ right to privacy. With the recent directive of the Department of the Interior and … Read more
Barangay officials allegedly involved in an illegal street boxing event in Gagalangin, Tondo will face charges before the Office of the Ombudsman filed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) according to Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya. “Magpa-file din po kami sa Office of the Ombudsman ng mga kaso laban sa kapitan. Lumalabas po … Read more
BIR wanted barangay officials to help field officers in serving notifications to taxpayers. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued an order instructing field officers to bring along barangay officials in serving notifications to taxpayers. This, as BIR Commissioner Caesar Dulay issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 110-2020 in order to ensure the collection of deficiency … Read more
397 local officials will be facing charges over anomalies on cash assistance, according to DILG. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said that 397 barangay and local government officials were facing criminal charges for anomalies in the distribution of cash assistance. Aside from 397 local executives who were facing criminal charges, a … Read more
Resident Asking For Relief Goods Reportedly Mauled by Barangay Officials CALOOCAN CITY – Several barangay officials of Caloocan City reportedly attacked and jailed a male resident asking for relief goods. Over the past few weeks, most Filipino people are struggling with the financial necessities due to the enhanced community quarantine. The lockdown orders affect the … Read more