DAVAO CITY ---Former President Rodrigo Duterte is now at the Congress’ Quad Committee as it resumes hearings on the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that marked his administration's war on drugs. The hearing is expected to address long-standing questions and concerns about human rights abuses that occurred during Duterte's six-year tenure, which was defined by an aggressive … [Read more...] about Duterte faces Quad Committee today in Marathon Hearing on Extrajudicial Killings
Mindanao Politics
Senators failed to get what they wanted from Duterte
Under oath, former President Rodrigo Duterte told the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee that he would take full moral and legal responsibility for all his orders during his presidency. This bold admission came as he bluntly acknowledged the urgent need to combat the drug menace that he claimed was harming the youth and enriching narcopoliticians in their pursuit of power for … [Read more...] about Senators failed to get what they wanted from Duterte
Council candidate fatally shot dead in Maguindanao
COTABATO CITY – The police in Maguindanao province will establish a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) following the tragic killing of a candidate for municipal councilor in the upcoming 2025 elections, confirmed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The victim, identified as Toto Gogo Kensa, 45, was riding a motorcycle with his wife, Bai Norhaiya, from Shariff … [Read more...] about Council candidate fatally shot dead in Maguindanao
4 Caraga governors seek reelection in 2025 polls
BUTUAN CITY – Four incumbent governors in the Caraga Region have officially filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs), seeking re-election in the May 2025 midterm elections. In Agusan del Norte, Governor Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante filed her COC on Tuesday, aiming for a second term. Similarly, Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. has filed for re-election … [Read more...] about 4 Caraga governors seek reelection in 2025 polls
2 congressmen, 4 others to vie for Zamboanga City mayoralty
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The two sitting congressmen of this city, along with four other candidates, have filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) for the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm elections. John Christian Babiera, the city’s election officer, confirmed Wednesday that the candidates include 1st District Rep. Khymer Olaso, 2nd District Rep. Jose Manuel Dalipe, former … [Read more...] about 2 congressmen, 4 others to vie for Zamboanga City mayoralty
