COTABATO CITY — A member of the Barangay Peace Keeping Action Team was killed and five others were injured in a violent clash during the filing of candidacy for vice mayor on Tuesday in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur. The incident involved gunfire and stone-throwing following an attempt by a wanted individual with multiple legal cases to file his Certificate of Candidacy … [Read more...] about One killed, five Injured in during riot on the last day of COC Filing in Maguindanao Sur
Mindanao Politics
Hugpong expels Javi Garcia and Al-ag siblings over loyalty issues
DAVAO CITY — The Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod Party (HTLP) announced the expulsion of Councilor Javi Garcia Campos on Tuesday, following a thorough evaluation and deliberation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, the party declared, “We have made the prudent decision to expel Mr. Javi Garcia-Campos from our party.” Garcia’s expulsion comes on the heels of his … [Read more...] about Hugpong expels Javi Garcia and Al-ag siblings over loyalty issues
Duterte’s Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod expels Al-ag siblings
The expelled Al-ag siblings DAVAO CITY --- The Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod Party (HTLP) has expelled the Al-ag siblings—Councilors Bernard E. Al-ag of the 1st District and Wilberto E. Al-ag of the 3rd District, along with Punong Barangay Lilibeth Al-ag of Toril Proper and Punong Barangay Bernadette Al-ag of Bankas Heights—due to their alignment with another political … [Read more...] about Duterte’s Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod expels Al-ag siblings
Political rift widens between Governor Jubahib and Congressman Alvarez over vice governatorial seat
DAVAO CITY — The longstanding political alliance between Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib and First District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez has officially ended, marking a significant shift in the region's political landscape. The conflict between the two escalated when Governor Jubahib declined to support Alvarez's bid for the gubernatorial seat, citing the … [Read more...] about Political rift widens between Governor Jubahib and Congressman Alvarez over vice governatorial seat
Nograles resigns as CSC chair to pursue political bid
DAVAO CITY --- Karlo Nograles, the head of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), formally resigned from his position on Monday to signal his intention of running for public office in his hometown of Davao City. Unconfirmed reports say Nograles will challenge the mayoralty bid of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who filed his certificate of candidacy on Monday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Nograles resigns as CSC chair to pursue political bid
