DAVAO CITY – The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, dividing Filipinos between those who see this as a long-overdue reckoning for the thousands of victims of the war on drugs and those who believe it is a grave injustice against a leader who prioritized public safety above all else. For families of victims of … [Read more...] about Duterte’s Arrest: A Victory for EJK victims or an injustice to his legacy?
Opinion
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
OPINION : The War of the Turf vs. Political Vendetta
Recent developments in the Davao Region—from politics and policies to police reshuffling—have caught the attention not only of Davaoeños but also of Mindanaoans and even foreign observers. MinDA Leadership Conflict At the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), a turf war has erupted between newly appointed chairperson Leo Tereso A. Magno and his beleaguered predecessor, … [Read more...] about OPINION : The War of the Turf vs. Political Vendetta
Qatari Amir commends Filipinos’ contribution to Qatar’s progress
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani lauded on Monday the Filipino community in Qatar for their unwavering support and effective contribution to the development and progress of his country. “This is my pleasure to take this opportunity to praise the Filipino community residing in the State of Qatar and their effective contribution to the development, progress … [Read more...] about Qatari Amir commends Filipinos’ contribution to Qatar’s progress
Duterte wants Mindanao out of Philippine Republic
DAVAO CITY --- "We will secede from the Philippine Republic "This is the purpose of the Mindanao Independence Movement said former President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday night as he named former house speaker and Davao del Norte First District representative Pantaleon Alvarez to lead the group and start town hall meetings. Fed up of the imperial Manila bureaucracy … [Read more...] about Duterte wants Mindanao out of Philippine Republic
