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
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Former President Duterte figure’s potential comeback as City Mayor
DAVAO CITY --- Former President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his controversial war on drugs during his presidency, is now making a strong statement as he hints at a potential comeback as the Mayor of Davao City. Duterte's history with the war on drugs dates back to his time as the President and as Davao City Mayor for two decades, when he focused a significant part of his … [Read more...] about Former President Duterte figure’s potential comeback as City Mayor
Former President Duterte condemns “Overkill” in arrest of Quiboloy
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has strongly condemned the actions of police officers from the Police Regional Office XI when they served the warrant of arrest of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) on Monday, June 10. Describing the use of force as "excessive and unnecessary," Duterte criticized the officers who were … [Read more...] about Former President Duterte condemns “Overkill” in arrest of Quiboloy
Facebook Page of Duterte’s program removed amid controversy over SMNI’s broadcasts
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Facebook page “Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa” of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), a platform where former President Rodrigo Duterte frequently shared his views, has been taken down by Facebook. The page was a significant outlet for Duterte’s commentaries on various national issues and had garnered a substantial following. In a … [Read more...] about Facebook Page of Duterte’s program removed amid controversy over SMNI’s broadcasts
Duterte’s Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod forged ranks
DAVAO CITY --- A jampacked crowd with an estimated 2,000 members in attendance highlighted the forging of the old and new members in a mass oath-taking of Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod at the SMX Center here on Saturday night, May 18. The past and present leaders and members belonging to the local group convened but there were members who were not allowed entry to the event, … [Read more...] about Duterte’s Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod forged ranks
