NATIONAL
VP Sara slams PBBM over poor performance
DAVAO CITY – Vice Pres. Sara Duterte criticized the administration of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over the weekend accusing it of poor governance, failure to address the country’s pressing problems, and suppression of dissent. In a statement issued following a gathering along EDSA, Duterte said the turnout reflected what she described as the growing public...
REGIONAL
Council to bolster mental health and school security
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is strengthening mental health services and school safety following recent violent incidents involving students in different parts of the country. Councilor Lorenzo Villafuerte, chairperson of the Committee on Social Services, said the city already has programs under its Mental Health Code but needs more social...
OPINION
Leadership Accountability (Mindful by Jay Ledesma)
“You’re going to mess up. So instead of trying to be perfect, learn how to be accountable.” – Whitney Goodman Leadership and accountability must come together. Accountability is when you accept responsibility for the consequences of your actions, words, and decisions. As a leader, you must not only hold your people accountable but you are expected to exemplify...
BUSINESS
Davao City, DCWD sends aid to Socsargen and Davao Occ.
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Government dispatched relief assistance to communities severely affected by the recent earthquake in parts of Soccsksargen and the Davao Region. A total of 4,000 boxes of relief goods and 3,000 one-liter bottles of drinking water were delivered to General Santos City, several areas in Sarangani province, and Jose Abad...