NATIONAL
Sen. Bong Go reaffirms loyalty to Duterte family
*Says the country’s economic recovery and stability depends in Sara’s presidency “Balatan niyo man ako, tingnan niyo Duterte pa rin yan.” With this striking remark, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go underscored the depth of his loyalty to the Duterte family, framing his political identity as inseparable from theirs while reiterating that the country’s return to stability...
REGIONAL
City creates inter-agency task force amid oil crisis
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte signed an executive order on Monday, creating an inter-agency task force to coordinate government response to rising fuel prices and their impact on basic goods and economic activity. Executive Order No. 07, Series of 2026, aims to establish a city-level Inter-Agency Task Force on Emergency Socioeconomic Crisis...
OPINION
Foresight or Controversy: When Early Initiatives Are Misunderstood| Foresight or Controversy: When Early Initiatives Are Misunderstood
By Karl Yngojo, Mindanao Chairman of Kamanggagawa Party List In public service, timing is everything. And acting early can sometimes invite criticism before it earns recognition. When Governor Edwin Jubahib disclosed that Davao del Norte had initiated exploratory talks with foreign partners to help secure a more stable fuel supply, the response from critics was...
BUSINESS
Davao City bares plan to lure more investors
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The City Government of Davao will implement an expanded package of tax incentives to encourage new investments and strengthen the city’s overall business climate. Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz, chairperson of the Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry, said the new measure will take effect on April 28, following growing inquiries...