Photo Courtesy: Rep. Isidro Ungab. DAVAO CITY – In a rare display of political dissent, members of the so-called “Davao Bloc” abstained from participating in the vote for Speaker of the House on Tuesday, July 30, opting instead to walk out of the session in protest of what they called a profoundly flawed and politicized…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go emphasized the need for sustained and well-targeted measures to support farmers and fisherfolk, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), which outlined several agricultural priorities. Go said programs to expand production, lower food prices, and invest in rural infrastructure must be designed to benefit producers on…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte expressed gratitude to her legal team, supporters, and all who stood by her following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling declaring the fourth impeachment complaint against her unconstitutional. In her statement released Wednesday, July 30, Vice President Duterte said she was “deeply thankful” to the members…
cover photo: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/ By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the Articles of Impeachment filed against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte was unconstitutional, citing violations of the one-year impeachment ban and due process. Court spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting announced the unanimous decision on Friday, saying the justices voted 13-0 to…
Photo courtesy: (Robinson Niñal Jr./ PNA ) One of the most beautiful coastal boulevards in the world is that of Davao City. A little over 17 kilometers it was contracted by the government in 2018 and awarded to a joint venture of Wee Eng Construction, Inc and Hi-View Resources and Development Corporation at the cost…
As Severe Tropical Storm Crising battered the Philippines and exacerbated southwest monsoon rains, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go underscored the urgent need for targeted, results-oriented flood control infrastructure and swift government action to mitigate the damage and protect the public, particularly with millions of students preparing to return to school by early August. Go highlighted both…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go secured the top spot in terms of both public approval and trust ratings based on the Publicus Asia, Inc.’s Pahayag 2025 Second Quarter survey, conducted from June 27 to 30. With an approval rating of 36 percent, Go capped a steady upward trajectory over the past year — 18 percent in…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Vice President Sara Z. Duterte has once again obtained the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit for 2024, marking its third consecutive year of receiving an unmodified opinion on its financial statements. In its latest annual audit report, the…
Photo courtesy: DPWH DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council expressed serious concerns on the possible economic impact on the region’s economy should the Supreme Court’s Writ of Kalikasan lead to a suspension of the construction of the vital Samal Island–Davao City bridge. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chair of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means,…
Peaceful cities do not come as a matter of course. It is a product of uncompromising leadership, law enforcement and discipline among others. This year’s most peaceful cities in the Philippines are Dumaguete and Davao. The two cities have distinct attributes however. Dumaguete City total land area is about 34 square kilometers with a population…
