By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte joined Dabavaoeños at the Thanksgiving Mass at San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City, marking the formal opening of the 2026 Kadayawan Festival last Thursday. Duterte said she was pleased to attend the Thanksgiving Mass, presided over by Romulo G. Valles and attended by city officials,…
For many Filipinos, the President’s latest State of the Nation Address was not merely a report of accomplishments. It was a test of credibility. After years of hearing promises of reform, efficiency, accountability, and prosperity, many citizens tuned in hoping for answers to the questions that continue to haunt the nation. 🤔 They expected clarity…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, July 15, filed Senate Bill No. 2331, otherwise known as the Masterplan for Infrastructure and National Development (MIND) Act, seeking to institutionalize a long-term, coordinated approach to infrastructure planning through the establishment of a 30-year Comprehensive Infrastructure Development Masterplan (CIDMP) and the creation of the Masterplan for Infrastructure and…
Vice President Sara Duterte warned supporters to remain vigilant about national affairs and reiterated her earlier concern in the country’s political situation ahead of the 2028 elections. “We do not know if we still have a country by 2028,” Vice President Duterte said, adding that she was also uncertain whether elections would be held in…
*Rep. Polong asks Dizon to look for JICA flood control plan By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the immediate dredging of the Talomo River after learning that the waterway had allegedly not been desilted for about 10 years. The DPWH Secretary said that the flooding…
Sen.. Christopher “Bong” Go challenged young leaders to stay grounded in the realities faced by ordinary Filipinos, standing firm against corruption, and leading with compassion during the Romblon Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Congress 2026 held on Wednesday, July 22, at the Golden Phoenix Hotel in Pasay City. An adopted son of Romblon, Go joined around 300…
The Philippines may now carry the label of an upper middle-income economy, but does this classification truly reflect the daily lives of ordinary Filipinos? Is it something the President should celebrate with pride when millions of families continue to struggle with rising food prices, stagnant wages, and the high cost of living? Economic classifications are…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte remains the leading choice for president in the 2028 elections, based on the latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan survey conducted from June 28 to July 3, 2026. The survey showed Duterte with 49 percent voter support when respondents were asked whom they would vote…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City continues to attract international attention and gain growing opportunities for foreign partnerships and investments following its participation in the Green Empowerment Seminar for ASEAN Countries in Beijing, China. The seminar was recently attended by Councilor Radge Ibuyan, chairperson of the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization, and…
By Austin Ong,Philippines China Friendship Society Saying that China, its people, or its government is inherently racist toward Filipinos is an oversimplification and counterproductive to building international cooperation. Of course there are individuals everywhere who hold prejudices, and any mistreatment should be acknowledged and addressed. But painting an entire country or its institutions with one…
