By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the International Criminal Court for what she described as a weak argument in its opposition to the interim release of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The ICC prosecution earlier claimed that the elder Duterte could use his influence to pressure witnesses linked to the investigation…
PRRD in healthier days. By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Concerns are mounting within the Duterte family and friends over the health of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, who is currently detained at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. The Duterte family members reported that the former President has noticeably lost weight since…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte strongly criticized an opposition bloc’s warning addressed to foreign governments against accepting his father, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, should his request for interim release be granted. In a statement over the weekend Rep. Duterte said it would be no surprise…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go chose to mark his birthday on Saturday, June 14, by spending it with local fishermen in Davao del Norte, reaffirming his commitment to serve the country’s grassroots sectors, especially those who work tirelessly to help attain food security. In a heartfelt gathering by the sea, Go joined the fisherfolk in a…
They kidnapped and incarcerated former President Rodrigo R. Duterte because of alleged crime against humanity. Before he was detained the International Court of Justice read to him the charges that led to his arrest. To prove his culpability the court clearly stated that he is being held accountable for the murder of 43 persons in…
*Welcomes Anti-POGO bill approval he co-authored -Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go reiterated his full support for a complete and uncompromising ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), underscoring the threats these activities have evidently brought in to public peace and order. “As a co-author of this measure, I have long called for the permanent banning of…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Eleven out of the 14 monkeypox (mpox) cases recorded at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) are also individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a medical health officer confirmed over the weekend. SPMC chief Dr. Ricardo Audan revealed during the Wednesdays Media Forum in a mall here that…
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has delivered an emotional message to his family, encouraging his children to remain resilient during challenging times and to lead lives filled with purpose and faith. The message was shared by his youngest daughter, Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, through a post on her Instagram account on the evening…
📸Senator Bong Go facebook page Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, expressed deep concern over the Department of Health’s recent report showing a staggering 500 percent increase in HIV cases in the Philippines. According to the DOH, from January to March this year, the country recorded an average…
Photo Courtesy: REUTERS It is tragic and incredible to know that even in the area of tourism the Philippines is the laggard among the Asean countries. Ours is a country endowed with so many natural gifts of nature compared to our neighbors but tourists are avoiding us like plague. Thailand made it to an exclusive…
