Photo Courtesy: Col. Raymund Dante Lachica A senior officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has formally disputed allegations made against him in an affidavit, asserting that the claims lack factual and institutional basis. In a counter-affidavit, Colonel Raymund Dante P. Lachica issued a detailed rebuttal to Ramil L. Madriaga’s statements, challenging key assertions…
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go expressed support for measures that promote transparency in law enforcement operations following the Senate’s approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 1908, or the proposed Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Act, on Monday, March 16. Go co-sponsored the bill, which seeks to mandate the use of body-worn cameras by…
Davao City is festive. The Most Livable and Most Peaceful City in the country is celebrating its 89th Araw ng Dabaw and for varied reasons. It is now listed in the exclusive 10 richest cities in the Philippines and more. With its healthy investment climate capitalists from all over the country have partnered with local…
In Photo: Motorcycle-riding Sen. Bong Go reaches out to Davao city fire victims. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go personally visited families displaced by a recent fire in Lower Dampa, Barangay Magtuod, Davao City, following the incident that occurred on March 3. During his visit, Go personally met with the affected residents and checked on their condition…
Photo Courtesy: Araw ng Davao facebook page Every year, Araw ng Dabaw is celebrated with color, music, and pride. Streets fill with parades, communities gather in celebration, and the people of Davao City commemorate the founding of a city that has become a symbol of discipline, resilience, and unity. But beyond the festivities lies a…
In a nation where millions of Filipinos wake before dawn, endure traffic, toil under the sun, and surrender a portion of their hard-earned income to taxes, the least they deserve is a government that treats TRUTH and ACCOUNTABILITY with seriousness! Yet increasingly, what the public sees is not a relentless pursuit of truth, but a…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte criticized the proceedings of the International Criminal Court against his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying Western countries are using the tribunal as a political tool against developing nations. In an interview with the supporters at The Hague, Netherlands, Mayor Duterte questioned both the…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized the House Committee on Justice’s ruling that found the third and fourth impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte sufficient in form and substance. Rep. Duterte said the decision was unsurprising but demonstrated how some members of Congress allegedly use impeachment…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice Pres. Sara Duterte has appealed to the public to reconsider organizing motorcades and vehicle caravans as a form of protest, citing the recent rise in fuel prices and growing concerns over air and noise pollution. In a statement on Tuesday, March 3, Vice President Duterte said such activities…
As one of the authors of the proposed measure, he underscored its clear objective. “As one of the authors, the core intention of this bill is very clear: to ensure that the Tertiary Education Subsidy or TES allocation is granted to those students who are truly in need. Simula po nang nalagdaan ni former President…
