By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A lawmaker here filed a resolution strongly opposing the imposition of a 20% final withholding tax on interest income from bank deposits, a provision under Republic Act No. 12214, also known as the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA). The controversial provision, which takes effect on July 1, 2025,…
* Cites broader public interest * City dads praise CA decision By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Local leaders have expressed approval of the Court of Appeals’ recent decision to allow the continuation of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) bridge project, emphasizing its value to infrastructure growth while still recognizing the importance of protecting…
Photo Courtesy: Kap. Omar Duterte facebook page DAVAO CITY – Davao City second district Rep. Omar Vincent Duterte called on the Muslim community to preserve and promote their cultural heritage through traditional food and customs during the 122nd Araw ng Barangay Tigatto celebration in Buhangin District on Tuesday, July 15. A vibrant celebration of culture…
Photo courtesy: Hon Bonz Bon-bon Militar facebook page By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A city councilor revealed plans to introduce two key ordinances to enhance the city’s disaster management and security infrastructure, in a move to modernize the emergency response and strengthen public safety here. Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chair of the Committee on…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Newly appointed acting Police Regional Office–11 regional director, Police Brig. General Joseph R. Arguelles, commended the peace and order situation in Davao City during his first ten days in office, describing it as “very peaceful and calm” . “Davao City is truly a beautiful place. The peace and serenity…
The newly-assumed mayor of the first-class town of Baganga, Davo Oriental pledged to infuse life to a neglected municipal health program by expanding PhilHealth’s coverage to majority of the town’s 60,000 population. “It is a tall order but it can be done,” said Mayor Laureano “Lary” B. Taya, a former non-government organization worker who…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Mati City Health Office confirmed on Thursday, June 26, the city’s first monkeypox (mpox) case, prompting swift containment actions and a renewed public advisory on preventive health measures. City Health Officer Dr. Ben Hur G. Catbagan Jr. said in a statement that the patient initially sought medical guidance…
* Suspect is the same pimp accosted by Rep. Duterte By Ivy Tejano The long arms of the law finally caught up with a pimp posing as businessman who once played victim and accused Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte for grave threats, attempted murder assault after an altercation that took place in a bar in…
Davao City Congressman Paolo Z. Duterte was pummeled with criticisms by a throng of anti-Duterte critics and political propagandists in all media platforms when he was caught on video accosting a person described to be a helpless businessman. The man was a good copy to add to the vilification campaign against the Dutertes and because…
MEDIA STATEMENTJune 14, 2025 CSO LEADERS APPEAL TO PBBM TO IMMEDIATELY CONVENE THE GPH-MILF PEACE PANELS AND TO PROCEED WITH FIRST PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION We, the undersigned civil society organizations, express our grave concern over the deepening political turmoil and power struggles within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Transition Authority. These…
