The Davao City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Dabaw) started its November 12 session with an internal matter – the tardiness of city councilors.
Davao City First District Councilor Bernard Al-ag defended his widely criticized trek to the no-trek zone in Tagurano, Toril two weeks ago that he was consulting with residents whose livelihoods are affected by the closure of the area.
A total of 98 aspirants have filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COC) with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Davao City for the 2025 Midterm Elections.
Three political families – Nograles, Garcia and Al-ag – have formed a coalition to challenge the control of the Duterte family in Davao City politics.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte made true of his announcement Saturday to run again for mayor of Davao City, as he filed his certificate of candidacy on Monday, October 7, 2024, with his son incumbent mayor Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte as his running mate for vice mayor.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte said he is open to run for mayor of Davao City again in the 2025 midterm election.
Speculations are rife that the Garcia political clan of Davao’s second district has shifted alliance to the Marcoses for this midterm election.
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Preacher Apollo Quiboloy, the subject of a 16-day search by police in his Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) property in Davao City, surrendered to authorities on Sunday evening, September 8 and was flown to Manila for detention as he faces trafficking and abuse charges.
The Makabayan Coalition, which consists of progressive party-lists and sectoral organizations, is fielding a lineup for the 2025 senatorial elections consisting of activists, party-list lawmakers and leaders from the marginalized groups.
