Author Archives: ACE R. MORANDANTE
By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE | Davao Today
Consumer group fears that the loan would result in an increase in water rate, like what happened in the ’80s and ’90s when the DCWD borrowed heavily from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA).
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte hands out 10 thousand pesos, as financial assistance, to wounded soldier Joseph Zamora of the…
Despite the drizzle, some 200 people await the arrival of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for over an hour near Gov. Generoso I bridge in Bankerohan. The President barely stays five minutes before leaving for the gathering of town mayors at Grand Regal Hotel. (davaotoday.com photo by Marilou M. Aguirre)
By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE | Davao Today
Short of admitting the failure of the Arroyo administration to stamp out the Communist rebellion, Gonzales told local peace executives there are only two choices left: either craft a really good local government counter-insurgency strategy or extend the term of the President. He said Arroyo wishes to finish the Communist rebellion when her term ends in 2010, but with only two and a half years left in her term, he doubts if the government can achieve it.
Early Bird? This barangay ID card, which contains the photo and personal information (such as address, blood type, height, SSS, TIN and contact numbers) of the holder is already being distributed in the city barangays of Catalunan Grande and Wilfredo Aquino. The cards issued to residents include the photo of Paolo Duterte, the president of the Association of Barangay Councils and son of the city mayor. Kadamay, the urban-poor group, urged the young Duterte to recall the ID and stop the implementation of the barangay ID system, saying that it raises privacy concerns and violates civil liberties. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)
By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE | Davao Today
According to the NPA, Ferrazini only became the target of the Ka Paking Guimbaolibot Red Partisan Brigade after he was proven guilty of giving logistical, financial and intelligence support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the hinterland of Toril.
Members of the urban poor group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) fear that the barangay ID system already in place…
By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE | Davao Today
Although the ordinance allows women temporary reprieve in the workplace, it does not seek to reduce womens multiple burden at home. In fact, Ibuyan pointed out that the ordinance will help working women serve their families better.
By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE | Davao Today
Paolo Duterte, recently elected as ABC president, wants to duplicate the move of ABC vice-president Leo Aquino, who implemented the ID system in the village of Wilfedo Aquino in the citys second district, during his term.
