Read more about the article Relief goods used for vote buying in DavOr
Witnesses say they receive PHP 600 each to vote for Arturo Monday, a candidate for mayor. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)

Relief goods used for vote buying in DavOr

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

Poll watchdog Kontra Daya said vote buying in Davao Oriental “is a common knowledge,” this is as they monitored fraud, corruption and violence in Pablo-hit areas like Lupon, Mati and Baganga.

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Malanyaon’s party-mate resorts to last minute vote buying

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

Jeffrey (not his real name) said his wife and the rest of the 1,700 residents in their village were also given the same amount each by one Elisa Madulog at around 11 AM Sunday.  “They prepared a list of those who will vote and who will not," he said.

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NDF orders the release of military, police captives

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

Somo and Sopo, according to Del Mundo, “are requisites to ensure the safe and orderly process of the release of the POWs to the International Committee of the Red Cross, concerned provincial officials of the Aquino government and church leaders, who shall then turn over the POWs to their respective families.”

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Read more about the article Kris Aquino asks Duterte’s support for 2016
KRIS & RODY. Presidential sister and celebrity Kris Aquino (left) asks Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s support for her planned candidacy in the 2016 elections during the campaign rally Thursday night. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)

Kris Aquino asks Duterte’s support for 2016

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

However, what’s become clearer by the day is Kris’s intent to run in 2016. Although she made no mention what particular elective position she’s aspiring, Duterte himself said Kris “will run for Senator.”

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Read more about the article PNoy’s stand on labor issues slammed
Government employees like those from Davao City Water District are fighting for PHP 6,000 increase in their salary. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

PNoy’s stand on labor issues slammed

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

“The government’s existing policy on labor is clear: cheap, docile labor.” -- Joel Maglungsod, Anakpawis Party-list second nominee

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