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Read more about the article Sara Duterte takes oath as country’s 15th vice president
Sara Duterte took her oath as the Philippines’ next vice president before Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando in Davao City on June 19, 2022. Her father, outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, and mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, accompanied her on stage. (screengrab from RTVM's Facebook live)

Sara Duterte takes oath as country’s 15th vice president

Sara Duterte-Carpio has formally taken her oath as the country’s 15th vice president on Sunday, June 19, at the city’s San Pedro Square where thousands gathered to witness the historic moment.

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Read more about the article Abuse on women, children goes digital during pandemic
Talikala shares a screenshot of a Facebook conversation that involves trafficking of minors in Davao City. (Mick Basa / davaotoday.com)

Abuse on women, children goes digital during pandemic

Talikala, a non-government organization, said that women and young children remain the vulnerable target of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). This as many poor Filipinos would do everything to alleviate their sorry situation.

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Read more about the article Duterte tells son Baste: learn to kill if you want to be mayor
Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte (davaotoday.com file photo)

Duterte tells son Baste: learn to kill if you want to be mayor

President Rodrigo Duterte joined the miting de avance of Hugpong ng Pagbabago-Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (HNP-HTL) on Friday and advised his youngest son, Vice Mayor and mayoral candidate Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte to kill if he wants to be mayor of Davao City.

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Read more about the article Workers and unions in Davao City support Leni
Labor leaders from various unions led the march of workers in Davao City united in their call to end contractualization. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Workers and unions in Davao City support Leni

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Ryan Resoda, a teacher in Erico Nograles National High School, hopes the next president could offer a better policy on education. News reports highlight students' complaints…

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