Read more about the article Election watchdog tells bets: Stop using gov’t funds, resources to woo votes
FILE PHOTO.This picture was taken in May 9, 2013. A passerby ignores the campaign posters of both local and national candidates that practically cover this side of Davao City’s Buhangin District. (davaotoday.com photo by Wether b. Saldaña)

Election watchdog tells bets: Stop using gov’t funds, resources to woo votes

Political hopefuls should stop using government funds and resources to woo votes, a poll watchdog said on Tuesday as the campaign period for senators and party-list groups officially started today, February 12 with political bets on a campaign trail to woo votes from voters across the country.

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Groups blast military for ‘illegally’ detaining 2 women HR workers

A militant human rights group on Monday lambasted the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for allegedly detaining two women who were human rights workers in Cagayan de Oro City, in what they described as a sweeping crackdown against groups critical to the Duterte administration.

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Read more about the article Solon tells NBI to dismantle  ‘Kapa’ scam
Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Representative Jericho "Koko" Nograles said the motives, timing, and substance of the impeachment complaint lodged by Magdalo Rep?.? Gary Alejano against President Rodrigo Duterte were questionable. Nograles made the comments on Thursday's (March 23) Kapehan sa Apo View in Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Solon tells NBI to dismantle ‘Kapa’ scam

A lawmaker has called on the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to step up efforts in dismantling the operations of KAPA Community Ministry International, Inc that is involved in what he termed as “large-scale investment fraud” in key cities in Mindanao, luring investors with a promise of bigger earnings.

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Read more about the article Peace group: Murder of NDFP consultant Randy Malayao a big blow to peace process
Photo from Felix Randy P. Malayao's Facebook account

Peace group: Murder of NDFP consultant Randy Malayao a big blow to peace process

The peace group Sowing the Seeds of Peace (SSP) said the death of National Democratic Front peace consultant was a big blow to the peace process and apparently sends a chilling effects to peace advocates.

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