Read more about the article Baste Duterte sworn in as vice mayor, but may assume mayoral post
LOOK: Sebastian "Baste" Duterte formally took his oath as acting mayor of Davao City amid the absence of his father, mayor-elect Rodrigo Duterte, who remains in detention at The Hague for alleged crimes against humanity committed during his presidency.(Kath M.Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Baste Duterte sworn in as vice mayor, but may assume mayoral post

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Outgoing Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte took oath as vice mayor during a ceremony at Davao's Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall on Friday, June 27, but…

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Gabriela party-list appeals for Comelec proclamation after Duterte Youth’s cancellation

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -With the start of the 20th Congress this July 28, women groups in Davao appealed to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to proclaim Gabriela Women Party (GWP)…

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Read more about the article Pride Month: Still Marching,but losing meaning
RAINBOW FLAGS. Members of the LGBT community wave colorful rainbow flags as they pass by along Bolton Street in Davao City for the Pride March held Friday, August 25. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Pride Month: Still Marching,but losing meaning

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Every June, streets around the world erupt with color. Flags wave, music blares, and thousands of people march side by side. Scheduled for June 22 at…

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Read more about the article Life is Here? Davao is world’s 3rd congested and 8th slowest city
LIFE ON THE ROAD. Commuters in Davao have to endure the crunch of traffic congestion in downtown areas, which is now a challenging routine in the urban life for students and workers rushing to their schedules. (WENDYL GERONIMO/ Davao Today)

Life is Here? Davao is world’s 3rd congested and 8th slowest city

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- On a humid Monday morning, call center agent Ardin Bitad, sinks into the decrepit jeepney seat looking forward to her bed after a long graveyard shift.…

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