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Read more about the article Monstrous traffic haunts back as Diversion Road closed anew
GRIDLOCK. Matina Aplaya portion of Davao City's Mac Arthur Highway (CCTV image from Davao City Public Safety Security Command Center)

Monstrous traffic haunts back as Diversion Road closed anew

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) gave no assurance that the road clearing operations along the Diversion Road will be done on Monday, October 30.

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Read more about the article Duterte urges Congress anew: expedite passage of BBL
President Rodrigo Duterte received a draft of the newly proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in a turnover ceremony at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on July 17, 2017. Joining the President are (from left) Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairman Murad Ebrahim, Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) Chair Ghazali Jaafar, and MILF Peace Implementing Panel Chair Mohagher Iqbal. (ROLANDO MAILO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

Duterte urges Congress anew: expedite passage of BBL

Before heading to Japan for his official visit, President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to push for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law on Sunday, October 29 adding that not acting on it may cause trouble in the country.

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Read more about the article Duterte seeks Japan’s ‘best’ help in rebuilding Marawi City
President Rodrigo Duterte emphasizes how Japan has been supporting the country in its pursuit of peace and development in Mindanao during his speech at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on October 29, 2017 prior to his departure for a two-day visit to Japan. (JOEY DALUMPINES/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

Duterte seeks Japan’s ‘best’ help in rebuilding Marawi City

President Rodrigo Duterte hopes to get the "best" assistance of the Japanese government to aid the Philippines in reconstructing Marawi City, a provincial capital in southern Philippines that was devastated by almost five months of fighting between ISIS-inspired militants and government forces.

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Read more about the article ‘I said so before,’ Duterte on Trump’s declaration of ‘national emergency’ on opioid addiction
President Rodrigo Duterte during his speech during the 25th founding anniversary of the Center for Brighter Beginnings, Inc. (CBB) at the Davao Convention and Trade Center in Davao City on October 27, 2017. (RENE LUMAWAG/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

‘I said so before,’ Duterte on Trump’s declaration of ‘national emergency’ on opioid addiction

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has a word for his critics after US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency because of the drug problem.

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Read more about the article ‘Fighting the bad guys’: Duterte explains leadership style to Davao preschoolers
President Rodrigo Duterte during his speech during the 25th founding anniversary of the Center for Brighter Beginnings, Inc. (CBB) at the Davao Convention and Trade Center in Davao City on October 27, 2017. (ROBINSON NIÑAL JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

‘Fighting the bad guys’: Duterte explains leadership style to Davao preschoolers

How did President Rodrigo Duterte explain his strong leadership style to a group of young students who are mostly preschoolers?

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