In Duterte’s last term, Davao folk want some things done
Coming soon: Duterte-Nograles showdown in 2010
By Germelina A. Lacorte
Davao Today
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — First-district congressman Prospero Nograles, the majority floorleader of the House of Representatives and a Lakas stalwart, has been a political rival of for years of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. Twice in the past, he ran against the popular mayor but lost.
Despite the rivalry, their relationship has been largely civil over the years. But it would seem that, beginning in last May’s election and with Duterte’s decision to field his initially reluctant daughter, Sara, to run for vice mayor in the last elections, the gloves are off.
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At City Council, Sara shows why she is her father’s daughter
?I abhor stupidity and mediocre work,” Sara Duterte said in her inaugural speech. “So I respectfully request you to toe the line. Let us not forget that we do not serve at our own pleasure and at our own time.?
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Terror law can be misused vs student councils, publications
Students staged a rally in front of the University of Mindanao campus on Bolton Street to protest the implementation of the Human Security Act, which, they said, would impinge on democratic rights. The law, which will take effect on July 15, allows the formation of an "inter-school coordinating body" that, according to the students, would suppress student councils and student publications. (davaotoday.com photo by Tyrone A. Velez)
Prestigious photo mag picks Davao photog for Boracay assignment
Jojie Alcantara
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