Christy Isis ?Ice? Achanzar, a 24-year-old woman from Davao City, makes history as the first Filipina to graduate at the prestigious US military school West Point Academy. "Joining the military…
Although the Green Vote campaign recognizes Davao City’s efforts to protect the environment, the groups behind it insist more drastic actions are needed to realize these goals. Good governance, they say, plays a key role in protecting the environment. They blame corruption for much of the environmental destruction.
DAVAO CITY — This form of distance learning gives hope to competent but nondegree holders to stay in their job and earn that college degree.
Called ETEEAP (Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program), the educational scheme is being offered by the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) in Davao City.
That, in a nutshell, defines the elections in Davao City less than two months from now. The Dutertes are running virtually unopposed: for the first time ever, the city is faced with the possibility of having a father and his daughter occupying the top posts at City Hall. Incumbent councilors and congressmen, not surprisingly, have an edge over the independents and smaller political parties. Only the congressional race in the third district promises a real contest, with three politicians vying for the House seat.
Below is the list of candidates for the various positions in the city:
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