Davao emergency rescue group conducts tsunami and earthquake drills
The readiness of Davao emergency rescue unit was challenged anew as it conducted a city-wide full scale tsunami and earthquake drill at the Crocodile Park on Friday, July 22.
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. (davaotoday.com file photo)
Mayor Sara Duterte is not resigning
Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte said she will be reporting for duty on Saturday, July 23 dispensing rumors of her alleged plan to resign as city mayor.
UNFAIR. Datu Gunding, leader of a community of Manobos in Sitio Katindo, Brgy. Malibatuan in Arakan, North Cotabato, laments the unfair trade practices that beset Lumad farmers. He said that after four months worth of labor in the fields, even a bountiful harvest of corn only yields him roughly P1,000 after the additional costs of shelling and trucking. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
?After Kidapawan ‘massacre’, farmers in Arakan still lack gov?’t support
While they are waiting for the harvest season, Datu Gunding said they hope they get aid from the government.
FAREWELL. President-elect Rodrigo Roa Duterte waves his hand to say goodbye to government employees at the City Hall of Davao on Monday, June 27. The former city mayor will take his oath as President of the country on June 30 in Malacañang. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Pres. Duterte expected to join Kadayawan Festival
Law enforcers here will institute tighter security measures for the upcoming Kadayawan festival as a police official confirmed the attendance of President Rodrigo Duterte to the annual celebration.
BJMP inadequate to absorb convicted drug-related individuals
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)has expressed its concern over the growing number of drug-related prisoners which might further congest the jails in the region.