18th city council takes oath
Incoming and re-elected councilors from three districts in Davao City took their oath during the last session of the 17th City Council, Tuesday, June 28.
Davao city employees to get P10K as Duterte exits
Local government employees here will be enjoying an early Christmas treat from outgoing City Mayor and President-elect, Rodrigo Duterte, who promised P10,000 educational assistance for those with plantilla (regular) positions.
Duterte: If I can go back in time, I would not run for President
The 71-year old Duterte said if someone asks him for advice because he is interested to run for President, he would tell him not to do it “unless you really have the passion, to death, about your country.”
PDP-Laban standard bearer Rodrigo Duterte clenches his fist as he greets the crowd during the release of the New People's Army prisoners in San Luis, Agusan del Sur on Tuesday, May 3. Duterte also received six prisoners of war released by the NPAs last week. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Group tells Army: don’t be saboteurs of peace activity
A network of peace advocates, which is hosting a three-day peace activity here denied that their events are organized by the National Democratic Front as alleged by a statement from the Army last week.
Piñol: Every region must be rice sufficient
Incoming Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol demanded the local government to guarantee sufficiency of rice supply to ensure food production, and welfare of local farmers and other producers.