Campaign period opens with a call for responsible voting
As this year's campaign period breaks the light of day, millions of Filipino voters on Tuesday, February 9, were reminded of their responsibilities in the country's democratic process.
ONLINE PETITION. Mylai Santos, a member of the Green Davao Coalition, calls for Davao residents to help their online petition reach 10,000 signatures. They are calling Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to veto the City Council's decision to remove the 10% green space requirement for developers who wish to build new projects in the city. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Davao ‘green space’ petitioners turn to cyberspace
Hope is not bleak for environmentalists aghast after the City Council removed the mandatory 10 percent green space requirement for new and future developments in the city.
Mindanao resilient despite unfortunate events – MinDA
Despite the unfortunate events that critics said will directly affect the growth of Mindanao, the island region will be able to arise from its challenges, its socioeconomic planning agency said.
Davao’s Duterte to begin presidential race in Manila’s largest slum
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will mark the beginning of his presidential race in this year's elections on Tuesday, February 9, in Manila's Tondo district.
NPA: Killed security chief behind Father Pops, ex-student journo’s slay
The New People’s Army (NPA) owned up the killing of a Cotabato province security chief on Sunday, February 7, saying it was meant to punish one of those who connived the deaths of several human rights defenders in Mindanao.