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Read more about the article Today’s View : Barangay Elections – A Microcosm of Patronage Politics

Today’s View : Barangay Elections – A Microcosm of Patronage Politics

The festive atmosphere is of course a masquerade. Behind the merriment and the hullabaloo are the clandestine vote-buying and other shady deals that transpire in the dark between patrons and candidates. The patrons are usually figures from a political party or a political dynasty. . And there are more happenings between the candidates and followers, and so on and so forth. Oh, sometimes, between the contending bets themselves!

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Read more about the article NPA taxation a reality, just pay them – Duterte

NPA taxation a reality, just pay them – Duterte

“It’s a fundamental question for business: is it good to do business in the mountains? Do we give in to them? it’s a reality that has to be talked openly, since the NPA is more active now in Region 11, notwithstanding the statements from the AFP” Mayor Duterte said.

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Read more about the article Uso-uso drivers not among 300 violators
ALARM. A traffic enforcer in Davao City issues a violation ticket against a cab driver for illegal terminal, when he parked his vehicle outside the school along Roxas Street. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Uso-uso drivers not among 300 violators

City’s traffic officials announced that around 300 drivers were caught over the week for violating traffic and vehicle rules, but none of them were the uso-uso (fast engine) drivers.

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“Outrageous” fiscal’s dismissal vs. Army suspects marks Tampakan massacre 1st anniversary

“As families and friends commemorate the death of Juvy Capion and her two sons, the decision comes as an insult to the family and to all the victims of human rights violations,” said Bayan Muna Partylist Representative Carlos Zarate

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