Duterte allies in Council back police, Duterte
By CHERYLL D. FIEL
Davao Today
Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, in a privilege speech during Tuesday’s session, said that the accusation of CHR Chair Eta Rosales was uncalled for.
HEATED POLITICS. Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte advises Joji Ilagan-Bian on Tuesday to get out of politics if she can’t “take the heat.” Bian, who’s running as a representative for second congressional district, has earlier asked to spare her husband from political bickering. She’s challenging Mylene Garcia-Albano, Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod’s bet, for the position. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Duterte defends police ops as “legal, proper, moral”
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
Speaking to reporters at Grand Men Seng Hotel Monday, the mayor defended the police action amidst criticisms from the Commission on Human Rights and Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte.
Activists get ready for Aquino’s 4th SONA
By TYRONE A. VELEZ
Davao Today
In a press conference held Monday, the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Southern Mindanao said they will mobilize thousands from the urban poor, farmers, workers, youth and indigenous peoples to show how the poor are reeling from government’s policies.
Raves, rants from Davao netizens over kidnappers’ slay
By Davao Today When news broke out of police operatives killing three suspected kidnappers and rescuing a kidnap victim in a downtown area reported shoot-out, social media network was swarmed…