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Read more about the article Sara Duterte takes oath as country’s 15th vice president
Sara Duterte took her oath as the Philippines’ next vice president before Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando in Davao City on June 19, 2022. Her father, outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, and mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, accompanied her on stage. (screengrab from RTVM's Facebook live)

Sara Duterte takes oath as country’s 15th vice president

Sara Duterte-Carpio has formally taken her oath as the country’s 15th vice president on Sunday, June 19, at the city’s San Pedro Square where thousands gathered to witness the historic moment.

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Read more about the article FULL TEXT: Inaugural speech of Vice President Sara Duterte
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio delivers her inaugural speech on Sunday, June 19. (Screengrab from RTVM's Facebook live )

FULL TEXT: Inaugural speech of Vice President Sara Duterte

When I committed myself to governance and public service, I was also determined to finish three consecutive terms as Mayor. That will not happen anymore. I am now the Vice President-Elect.

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Read more about the article Envi groups denounce San Miguel Corp. over fossil fuel expansion
Children of protesters belonging to the Riverwatch group join in the call against San Miguel Corporation’s planned expansion of its fossil fuel operations. (Photo courtesy of the Power for the People Coalition)

Envi groups denounce San Miguel Corp. over fossil fuel expansion

Mindanao-based environmental organizations, together with cause-oriented advocates across the nation, have criticized San Miguel Corporation (SMC) for its massive plans on new fossil fuel power plants.

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Read more about the article In CDO, dad mulls national econ summit to resolve looming crisis
Cagayan de Oro Councilor George Goking (3rd from left) joins the City Price Coordinating Council inspecting team to check the prices of basic commodities in the city’s malls and major supermarkets on June 1, 2022. (Photo courtesy of the Cagayan de Oro City Information Office)

In CDO, dad mulls national econ summit to resolve looming crisis

To address the skyrocketing prices of fuel and basic commodities, a member of the local council in this city plans to hold the economic summit, as soon as all elected officials are sworn into office next month.

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