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Read more about the article Baste Duterte sworn in as vice mayor, but may assume mayoral post
LOOK: Sebastian "Baste" Duterte formally took his oath as acting mayor of Davao City amid the absence of his father, mayor-elect Rodrigo Duterte, who remains in detention at The Hague for alleged crimes against humanity committed during his presidency.(Kath M.Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Baste Duterte sworn in as vice mayor, but may assume mayoral post

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Outgoing Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte took oath as vice mayor during a ceremony at Davao's Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall on Friday, June 27, but…

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Read more about the article Australia turns down hosting ex-Pres. Duterte during ICC trial
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing for the first time before the judges of the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I on March 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of ICC)

Australia turns down hosting ex-Pres. Duterte during ICC trial

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -The Australian government has turned down hosting former President Rodrigo Duterte for his interim release from detention in the International Criminal Court (ICC), but Vice President Sara…

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Read more about the article Davao City Council passes law that assures rights of women in detention
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Davao City Council passes law that assures rights of women in detention

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - In the final session of Davao's 20th Sangguniang Panlungsod City Council last Tuesday, the council passed an ordinance that ensures the rights and dignity of women…

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