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Read more about the article ‘Dapat Isa Lang Movement’ targets 110,000 Davao signatures for anti-political dynasty bill
ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY CAMPAIGN. Lawyer Romeo Cabarde Jr., director of the Ateneo Public Interest and Legal Advocacy Center (APILA), discusses the Dapat Isa Lang Movement’s digital signature campaign for a proposed anti-political dynasty law during a press conference in Davao City on October 14, 2026. The movement aims to gather 110,000 signatures from Davao City as part of a nationwide People’s Initiative. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

‘Dapat Isa Lang Movement’ targets 110,000 Davao signatures for anti-political dynasty bill

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—A movement pushing for a genuine anti-political dynasty law is targeting 110,000 signatures from Davao City as it relaunches its signature campaign through a digital platform, seeking broader…

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Read more about the article Sara Duterte denies bribery claims, cites politics behind attacks
NO BRIBERY. Sara Duterte addresses allegations made by former police corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., in a news conference in Davao City, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. (PHOTO/screen grabbed from Inday Sara Duterte/FB Live)

Sara Duterte denies bribery claims, cites politics behind attacks

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Vice President Sara Duterte accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration of targeting her amid her impeachment proceedings by using former police Corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.’s bribery allegations. Gracioso…

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Read more about the article COURAGE urges revival of dwindling gov’t workers’ unions
COLLECTIVE VOICES. Government workers and organizations from across Mindanao gather for the Regional Workers Congress in Davao City on Oct. 5. The participants discussed workers’ rights, job security, welfare and unionization. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

COURAGE urges revival of dwindling gov’t workers’ unions

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The Confederation for Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees (COURAGE) warned Monday that the declining of number of government workers’ unions could worsen as the space for…

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Read more about the article Trillanes alleges Vice President Duterte, husband received millions from China 
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV presents records showing Chinese funds flowed to the Tapang at Malasakit Foundation in 2019 in a news conference held Friday, Oct. 2. (PNA PHOTO)

Trillanes alleges Vice President Duterte, husband received millions from China 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband allegedly took money worth millions from China, former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV claimed Friday, Oct. 2. The former senator made the…

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