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Read more about the article Davao PUJ drivers protest modernization plan, fear massive loss of livelihood
STRIKING DRIVERS. Members of the public transportation group Transport of Southern Mindanao for Solidarity, Independence, and Nationalism, voice out their disapproval of the impending Jeepney Modernization program of the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board in a protest caravan held on Monday, Feb. 27 in Davao City. The group claims that some 500-600,000 drivers will lose their livelihood because of the modernization plan. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao PUJ drivers protest modernization plan, fear massive loss of livelihood

Members of the public transport group Transport of Southern Mindanao for Solidarity, Independence and Nationalism expressed fears of losing their means of livelihood when the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board implements its Jeepney Modernization Plan.

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Read more about the article De Lima seeks SC’s help to set aside arrest
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De Lima seeks SC’s help to set aside arrest

Claiming that there is a grave abuse of discretion, Senator Leila de Lima's camp filed Monday before the ?Supreme Court a petition questioning the legality of her arrest issued in a criminal case for drug trading.

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Read more about the article Malacañang to spend P1 million for a ‘simple’ EDSA commemoration
Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra explains, during a press briefing in Malacañang on February 21, 2017, that while the celebration of the 31st Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution is simple, the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte still gives utmost importance to one of the most historic moments in the Philippines. (Ace Morandante/Presidential Photo)

Malacañang to spend P1 million for a ‘simple’ EDSA commemoration

The government is opting for a simpler commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the EDSA People Power on Friday, February 24, officials said.

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Read more about the article Lawmaker push for speedy release of SSS pension hike
Bayan Muna Rep. Karlos Ysagani Zarate tells officials of the Armed Forces' Eastern Mindanao Command that what they did to the United Nation's Special Rapporteur Chaloka Beyani's statement on the indigenous peoples in UCCP Haran in Davao City is an international embarrassment to the country. Zarate make the comment during the second day of the public hearing of the House Committee on Human Rights.(Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Lawmaker push for speedy release of SSS pension hike

Partylist lawmaker Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate of Bayan Muna urged the Palace to speed up the release of the Social Security System pension hike that was approved by President Rodrigo Duterte early this year.

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Read more about the article Duterte’s son Paolo hits back on Trillanes
Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte presid?es? over the 18th ?City C?ouncil session for the first time on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Duterte’s son Paolo hits back on Trillanes

Without mentioning Senator Trillanes’ name, Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte called the senator “ugok” (stupid) and described the allegation as "wild accusations."?

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