Politics

Davao’s pillars in RH movement honored

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May 31, 2013

By ACE R. MORANDANTE

Davao Today

Ancheta-Templa, one of the awardees, said the recognition only made it clear that the RH Law is a product of women’s movement and should be directed to the grassroots women “who are in need of comprehensive health services as they are more vulnerable than any other social class.”

NPA claims raid, ambush in Southern Philippines

NPA claims raid, ambush in Southern Philippines

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May 22, 2013

By DAVAO TODAY

Sanchez said the raid in Tagum City as well as the ambush of government troops in both Tagum and Mawab town “is in line with the call of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines to intensify tactical offensives in order to seize more weapons and create more units of the People’s Army.”

Partylist not spared from trapo politics

Partylist not spared from trapo politics

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May 20, 2013

By CHERYLL D. FIEL

Davao Today

“Sadly, personality politics is still at play in the partylist contest.  The system even goes to the extent that winnability hinges on traditional politicians’ endorsement and money.” — Carlos Isagani Zarate, Davao-based human rights lawyer and Bayan Muna second nominee

Tension grips ComVal village’s special elections

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May 17, 2013

By DAVAO TODAY

Kontra Daya said the military and police gathered all the voters of clustered precinct 22 on Thursday — those coming from puroks 1, 4, 9, 10 and 11 — in the village hall to explain that their presence is for peacekeeping.  “Voters felt otherwise.  Many felt harassed and scared,” Kontra Daya said.

Dutertes, party mates dominate Davao polls

Dutertes, party mates dominate Davao polls

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May 17, 2013

By DAVAO TODAY

The Comelec said councilors for the second political district will be proclaimed after the replacement of the two compact flash cards from clustered precincts 777 and 753, which have been found defective, shall arrive from their Central Office in Manila.