Councilor pushes free rides for gov’t workers assigned in Marilog

A councilor has asked various government agencies to give free rides to essential government workers assigned in far-flung areas of Marilog District citing difficulties of the residents to obtain safe and convenient public transportation that puts them at constant risk.

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Read more about the article FACT CHECK: BBM’s push for mandatory ROTC lacks context
Photo from President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.'s Facebook page

FACT CHECK: BBM’s push for mandatory ROTC lacks context

Marcos Jr. failed to mention in his speech why the ROTC program became optional for students in the first place. The military program is not mandatory following the murder of Mark Chua by his fellow ROTC members in 2001.

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Read more about the article Marcos Jr.’s SONA – broad plans, less mention of Mindanao
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday, July 25, 2022. (Presidential Communications)

Marcos Jr.’s SONA – broad plans, less mention of Mindanao

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) was said to be comprehensive in its agenda, but lacks specifics on Mindanao issues.

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FACT CHECK: Vlogger’s claim that Leni’s Angat Buhay used DSWD relief goods for distribution is FALSE

DSWD Sec. Erwin Tulfo on July 10 clarified that it is a violation of the law to distribute food packs and relief items to non-government associations. Food assistance and relief goods are channeled by the department to respective local government units involved.

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Read more about the article Proposed ordinance seeks to address bullying in Davao City schools, workplaces
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. A total of 2,732 students of Mintal Comprehensive High School in Barangay Mintal, Davao City line up for the first flag ceremony of the school year during the opening of classes on Monday, June 5. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Proposed ordinance seeks to address bullying in Davao City schools, workplaces

An ordinance that seeks to address bullying within this city’s schools, workplaces, and other settings like cyberspace has been proposed.

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