Politics

Sara files leave of absence for 2019 campaign trail

Sara files leave of absence for 2019 campaign trail

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Feb 11, 2019

Prior to the kick-off of the slated campaign for senators and party-list groups, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has already filed a leave of absence to campaign for political hopefuls she publicly claimed to support, the Mayor bared on Monday.

Solon tells NBI to dismantle  ‘Kapa’ scam

Solon tells NBI to dismantle ‘Kapa’ scam

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Feb 10, 2019

A lawmaker has called on the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to step up efforts in dismantling the operations of KAPA Community Ministry International, Inc that is involved in what he termed as “large-scale investment fraud” in key cities in Mindanao, luring investors with a promise of bigger earnings.

‘No’ prevails in Lanao del Norte plebiscite

‘No’ prevails in Lanao del Norte plebiscite

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Feb 07, 2019

This province has remained peaceful as the canvassing for the plebiscite that determined whether the six contested towns will become part of the new Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) ended on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 7.

Doubt raised over the shift of Duterte’s drug drive to rehab

Doubt raised over the shift of Duterte’s drug drive to rehab

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Feb 06, 2019

The administration of President Rodrigo Duterte will further strengthen its fight against illegal drugs with the launching of a new campaign that will focus on the rehabilitation of persons suspected to be into illegal drugs, particularly those who voluntarily turned themselves to authorities.