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IN FIRE. Participants of the Mindanao-wide Lakbayan against US intervention and plunder burn an American flag in Zamboanga City. They opposed the presence of US troops in the country and asserted national sovereignty. (davaotoday.com photo by Irika A. Rosello)

US wanted old Davao airport as drones HQ

Post author:EARL O. CONDEZA
Post published:August 12, 2013
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City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte revealed that on several occasions, the United States government had sought his permission to make use of the old Davao Airport as a station for its drones or spy planes.

“We’ll go ahead with Kadayawan with additional security,” says Duterte

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:August 9, 2013
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Mayor Rodrigo Dutere need not make the public wait until August 13 to announce that Kadayawan will push through with more security forces deployed in the city.

Aquino’s ‘target hardening’ action vs. bomb suspects

Post author:TYRONE A. VELEZ
Post published:August 9, 2013
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The Aquino government knows the bombers and intends to come up with measures such as a reward system to go after the suspects, and “target hardening” action by state security.

AQUINO PLEDGES HELP TO MINDANAO BUSINESS. President Benigno Aquino III promised business leaders that government will bring more infrastructure, surplus in power supply and funds to support the region’s economy heading towards the ASEAN 2015 integration during his keynote at the 22nd Mindanao Business Conference on August 8 at SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Davao folks ask Aquino where’s growth?

Post author:TYRONE A. VELEZ
Post published:August 9, 2013
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Unfazed by the recent bombings in Mindanao, President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday attended the 22nd Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) to deliver his message that the region is stepping closer to being “a land of promises fulfilled.” But such confidence is not shared by some sectors in Davao.

GO AHEAD OR GO HOME Mayor Rody Duterte said he would announce on August 13 if the Kadayawan Festival, the city’s main annual attraction, would push through or be cancelled following security considerations after the bombings in Mindanao. “If the margin of safety is 7.5, we’ll go ahead; but short of that let’s say at 5, we’ll go home and sleep early,” he explained. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

As deadly bombings rock Mindanao, Duterte mulls calling off Kadayawan

Post author:EARL O. CONDEZA
Post published:August 8, 2013
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With security concerns rising after the spate of bombings around Mindanao, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said there is a possibility of cancelling this year’s Kadayawan Festival and promised to finalize the pronouncement come August 13.

US wanted old Davao airport as drones HQ

“We’ll go ahead with Kadayawan with additional security,” says Duterte

Aquino’s ‘target hardening’ action vs. bomb suspects

Davao folks ask Aquino where’s growth?

As deadly bombings rock Mindanao, Duterte mulls calling off Kadayawan

Family of missing labor organizer hails Supreme Court order directing military to comment

Davao officials warn of 4 to 5 year power reserve window, push for new generation facilities

Relatives of drug war dead decry VP Duterte’s claim victims may not be real

UP students push for higher budget as Congress prepares for deliberations

Misinformation tops list of challenges for Bangsamoro’s historic election