Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) standard bearer Rodrigo Duterte is now tied with presidential aspirant, Senator Grace Poe in the latest survey by the Social Weather Station (SWS).
At first sight it would seem that “malasakit” (which could mean anywhere between concern, empathy, sympathy, commiseration, solidarity, and whatnot) is just what the nation needs as a virtue to cultivate among politicians and citizens alike.
Elders in Davao City join the launch of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s presidential race on Tuesday, February 9, along with thousands of supporters around the country.(Ace R.Morandante/davaotoday.com)
As this year’s campaign period breaks the light of day, millions of Filipino voters on Tuesday, February 9, were reminded of their responsibilities in the country’s democratic process.
Elders in Davao City join the launch of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s presidential race on Tuesday, February 9, along with thousands of supporters around the country.(Ace R.Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Supporters of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte listen to his speech live from Tondo, Manila through a projected screen mounted at Ponciano Street, Davao City on Tuesday, February 9. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)
Thousands of Davaoeños gathered at the corner of Pichon Street and Roxas Avenue in Davao City to mark the beginning of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s presidential campaign on Tuesday, February 9. The candidate, however, launched his presidential race in Manila’s Tondo district, where he was joined by his running mate, Senator and vice presidential candidate Alan Peter Cayetano. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will mark the beginning of his presidential race in this year’s elections on Tuesday, February 9, in Manila’s Tondo district.
