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Read more about the article Brgy officials tag PBA party-list staff of “deception” in Cha-cha initiative
Senate's Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, chaired by Senator Imee Marcos, presided over the probe on the reported involvement of politicians in the signature campaign for people's initiative. (Photo by Senate of the Philippines)

Brgy officials tag PBA party-list staff of “deception” in Cha-cha initiative

Barangay officials in Davao City testified in a Senate inquiry here on Friday, February 2, that workers of the Davao-based Puwersa ng Bayaning Arleta (PBA) conducted the signature campaign for charter change through deceptive means such as promising cash-aid.

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Read more about the article Duterte wants “Independent Mindanao”, but Mindanao solons oppose
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (left) met with former President Rodrigo Duterte (right) at the Malacañan Palace on August 2, 2023. (Photo by Presidential Communications Office)

Duterte wants “Independent Mindanao”, but Mindanao solons oppose

While opposing the people’s initiative for charter change which he believes is orchestrated by the Marcos administration, former President Rodrigo Duterte says he is pushing the idea to secede Mindanao. 

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Read more about the article Dutertes turn anti-chacha rally into Marcos bashing platform
Former President Rodrigo Duterte appeared at the One Nation One Opposition prayer rally on January 28, 2024. In his speech Duterte calls President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. "a ceremonial president" and First Lady Liza Marcos "a wife hungry for power." (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Dutertes turn anti-chacha rally into Marcos bashing platform

What was projected as a “prayer rally” in Davao City to protest charter change via people’s initiative last Sunday turned into a platform for the Dutertes to attack the Marcos administration, signifying a rift in the Unity tandem.

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Read more about the article Dutertes not credible opposition vs cha-cha, says Davao progressives
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Dutertes not credible opposition vs cha-cha, says Davao progressives

Progressive groups who have long battled moves by elected officials for charter change said this Sunday’s protest against cha-cha led by Duterte supporters in Davao does not make the Dutertes stand as a credible opposition.

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