By DON J. PAGUSARA
Davao Today
Liar, because the speaker is an incorrigible liar and the promises are lies. Dream, because the people are made to hope and expect “a kingdom come” or “a state of better living” or “a more comfortable life,” or at least a more “humane earthly existence.” Which never ever comes. Not today, not tomorrow, not until the end of time!
By DAVAO TODAY
Eddie Cañon, 43, a resident of Sitio San Isidro was killed in Nuevo Iloco village. He sustained 13 multiple gunshot wounds in his head and body.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Senior Superintendent Ronald dela Rosa, DCPO chief, said they will go back to their activities and campaigns concerning crime and public safety after a “very peaceful” local polls.
By CHERYLL D. FIEL
Davao Today
“Sadly, personality politics is still at play in the partylist contest. The system even goes to the extent that winnability hinges on traditional politicians’ endorsement and money.” -- Carlos Isagani Zarate, Davao-based human rights lawyer and Bayan Muna second nominee
By DAVAO TODAY
Kontra Daya said the military and police gathered all the voters of clustered precinct 22 on Thursday -- those coming from puroks 1, 4, 9, 10 and 11 -- in the village hall to explain that their presence is for peacekeeping. “Voters felt otherwise. Many felt harassed and scared,” Kontra Daya said.