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Read more about the article ‘Dapat Isa Lang Movement’ targets 110,000 Davao signatures for anti-political dynasty bill
ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY CAMPAIGN. Lawyer Romeo Cabarde Jr., director of the Ateneo Public Interest and Legal Advocacy Center (APILA), discusses the Dapat Isa Lang Movement’s digital signature campaign for a proposed anti-political dynasty law during a press conference in Davao City on October 14, 2026. The movement aims to gather 110,000 signatures from Davao City as part of a nationwide People’s Initiative. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

‘Dapat Isa Lang Movement’ targets 110,000 Davao signatures for anti-political dynasty bill

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—A movement pushing for a genuine anti-political dynasty law is targeting 110,000 signatures from Davao City as it relaunches its signature campaign through a digital platform, seeking broader…

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Read more about the article Marcos Jr SONA promises face scrutiny over implementation gaps
SONA REVIEW. Student leaders and civil society representatives convene for Tulubagon: A Pre-Post SONA Analysis at Ateneo de Davao University, July 27, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) to assess the administration's record and policy priorities. (Rome Elaco/Atenews)

Marcos Jr SONA promises face scrutiny over implementation gaps

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Civil society groups and student leaders said Monday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address commitments will only matter if they deliver tangible…

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Read more about the article ‘Tried and tested’, why Davao voters prefer local and mini-dynasties
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‘Tried and tested’, why Davao voters prefer local and mini-dynasties

Instead of looking at platforms and alternatives, many voters interviewed by Davao Today say they rely on name recall and family legacy. Some even say they will vote for Duterte allies.

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Read more about the article Rodrigo ‘The Punisher’ Duterte is back; warns criminals to leave the city or face permanent end
HEATED POLITICS. Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte advises Joji Ilagan-Bian on Tuesday to get out of politics if she can’t “take the heat.” Bian, who’s running as a representative for second congressional district, has earlier asked to spare her husband from political bickering. She’s challenging Mylene Garcia-Albano, Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod’s bet, for the position. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Rodrigo ‘The Punisher’ Duterte is back; warns criminals to leave the city or face permanent end

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

“Criminals have no place in the city except in jails, detention cells or God forbid, in funeral parlors should they decide to fight it out with the authorities.” – Mayor Rodrigo Duterte

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