Tag: Davao City
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Davao City council reshuffle looms
Rising expectations as Duterte II prepares to assume post Talk of major changes in the Davao City Council is gaining momentum as acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II is poised to formally take on his post. Local officials and observers say a reshuffle of committee chairmanships is likely, potentially reshaping the city’s legislative priorities…
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Davao City Council Reshuffle Looms as Duterte II Prepares to Assume Role
Background: A Possible Leadership Refresh The political landscape in Davao City is poised for a significant change as acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II prepares to formally assume his post. A seasoned member of the city council, Duterte II is expected to bring new energy and direction to the chamber, with observers anticipating shifts…
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Davao City Council Reshuffle Looms as Duterte II Takes Post
Overview: A reshuffle on the horizon DAVAO CITY — A looming reshuffle in the Davao City Council could redefine the balance of power in the local government as acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II prepares to formally assume the post. Councilor Alberto Ungab, who chairs the Committee on Appointments and other key bodies, indicated…
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Dela Rosa Pushes Responsible Gun Ownership at 25th Arms Expo
Introduction: A Message of Responsibility and Resilience In Davao City, Senator Ronald Dela Rosa underscored his unwavering support for responsible gun ownership amid political and environmental headwinds as he led the opening of the 25th Tactical, Survival, and Arms Expo 2025 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, on October 16. The event, organized by…
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Dela Rosa Champions Responsible Gun Ownership at 25th Tactical, Survival, and Arms Expo 2025
Opening of the 25th Tactical, Survival, and Arms Expo 2025 In Davao City, the 25th edition of the Tactical, Survival, and Arms Expo kicked off at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang, with Senator Ronald dela Rosa at the helm. The opening ceremony highlighted a continued commitment to responsible gun ownership and resilience amid…
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Gossip Girl: Onstage During an Earthquake — A Host’s Calm in Davao City
Onstage in Davao: The Moment Everything Shook Last October 10, in Davao City, I was hosting the 25th anniversary of Borromeo Insurance Agency at Casa Mayor when the stage began to tremble at exactly 7:12 p.m. The lights swayed, the floor vibrated, and for a heartbeat I feared the chandeliers might step into a TikTok…
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Gossip Girl: Earthquake Onstage in Davao — A Host’s Real Quake Experience
Onstage and in the Moment: When the Earth Shook in Davao Last Oct. 10, at exactly 7:12 p.m., I was onstage hosting the 25th anniversary of Borromeo Insurance Agency at Casa Mayor in Davao City when the entire stage began to tremble. At first, I thought my hosting energy had finally unleashed a new kind…
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Sara Duterte Silent on ICC Decision: How the Court’s Ruling Shapes Duterte Family Narrative
Overview: The ICC Decision and the Duterte Family The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) October 10 ruling denying interim release for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has become a flashpoint in the nation’s political dialogue. The decision cited public statements by Sara Duterte, the vice president and former city mayor, and suggested a perceived influence by…
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Sara Duterte silent on ICC ruling denying Duterte’s interim release as court cites family influence
Overview: ICC decision and the daughter’s silence The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague recently denied former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, a decision prompting extensive commentary about political influence in the Philippines. As the ruling drew headlines abroad, Vice President Sara Duterte remained tight-lipped as of late Friday into Saturday, refraining…
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Philippines Faces Tsunami Warning After Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake in Mindanao
Overview: Earthquake strikes Mindanao and triggers a tsunami warning An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck the Mindanao region in the Philippines, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for several coastal provinces. The quake sent tremors through cities including Davao, triggering immediate evacuations and chaos as hospitals and streets emptied in response to…