Tuesday, January 08, 2008 (Philippines)

Paulo Z. Duterte takes his oath of office as newly elected president of the Association of Barangay Captains at the city mayor's office Monday. Judge Emmanuel Carpio officiated the ceremony witnessed by the Duterte family. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) DAVAO City's Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) President Paolo "Pulong" Duterte took his oath of office Monday before Judge Emmanuel Carpio in the presence of his family members. In a simple ceremony held at the City Mayor's Office inside the City Hall, the young Duterte, who is the latest addition to a list of Dutertes elected into office, formally assumed his position as city councilor being a sectoral representative. Post your comments here on the Makati siege [full story]