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Editorial: Transparency

/ from today

NEWS came out that the House of Representatives have suspended the deliberation on the proposed P3.757-trillion cash-based budget for 2019.Malacañang has expressed alarm over this suspension with Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. saying the palace was “puzzled,” “shocked,” and “curious” over the incident.“I realize these are very harsh words. But ...

Ledesma: Conflict on contentious issues

Jun Ledesma / from today

I CANNOT understand why there is so much brouhaha over the statements of Cabinet members on some contentious issues in the draft constitution.While there are quarters who said that Cabinet members should have taken their stand on the draft constitution in an executive session with the President, airing their views ...

Lidasan: Inclusive history curriculum

Mussolini s. Lidasan / from today

LEARNING about the past can be a good way to address historical injustice and grievances of a group of people or nation. This was one of the objectives of the activity that we in Al Qalam Institute for Islamic Identities and Dialogue in Southeast Asia held with forumZFD last August ...

Velez: The F experience in Kadayawan

Tyrone Velez / from today

THE F here stands for fruits. For me, it’s the highlight of Kadayawan, not the concerts, the celebrities, not even the indak-indak. It should be the fruits that we have coming from the farm communities in the peripheries here in Davao.This year, the fruits have come on time. It has ...

Editorial: Avoiding that sea of trash

/ from 2 days ago

LAST week we saw photos and videos of trash being thrown back to land by large waves in Metro Manila. Images also showed how trash was being lumped together near the shore. Other images showed piles of trash floating in the flood.While the image is horrifying, Davao City is not ...

Padilla: On HIV and teenage pregnancies

Daphne Padilla / from 2 days ago

THE recent increase in teenage pregnancies and HIV incidences show that there is an urgent need for a more aggressive campaign on reproductive health in Davao City. Why? Let me count the ways.The 2017 NDHS (National Demographic Health Survey) showed that the Davao Region has the highest teenage pregnancy rate ...

Hidalgo: Kadayawan Festival -- a cherished tradition

Fe Hidalgo / from 2 days ago

THIS is my most awaited time of the year since I migrated to Davao City from Metro Manila in 1999.Yes, I am a happy adopted citizen as seen in my byline, Citizen Fe. No regrets but only thanksgiving in my heart.My only son, Francis, and his wife, both graduates of ...

Abrigo: A wake-up call to protect countryside teachers

Danny Abrigo / from 2 days ago

A PUBLIC school teacher assigned in the hinterlands of Surigao del Norte was molested by a construction worker who got into her house before dawn of on August 3, 2018, sources said.The teacher is one among the many in the countryside who sacrificed a lot with unselfish devotion to service, ...

Ledesma: Attack on Cusi reveals more

Jun Ledesma / from 2 days ago

THERE’S another variety of wrecking crew that hounds the Duterte government. They’re the more virulent type that had been unleashed by interest groups or individuals who felt there are officials in the government today that cannot be persuaded to follow their bidding.The most recent targets of this sinister black propaganda ...

Supporting local tourism

/ from 2 days ago

THE Kadayawan Festival officially began on August 10, 2018 at the Magsaysay Park with Sugang Sinugdanan and the Pag-abli sa Kadayawan."I am inviting all Dabawenyos to get out and celebrate Kadayawan!" said Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio during the opening ceremonies.This week, we can expect a long weekend beginning ...

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