Opinion
‘Masa’ Shift Support to Davao’s Duterte
The political stock of reluctant Presidential prospect and Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte continues to increase as the Filipino 'masa' slowly shift their support to him, abandoning erstwhile frontrunner Vice President Jejomar Binay who is facing massive corruption charges. On line surveys conducted by the Philippine Star newspaper and Aliw Broadcasting Network's DWIZ Boses ni Juan over the weekend showed...
Davao City: The Crown Jewel of Mindanao
Davao City, the largest metropolis in Mindanao, is a vibrant and progressive urban center known for its economic growth, cultural diversity, and commitment to environmental sustainability. Often referred to as the "Durian Capital of the Philippines," Davao is a city that seamlessly blends modernity with nature, making it one of the most livable cities in the country. With its...
Dean of San Beda Graduate School of Law Debunks the Arguments of Sereno’s Sympathizers
The removal of Sereno as the Supreme Court's chief justice had caused a commotion over the weekend dividing the opinion of the masses. Some had their melodramatic outcry that democracy just died when the Supreme Court removed Sereno, while some thought that Quo Warranto is illegal and Sereno should have been tried in the Senate. Here's what Fr Ranhillo...
The lessons from the aftermath of Haiyan/Yolanda typhoon
Luckily, Mindanao particularly in Davao City is safe from the typhoon Yolanda, the typhoon which had a 147 mph that gusted 170 mph. The news reported that Yolanda was the strongest typhoon ever landed, stronger than typhoon Katrina and Sandy in the U.S, which had approximately about 129 mph and 95mph respectively (Muskal, 2013). Now that Yolanda leaves the...
Next President Must Ensure Available, Affordable Food
Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte said the continued smuggling of food items into the country, including the controversial fake rice, is an indication of the government's failed agriculture program. "For as long as the country could not produce available and affordable food for the Filipinos, smuggling activities will continue," Duterte said. "It is imperative that the next President of the country...
When The Street Sings Its Carols
6:30 PMI was riding a jeepney routed to our village. The streets are clogged with flocks of jeeps and cars rushing to their own routes, wanting to get home as early as possible. It was sultrous and polluted. Cars were buzzing everywhere, making it more stressful and exhausting to all passengers. I was checking on my cellphone when the jeep...
[Petition] Duterte for President 2016
MAYOR RODRIGO R. DUTERTE Rodrigo Roa Duterte is a Filipino politician and the current Mayor of Davao City in the Philippines. Early life and education: Duterte was born on March 28, 1945 at Maasin, Leyte to Vicente G. Duterte, who served as Governor of Davao and Soledad Roa, a school teacher and a civic leader. He spent his elementary days at the Sta....
EGO-DRIVE: To Deserve Such A Grand Life!
Ego-drive should be a watchword of every individual in this world- be it in business, sports, education or any other facets of life. It entails a lot of commitment and diligent for a person to succeed on a chosen endeavor. For without, life would still be upside down. Despite studies that prove how motivation works, in addition to these benefits,...
