Author’s note: From now, until the end of the year, I shall write in English about articles originally written in Filipino, share thoughts regarding their respective contexts, and discuss related themes. Part translation, part summary, part review, I hope these previews pique the curiosity of the readers about the essays and their ongoing conversations with…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday, December 19 warned all taxi drivers here against refusing passengers with destinations away from downtown areas. “If that is how you act then you will meet the sanctions you deserve. We will direct our enforcers to monitor all of you,” lawyer…
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte announces on December 19, 2017 that the local government will be giving aid to areas hit by typhoon Urduja. (Robby Joy Salveron / davaotoday.com) DAVAO CITY, Philippines – City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced on Tuesday, December 19, that the city government will give a portion of its disaster fund to…
Images taken from Lito Sy’s Instagram account DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The photographer behind the controversial pictures of Isabelle Duterte defended the presidential granddaughter’s family, saying the shoot was done for free. In his Facebook post on Monday, December 18, Davao City-based photographer Lito Sy said he did not charge P250,000 for the pre-debut photoshoot…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, December 18, clarified that the city still has four working speed guns for the Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO). “We have a speed gun, we have it with the CTTMO,” Dutere-Carpio told a press conference. Previously, Supt. Ernesto Castillo, head of the Traffic Group, said…
A child from the Kagan tribe performs a traditional dance during the opening ceremony of the “Kan-anan sa Tribo” at the Tribal Village in Magsaysay Park in Davao City, on Friday, December 15. The Kan-anan sa Tribo is part of the city government’s Pasko Fiesta activities where local and foreign tourists can have a taste…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte said he is supporting same sex marriage in the country, adding that the law governing marriage can be amended. During the 7th LGBT Davao Year-end Gathering at the Azuela Cove here Sunday, December 17, Duterte was applauded after saying he wants same sex marriage and the government can…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte wants pushcart educator Efren Peñaflorida to head the Presidential Commission on the Urban Poor (PCUP) and Davao teacher Randy Halasan to sit as one of the commissioners. Duterte made the statement before Davao City-based media Friday night, December 15. The President mentioned that he would want “yung nagtutulak…