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Tag: Davao City

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    Did Davao City prosper because of the Dutertes?

    By Antonio J. Montalvan II  |  Sep 09, 2023 12:58 PM

    That was the big question in 2016 when Rodrigo Duterte ran for president. His troll battalions said, yes.

    Davao City, Duterte, DuterteDavao

  • Figure 2. Reported Drug-Related Killings in the Philippines Indicating Victim and Assailant, July 2022-June 2023
    Categories Editor's Pick News

    Drug-related killings in Davao City belie Marcos’ ‘New Face’ approach in fight vs illegal drugs

    By Marion Abilene R. Navarro and Nixcharl C. Noriega  |  Jul 28, 2023 7:40 PM

    In Duterte country, the “new face” of Marcos’s drug war effort eerily still resembles what the Dutertes have long imprinted on their turf.

    Davao City, drug war killings, drug-related killings, War on drugs

  • vffc_duterte-davao-city.jpg
    Categories Fact Check Filipino

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte mali tungkol sa laki ng Davao City

    By VERA Files  |  Nov 21, 2020 4:52 PM

    Habang binabalikan ang kanyang karanasan sa pagharap sa mga disaster bilang dating mayor ng Davao City, nagkamali si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa pagsabing Davao City ang “pinakamalaking” lungsod sa buong mundo.

    Davao City, Duterte

  • vffc_duterte-davao-city.jpg
    Categories FACT CHECK News

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte makes erroneous claim on Davao City’s size

    By VERA Files  |  Nov 21, 2020 3:32 PM

    While recalling his experience in dealing with disasters as former Davao City mayor, President Rodrigo Duterte mistakenly claimed that Davao City is the “biggest” city in the world.

    Davao City, Duterte

  • Duterte at Citygate mall .jpg
    Categories Fact Check Filipino

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte mali sa pagsabing walang patayan sa Davao City

    By VERA FILES  |  Nov 09, 2018 9:32 PM

    Mali ang pahayag ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na walang patayan sa Davao City kasabay ng kanyang pagbibigay diin sa kahalagahan ng kapayapaan sa pag-unlad sa ekonomiya at pag engganyo sa mga miyembro ng New People’s Army na magbalik loob.

    Davao City, Duterte

  • Duterte at Citygate mall .jpg
    Categories FACT CHECK News

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte falsely claims there are no killings in Davao City

    By VERA FILES  |  Nov 09, 2018 3:11 PM

    President Rodrigo Duterte wrongly claimed there are no killings in Davao City as he underscored the importance of peace for economic progress and enjoined members of the New People’s Army to return to the fold.

    Davao City, Duterte

  • Duterte SONA_Final.png
    Categories FACT CHECK News

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duterte repeats wrong claim about Davao City’s economic growth

    By VERA Files  |  Jul 26, 2017 4:38 PM

    President Rodrigo Duterte, in his second state of the nation address (SONA) Monday, repeated an incorrect claim he had earlier made about Davao City’s economic growth.

    Davao City, Duterte, SONA2017

  • Categories Top Stories

    PWDs awaiting creation of disability office in Davao City

    Mar 14, 2015 10:36 AM

    By JOHN FRANCES C. FUENTES DAVAO CITY—Wheelchair user Florencio Timkang lost his person with disabilities (PWD) card four years ago. The 67-year-old candle seller outside the San Pedro church here wants to apply for a replacement card. He said he wants to avail himself of the discounts PWDs are entitled to once they have a […]

    Davao City, PDAO, PWD

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