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“Duterte Admits to ‘Death Squad’ in Senate Shock Confession”

Field reporter — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:04:08 +0000

In a recent Senate inquiry, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte openly admitted to organizing a "death squad" during his tenure as mayor of Davao City to combat criminal elements.

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Former President Rodrigo Duterte Unable to Attend House Hearing on Illegal Drugs Campaign

Field reporter — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:30:00 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has formally declined an invitation from the House of Representatives to attend a public hearing on October 22, 2024, citing health concerns and the short notice given for the session. The hearing, organized by the Joint Committees on Dangerous Drugs, Public Order & Safety, Human Rights, and […]

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House of Representatives Summons Former President Duterte for Hearing on Extra-Judicial Killings

Field reporter — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The House of Representatives has formally invited former President Rodrigo Duterte to attend a Joint Committee Meeting on October 22, 2024, focusing on the controversial issue of extra-judicial killings (EJKs) linked to the country’s war on drugs. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 AM at the People’s Center Building in Quezon City. The invitation, signed […]

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Former Chief Legal Counsel Denies Existence of Rewards System in Duterte’s Drug War, Calls Allegations ‘Speculative’

Field reporter — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Former presidential chief legal counsel Salvador Panelo has dismissed retired Police Colonel Royina Garma’s allegations of a payment and rewards system for killing drug suspects during the Duterte administration as “pure imagination or fertile speculation.” Panelo made the statement after Garma testified before the House Quad Committee, claiming that former President Rodrigo Duterte had asked […]

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Karlo Nograles Files for Davao City Mayoralty Against Rodrigo Duterte, Migs Nograles to Face Pulong Duterte for Congressional Seat

Field reporter — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Davao City, October 8, 2024 – A high-stakes political battle is set to unfold in Davao City as former Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles officially filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for mayor, challenging former President Rodrigo Duterte for the city’s top post. In a parallel move, Karlo’s cousin, Migs Nograles, filed her COC for the […]

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Rodrigo Duterte Seeks Return as Davao Mayor in 2024, Implications for Local and National Politics

Field reporter — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:33:31 +0000

Davao City, October 7, 2024 – Former President Rodrigo Duterte has filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) to run for mayor of Davao City, marking a return to local politics nearly two years after stepping down from the national spotlight. The filing took place on Monday afternoon at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in […]

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Rodrigo Duterte’s Political Comeback: A New Chapter for Davao City?

Field reporter — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000

In a move that surprised both supporters and critics alike, former President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed his candidacy for the mayoralty of Davao City in the 2025 midterm elections. The announcement, made at a press conference in Davao City on a quiet Saturday evening, signals Duterte’s return to the local political arena where his remarkable […]

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Lanao del Norte Governor Thanks Former President Duterte for Support in Panguil Bay Bridge Project

Field reporter — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

LANAO DEL NORTE – Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo and her husband, former 2nd District Representative Abdullah “Bobby” Dimakuta Dimaporo, recently paid a courtesy visit to former President Rodrigo Duterte to express their gratitude for his administration’s support for Lanao del Norte. During the visit, Governor Angging specifically thanked the former president for the significant backing […]

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PDP-Laban Strengthens Alliance for 2025 Elections with Three Political Parties

Field reporter — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:07:54 +0000

Davao City, Philippines — In a significant move to consolidate its political base, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has entered into an alliance with three major political parties, boosting its prospects for the upcoming 2025 elections. During the PDP National Assembly held at D’ Leonor Inland Resort in Davao City, the party sealed […]

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