Finally we have a president who dared to publicly declare that we are no longer a colony of the United States of America and that he will only answer to the Filipino people. But instead of recognizing this amazing and historic display of truth-telling from our head of state, President Rodrigo R. Duterte is being […]
When people ask me, “Why Davao?” I always have to restrain myself from raising an eyebrow and giving them my “Are-you-freaking-kidding-me?” look. Because why NOT Davao? What is not to love? Please excuse the attitude. It is not a superiority complex and we do not mean to offend. You see we Davaoeños truly do not […]
When they officially launched the implementing phase of the Bangsamoro peace agreements between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) last Saturday, August 13, in Malaysia, it was a ceremony inspired by high-tech sci-fi movies.
As I listen to the words being exchanged between the government and the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and the comments and reactions they inspire from different people, I cannot help but notice how we as a people have been conditioned to use the language of war.
Everybody knows President Duterte wants 911 for the entire country just like what he started in Davao City when he was mayor, but they do not know that it was Police Director-General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa who pushed its nationwide implementation and launching in mere 30 days.
So much has been said about President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s all out war against illegal drugs, crime, and corruption. But I believe his real mission, the reason why he was destined to become president, is to provide the strong leadership to finally end the war that has divided many Filipinos for many decades.
I had the fortune of interacting with Bataan first district Representative Geraldine Roman during the National Women’s Summit 2016 held last June 24 in Davao City. The summit’s theme, “What Women Want: Change!” was really fitting as we celebrate the election of the first Philippine President from Mindanao and the first transgender legislator in Philippine […]
I am so inspired by the positive response of the National Democratic Front (NDF), the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to the incoming administration and their faith that the decades-long peace process can be accelerated under the leadership of President Rodrigo R. Duterte. Suddenly talking about peace is […]
The recent mass shooting in Orlando, Florida that killed at least 50 people is another example of how domestic violence is a predictor of community violence. The shooter, Omar Mateen, has a history of domestic violence and disrespecting women, according to reports.
One of the innovative programs initiated by the people of Davao City and supported by the City Government of Davao is the Davao Food Revolution. It is a revolution that believes access to affordable healthy food is a human rights and social justice issue. This food revolution is being led by women, who usually make […]
