Duterte wins Davao mayorship, may rule in absentia

Former president Rodrigo Duterte has secured a decisive victory in Davao City’s mayoral race, marking a powerful political comeback in his longtime bastion—even as he faces a politically charged case before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte’s return to local leadership underscores the enduring support for the tough-talking leader, who enjoyed national popularity during his […]


Duterte appeals for loyalty, highlights family’s legacy in Davao

Former president Rodrigo Duterte appealed to his Davao City supporters to stay loyal to the Duterte family, emphasizing that their leadership had always prioritized the community’s best interests. Speaking to a large crowd at the “Pahalipay sa Pasko” gift-giving event at his family’s ancestral home on Christmas Day, Duterte said in Bisaya, “Don’t abandon the […]