(Graphics courtesy of PRO-11) DAVAO CITY - Sunday's inauguration ceremony of Vice President-elect Sara Z. Duterte at the San Pedro Square here was generally peaceful, police said. In a statement, the Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO-11) said Monday the security sector managed to implement "all security measures and protocols devised for the peaceful and orderly conduct" of the country's 15th vice president. At least 7,000 police and military personnel were fielded during the event at the San Pedro Square in the city to secure some 20,000 spectators. A mass at the San Pedro Church preceded the inauguration rites. "The task group was also successful in securing the 600 VIPs (very important persons) coming from various locations across the country," the statement said. Meanwhile, Maj. Ma. Teresita Gaspan, the Davao City Police Office spokesperson, also noted that police recorded zero crime during the inauguration, which lasted until 11:30 p.m. to acc
(Graphics courtesy of PRO-11) DAVAO CITY - Vice President-elect Sara Z. Duterte said she will adopt the work arrangement of her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, which involves performing her official duties in Metro Manila but continuing to live in Davao City. "It does not necessarily have to be the weekends. (My trips back home) will depend on the demands of my job. But yes, I will be living in Davao City but working in Metro Manila," she said in an interview with local reporters Monday. She also said she will carry her management style in the City Mayor's Office to her new role in the Department of Education (DepEd). "In my office, we do a weekly planning schedule. We are always one week ahead in planning; it is possible that the same will happen [in DepEd)," she said. Asked whether her father will play any role in her stint as vice president, the outgoing city mayor said their relationship does not go over the bounds of work. "Yung relationship namin h
The Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte town's flood advisory Monday, April 18, 2022. DAVAO CITY - Due to inclement weather and flooding, the local government of Santo Tomas in Davao del Norte declared the suspension of work and classes on Monday. In a statement, Mayor Ernesto Evangelista said private and public school teachers are not required to report to their respective schools, although his directive allows school heads to order teachers to report "if needed." Evangelista pointed out that some schools may need to salvage school properties, especially those schools situated in flood-prone areas. "For the Santo Tomas local government unit, offices whose functions involve delivering basic health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities and/or the performances of vital services shall continue with their operations and render the necessary services," he added. He also clarified the discretion to suspend work for workers in private companies would depe