Vice President Duterte condemns the exploitation of the poor through a cash-for-signature drive in Davao City, calling it a reflection of politicians' habit of buying votes. She emphasizes the importance of Filipinos' freedom to decide without fear or influence of money, urging them not to exchange their signatures. Duterte also highlights the pressing need to prioritize the welfare of Filipinos and protect the Constitution amid ongoing efforts for Charter change. The story covers the recent protest in Calinan District and the opposition voiced by Congressmen Paolo Duterte and Isidro Ungab, with PBA representative Margarita Nograles yet to release a statement.
The Confederation for Unity, Recognition, and Advancement of Government Employees (COURAGE) on Monday urged lawmakers to prioritize the security of tenure, salary increase and other benefits of rank-and-file employees amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The group issued the challenge to Congressmen Paolo “Polong” Duterte and Eric Go Yap, authors of House…