Alleged 'vote buying' in Davao City as residents offered P2,000 to P3,000 for signatures on petition forms related to amending the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Lawmakers denounce the practice as 'vote buying' and emphasize the importance of informed consent in any political process. Constituents share experiences of being approached to sign without understanding the content, urging others to thoroughly read before signing. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Rep. Duterte advocates for amendment to illegal recruitment syndicate classification under RA 8042 to combat exploitation of OFWs. The proposed House Bill 8360 seeks to redefine a syndicate as two or more individuals, aiming to strengthen penalties and deter scammers. Recent scams in Italy and the closure of an illegal recruitment agency in Pasay City highlight the urgency of this amendment to protect vulnerable overseas Filipino workers. Stay updated with the latest developments on this crucial legislative move.
Boosting Barangay Police: Rep. Duterte Donates Motorcycle Equipment to Enhance Reinforcement Duties
Get the latest update on how First District Representative Paolo Pulong Duterte, through his son Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II, donated motorcycle equipment to empower barangay police in the first district. Learn about the Kawasaki CT 100 equipment, including a police siren with PA system and mic, front blinker, beacon light, front crash guard stainless, and pole stand stainless, which were turned over to barangay captains. Discover how this initiative complements the Davao City Government's efforts in providing motorcycle units to the Davao City police. Find out how the new motorcycle equipment will enhance the competence of barangay police in preventing and responding to street crimes.
FIRE VICTIMS. A fire victim from SIR Phase 1 in Barangay 76-A Bucana receives his cash assistance from the Office of Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte on Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2022). The relief was distributed to some 45 families. (Photo courtesy of 1st District Rep. Paolo 'Pulong' Duterte's office) DAVAO CITY - Some 45 families and boarders affected by a fire incident in Barangay 76-A Bucana, here on Wednesday received cash and non-cash assistance from the Office of First District Representative Paolo Duterte. A statement said aside from cash, the 45 families - that included 26 house owners, six renters, eight sharers, and five boarders - also received a 10-kilo pack of rice, cooking pots, plates, and glasses, whistling kettle, and other utensils. Duterte's office did not say how much each family got. In a report obtained from the Davao City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the fire gutted down 24 houses and partially damaged two houses, leaving 40