Former Philippine President Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'
When Duterte was president, two men including a former policeman had testified before the Senate they were part of an alleged hit squad in Davao they said killed at Duterte's behest.
Tue Oct 29 2024
After dust settles, son of late Philippine dictator emerges as presidential frontrunner
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. likely benefited the most from Davao city mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's move to run for vice president.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Philippines' Duterte says daughter running for president in 2022 elections - Media
Sara Duterte-Carpio, currently mayor of Davao, the Philippines' third-largest city, has filed to run for mayor again.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Up to 5 million AirAsia seats up for grabs
Guests can enjoy fares from as low as RM0 to destinations such as from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Johor Bahru, Brunei, Lombok, Shantou, Kolkata, Phnom Penh, Pattaya, Davao and many more.
Sun Sep 10 2017
AirAsia launches KL - Davao flights
AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, said the route, which would commence from Dec 21, 2017, was the start of the next phase of AirAsia's commitment to Davao.
Fri Jul 21 2017
Ceritalah ASEAN - Secondary cities show the way for ASEAN: When Ceritalah came to Solo
I'm more interested in the everyday lives of ASEAN citizens as well as the towns and regions outside the capitals, the places overlooked by mainstream news organizations.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Retired Philippine policeman says worked for 'death squad' under Duterte
Lascanas says he had previously killed a radio host critical of Duterte at the behest of a driver and close aide of the mayor, and Duterte had paid money to police for carrying out assassinations.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Philippine Duterte's admission he killed criminals an impeachable offence - senators
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte risks impeachment after he admitted "personally" killing criminals when he was the mayor of Davao City.
Thu Dec 15 2016
Strong earthquake hits Mindanao
The Meteorology Department, in a statement, said the epicentre of the quake was at 102km south-east of Davao, in the Philippines, and 913km north-east of Semporna, Sabah.
Sat Sep 24 2016
Ceritalah ASEAN - Duterte's Davao
Duterte has poured his entire life into reviving the southern, Mindanao-based city. It's sometimes hard to separate the gun-toting, taxi-driving urban myths surrounding him from Davaos realities.
Thu Sep 08 2016
ASEAN unity vital in dealing with major powers: PM Najib
The Prime Minister stresses on the importance of centrality and unity for ASEAN to become a relevant and influential body.
Tue Sep 06 2016
No Malaysian involved in Davao City bombing
The explosion which occurred around 10.20pm yesterday has resulted in 12 deaths and left 60 injured.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Explosion hits Davao night market
An explosion at a market in the home city of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte killed at least 10 people on Friday, September 2, 2016.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Abu Sayyaf militants behind Philippine bombing: mayor
Abu Sayyaf militant group carried out a bomb attack in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's home town that killed at least 14 people, the city's mayor said Saturday.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Explosion in Philippine president's home city kills 10 - president spokesman
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was in Davao on Friday, but was safe and at a police station after the explosion.
Fri Sep 02 2016
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025