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Aug 31, 2026
KaDAUGyaONE 2026: Top Canine Athletes, Handlers Shine in Pulong’s Cup
DAVAO CITY — Top canine athletes and their handlers from across the country showcased speed, precision, agility and teamwork as the 4th Congressional Pulong’s Cup National Dog Agility Competition, dubbed “KaDAUGyaONE 2026,” got underway at El Pueblo along the Bypass Road in Maa, Davao City.
Held on August 29–30, 2026, the two-day national competition brought together dog-and-handler teams for challenging agility events designed to test speed, accuracy, obedience, focus and coordination.
The competition featured the Beginners, 36th and 37th Jumping, 36th and 37th Standard Agility, Tito Santos Clean Run Challenge, and Team Relay categories.
July 6, 2026
Pulong Duterte on VP Sara's impeach trial: Truth must prevail
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should bring out the truth, her brother, Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte, said Monday.
“Like many Filipinos, I hope the proceedings will be conducted fairly, professionally, and without unnecessary distractions. More importantly, I hope this process finally allows the truth to emerge from the mountain of accusations, speculation, political narratives, and noise that have surrounded this issue for months,” Rep. Duterte said.
“The Filipino people deserve facts, not rumors. Evidence, not innuendo. Truth, not propaganda. The Vice President Sara Duterte has made it clear that she is prepared to face the charges against her. We are confident that she will be given the opportunity to answer every allegation in the proper forum and under the proper process,” he added.