DAVAO CITY — After President Duterte failed to show up in two events here the previous night, the President also did not show up on the 82nd year of Araw ng Dabaw here although there was no schedule for his public appearance on the city charter day. None of the opposition candidates from Otso Diretso, however, had attended the culmination day of the 82nd Araw ng Davao on Friday. City Treasurer Erwin Alparaque, over-all parade coordinator, told reporters that no opposition group signified an intention to join the parade since the city set the March 8 deadline for registration. Alparaque told reporters a total of 380 contingents joined the ‘Parada Davaoeño, the highlight of the weeklong celebration. Former Special Assistant to the President and senatorial candidate Bong Go did not join the parade but a vehicle marked with his name with a puppet outside was there.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 16, 2019 08:37 UTC