Duterte allies turn Parada Dabawenyo into political event

Duterte allies turn Parada Dabawenyo into political event

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Duterte’s political allies turned Davao City’s Parada Dabawenyo last March 23, the culminating event of the 89th Araw ng Dabaw month long celebration, into a politically-charged event with their statements that caused delays in the parade. The parade, which began at 6:00 am with 35,000 participants marching from Roxas Avenue to San Pedro Square, was paused at times as the event’s hosts recognized Duterte allies in the c…