2009 April- Davao Today

Anti-mining Lumad leader killed in Davao...

Posted by CHERYLL D. FIEL in Breaking News, Extrajudicial Killings, Human Rights, Latest Posts, Top Stories on 04 30th, 2009 | No Comments

By CHERYLL FIEL Davao Today DAVAO CITY — A lumad leader was gunned down just a few meters from the town hall of Boston in Davao Oriental yesterday, bringing to 10 the total number of activist killings in the region since May last year. Ludenio Monson, a Mandaya farmer and leader of Nagkahiusang...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao City, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — Militant drivers under the Transport of Southern Mindanao for Solidarity, Independence and Nationalism (Transmision) said there is no truth to claims by pseudo-progressive drivers’ federation that the implementation of the DOs (Department orders) no. 38 and 39 hiking drivers’...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao Region, Latest Posts, OFWS & Migration on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

Davao City — Ten cities and municipalities in the Davao Region are joining the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in campaign against illegal recruitment more aggressively in their respective localities. POEA has seen the need to expand its network at the grassroots level by...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Education, Labor, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

“It’s about time lawmakers manifest their nationalist character before their term ends by casting their votes to approve the 9,000-peso salary increase of public school teachers,” said Gabriela solon Luzviminda Ilagan, author of House Bill 4734, providing for additional compensation for...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Human Rights, Labor, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — Union leaders under the Kilusang Mayo Uno, together with other leaders of militant organizations, have filed complaints at the Commission on Human Rights. “The US-Arroyo regime is slowly killing the workers through its anti-worker policies and laws. Unfair labor practice,...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Economy, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — The government has assured participants in the recently concluded First Vegetable Marketing Summit that it is serious in curbing the illegal entry of imported vegetables. Agriculture secretary Arthur Yap, in his message during the summit, said the government remains committed to protect...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Children/Youth, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

NABUNTURAN, COMPOSTELA VALLEY — The executive and legislative branches of the provincial government of Compostela Valley will work together to come up with a Local Development Code for Children. Sangguniang Panlalawigan board member Maricar Zamora-Apsay, chairperson of the Committee on Women,...

Garbage in Mt. Apo decreasing...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Environment, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | 1 Comment

DAVAO CITY — The amount of garbage collected in Mt. Apo is decreasing. Nilo Rivera, chief of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Division of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and member of the Protected Areas Management Board (PAMB), estimated that garbage collected from the...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Environment, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

The Tamugan Farmer’s Association (Tafa), a member of the Farmers Association of Davao City (Fadc) demands the cancellation of the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) granted Hedcor Tamugan Incorporated (HTI) last March 17, 2009....

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Environment, Health, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

The campaign to go organic is getting the much needed boost as corporations take the lead in campaigning for a change in lifestyle among its employees. As part of its Earth Day 2009 celebration, Smart Communications, Inc. and its contact center partner, I-Contacts Corporation (I-con) teamed up to launch...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Extrajudicial Killings, Human Rights, Insurgency, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

In line with the legal and judicial processes of the People’s Revolutionary Government, may we inform the public that a criminal case has been filed with the People’s Court of FarSouth Mindanao region and a warrant of arrest has been issued against the masterminds and perpetrators of the gruesome...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Children/Youth, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

Tagum City — Membership of the Girls Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) decreased by about 50 percent and GSP officials are hoping to bring in more sponsors to shoulder registration fees of girls. In a press conference, GSP national president Teresita B. Chao revealed that GSP membership is at 1.8...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Business, Economy, Latest Posts on 04 27th, 2009 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — In preparation for the influx of tourists this summer, the Regional Development Council (RDC) has enjoined all the local chief executives of all the cities and provinces of the Davao region to establish showrooms for their indigenous products. During the recent RDC meeting at the Bulwagan...

GEARING UP FOR MAY...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in News in Pictures on 04 26th, 2009 | No Comments

GEARING UP FOR MAY. Left- leaning groups form a new coalition called Makabayan (Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan) for the upcoming May 2010 elections. Among its senatorial bets are partylist representatives Satur Ocampo and Teodoro Casi�o of Bayan Muna, Liza Maza of Gabriela Women�s Party and Rafael Mariano...

POWER NAP...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in News in Pictures on 04 26th, 2009 | No Comments

POWER NAP. A modest lunch and a quick nap in a karenderia in downtown Davao gives this man respite after a half day’s work. (davaotoday.com photo by T.W....

TOXIC WASTES...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in News in Pictures on 04 26th, 2009 | No Comments

TOXIC WASTES. Members of the community theatre group Mascomthea call the public’s attention against the dumping and burning of mercury-containing devices like the compact flourescent lamps (CFL) and thermometers, which are toxic. Environment groups are calling for the setting up of proper disposal...

Trade lib ideas outmoded, says Ibon...

Posted by IBON MEDIA in Economy, Latest Posts, Politics, Top Stories on 04 26th, 2009 | No Comments

As administration allies push for amendments to economic provisions in the Constitution, research group IBON Foundation says that the resolution seeking to allow corporations to own land and land-based resources in the Philippines is based on an outmoded ideology which believes that liberalizing the economy...

VIEW OF THE PEAK...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in News in Pictures on 04 20th, 2009 | No Comments

VIEW OF THE PEAK. Mt. Apo, the country�s highest peak, is still 40-kilometers northeast of Davao City. But on a clear day it can be seen from many areas of the city, including this part of Buhangin, just before you go through the underpass. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald...

SUN WORSHIPPERS...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in News in Pictures on 04 20th, 2009 | No Comments

SUN WORSHIPPERS. Instead of going to church, some people flock to the beaches of the island garden city of Samal to escape the heat during the Lenten break. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Environment, Latest Posts on 04 20th, 2009 | No Comments

As part of its undertaking in upholding the rule of law on environmental protection and preservation, the Supreme Court simultaneously held a forum on environmental justice on April 16 to 17 in Baguio City, Iloilo City and Davao City. The Supreme Court’s guide to the forum states: “The fragile...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Environment, Latest Posts on 04 20th, 2009 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — The City Government of Tagum through the city Tourism Council, in cooperation with Kreativ Union of Today’s Artists and Writers (Kuntaw), recently announced its activities for Earth Fest Summer Workshops 2009. This is an open activity for all cultural tourism oriented individuals...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Davao City, Latest Posts, Military on 04 20th, 2009 | No Comments

DAVAO CITY — The new head of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division and commander of the Philippine Army in Davao Region and some areas of Region 12, Major General Reynaldo B. Mapagu, paid a courtesy call to the councilors of Davao during last Tuesday’s session. Acting vice-mayor councilor Mabel S...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Extrajudicial Killings, Human Rights, Latest Posts on 04 20th, 2009 | No Comments

Justice remains elusive for slain NPA daughter; Easter prayers of hope to mark Rebelyn’s 40th day Marking the 40th day of her death anniversary, a special liturgy calling for justice for Rebelyn Pitao was held on Wednesday afternoon, April 15. Exodus for Justice and Peace (EJP), an alliance of...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Extrajudicial Killings, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Latest Posts on 04 20th, 2009 | No Comments

In the pursuit of achieving revolutionary justice for the victims of state-sponsored terrorism and fascism, the Merardo Arce Command of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Southern Mindanao formally indicts 12 officials, members, and agents of the Military Intelligence Battalion; four officials, members...

Posted by DAVAO TODAY in Analysis, Extrajudicial Killings, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Human Rights, Insurgency, Latest Posts on 04 20th, 2009 | No Comments

Today we are remembering Rebelyn on the 40th day of her violent death. We grieve her passing and are united in fighting for justice for a beloved daughter, friend and teacher. With the same purpose, we are also fighting for justice for all victims of state terrorism under Gloria Arrroyo. The past few weeks...