Author Archives: KATH M. CORTEZ

Officials of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) and Lumad leaders hang a tarpaulin at the gate of UCCP-Haran compound in Davao City Thursday (Jan. 30). Their message is clear: no arms should be brought or stored inside the church places and premises. Their action came following the Jan. 25 forcible entry of bolo-wielding members of the Alamara paramilitary group into the evacuation camp that holds hundreds of Lumad who evacuated due to militarization and other rights abuses. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

The City Health Office (CHO) has dismissed the rumor that there are already patients with confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in this city.

The Davao City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) secretary has admitted that the body has asked the authorities to intervene into the increasing number of fixers in its office’s vicinity.

A very good performance rating was given to the members of the 19th City Council for their legislative work in the July-December period last year.

Majority of businesses in the Davao region failed to secure their Business Continuity Plan (BCP), which would be helpful in case a disaster happens.

The recent attempt to take Manobo evacuees out of the church facility serving as their sanctuary as well as the immense pressure and intimidation that they face have left unshaken their firm resolve to stay.

The top regional officer of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) claimed that the agency is in possession of a list of individuals, companies and government officials that are supporting the Communist Party in the region.

More than 55 percent of police officers of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) are overweight and have been ordered to trim down their weight, which will be subjected to monthly evaluation.

Another financial assistance worth P11.3 million for three calamity-stricken areas was approved by the Davao City Council.

People with autism need government to support funding for therapy and evaluation, raising awareness and opening doors for their employment.