By DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today
“When flashfloods hit Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon, it usually overflows Pulangi River,” Gov. Taliño-Mendoza said, adding that the towns are amongst the low-lying areas of the province.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
The delegates also displayed at the front gate of the DENR effigies representing the dead bodies of the victims of Tampakan massacre and black crosses bearing the names of leaders and environment defenders who were killed since the former Arroyo administration to present.
By ALFRED S. DEPALA/Correspondent
Davao Today
“We need assistance for the reconstruction of houses. We also need sacks of rice, clothes and medicines. As of today, we only mustered 300 sacks of rice which we divided in the 11 villages. We were only able to distribute foods good for one day. We’re still awaiting help from the provincial government,” Sta. Josefa Vice Mayor Simon Caguiat said.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
“This typhoon would not have been this tragic if not for the logging and foreign mining companies ravaging our mineral resources,” Sr. Stella Matutina, convener of Manilakbayan said.
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
“For the first time,” the governor said, “a tornado or a violent wind storm brought logs and water; it spun around very fast causing the natural water holding to overflow.”
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Tuesday’s session was attended by Congressman Arnulfo Go of Sultan Kudarat, who chairs the committee together with Representatives Luz Ilagan of Gabriela Women’s Party (GWP), Nancy Catamco of the 2nd District of Cotabato, Florencio Flores of Bukidnon 2nd District and House Deputy Majority Leader Daisy Avance-Fuentes of South Cotabato.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
In Andap village, New Bataan, Compostela Governor Arturo Uy confirmed that 33 died due to landslides and flashfloods as a result of typhoon Pablo.
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
“Karon lang mi nakasinati og ing-ani. Murag manighol ang hangin. Mao to nga nagbakwit na lang pud mi. Nalangkat man pud among atop,” said Angelita Bingson, a resident of Montevista since 1949.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Dodong Atillo, spokesperson for the Department of Education-XI, said they already issued a directive suspending classes and announced that teachers “are not required to come to class.”
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
Gok said his tribe has been prevented from hunting the forests since the 27th IB was assigned in their area two years ago.
