More than 100 tribal women gathered on Thursday here to denounce the militarization and mining in their community as they formed their first regional grouping.
Non-government groups that conducted a joint fact-finding mission in Maguindanao were told that spy drones made sorties in the area for seven days prior to the deadly battle that killed 44 police commandos.
Two of slain civilians in the deadly Mamasapano battle in Maguindanao died from bullets traced to police commandos, according to a group who conducted a fact-finding mission in the area.
Some 1,500 soldiers will help secure the safety of athletes, sports officials and visitors during the hosting here of the 2015 Palarong Pambansa on May 3-9.
The Regional Internal Affairs Service (RIAS) revealed on Wednesday that it had found probable cause for charging 19 personnel of Sta.Cruz, Davao Del Sur. Municipal Police Station for grave misconduct.
As part of the investigation of a policeman who tested positive for shabu use during a random drug test, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has ordered its erring member to undergo another test.
This was the statement made by Abu Misry Mama, spokesperson of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter, on Tuesday refuting the claim of suspended Special Action Force chief Supt. Getulio Napenas that 250 Moro rebels were killed by SAF forces in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last January 25.
The Commission on Elections said it is still unclear when the Sangguniang Kabataan election will push through.
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte remains critical of the Aquino government’s handling of the bloody Mamasapano clash saying that it was careless when it authorized the anti-terrorist raid that led to the massacre of 44 Special Action Force police, 17 MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) fighters and 9 civilians.
The resignation of national police chief Alan Purisima over the botched operation in Mamasapano did not satisfy a partylist lawmaker and a Catholic priest, who both blamed President Benigno Aquino III as they urged him to resign and face a probe on this matter.
