By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
“One set of bullet shells was found where the soldiers positioned when they fired. But another set was suspiciously placed opposite of them.” — Sonny Cortes
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
“One set of bullet shells was found where the soldiers positioned when they fired. But another set was suspiciously placed opposite of them.” — Sonny Cortes
By TYRONE A. VELEZ
Davao Today
“Bakit hindi tayo napapagod ay para hindi masayang ang sakripisyo nila. Tayo, ako na nandito ay magpatuloy sa paglaban (The reason we are here is not to make their sacrifice go to waste. We, myself will continue with this fight), we will not stop until we get back what is ours,” Jacel said.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
“Tin-aw nga gi-single out mi sa Comelec. Duha lang ka poster sa Piston ang ilang gihimong basehan sa pag disqualify sa among partido,” Edil Gonzaga, second nominee of Piston, a group of drivers.
By DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today
Calling it as just a “stop-gap measure,” the Kidapawan City-Local Council of Women (KC-LCW) said the solution is “palliative and an added burden for the consumers” especially the women sector whom, it said, shoulder the brunt of household budgeting.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Bayan Muna Party-list second nominee Carlos Zarate said that the April 2 en banc ruling “gives imprimatur to the further unbridled dominance by the moneyed and powerful elites in our political and electoral system.”
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
The 13-year-old wounded boy, Jonas, (not his real name) who is still recuperating at the Davao Regional Hospital in Tagum City is now “heavily guarded” by military men of the 10th Infantry Division, Philippine Army. Hanimay Suazo, secretary general of human rights group, Karapatan, told davaotoday.com in a text message that the family of the victim is insulted and feel harassed by this act of the military.
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
“Nisinggit pa gani ko, mga bata mi sir, tulo ka beses, ayha sila miundang og pabuto, dayon mitubag sila, sa ibabaw ra daw sila nagpabuto, (I shouted at them three times, that we are kids, then they stopped firing and replied that they were firing at the hills,” Alvin said, adding that he immediately went to Roque when the gunfire stopped.
By JOHN RIZLE SALIGUMBA
DAVAO TODAY
The discussions on CASER must start now so that the people will know about it, especially on policies related to the environment like the policies on mining,” says Juland Suazo, Panalipdan spokesperson.
By DAVAO TODAY
“Gipamusil mig sundalo, nakauniporme (We were shot at by soldiers in uniform),” a 13-year-old survivor said in a news footage by TV Patrol Davao.
By DAVAO TODAY
Karapatan Southern Mindanao reported that a child was killed in a strafing incident in Kidaraan, Mabini, Compostela Valley at 6 pm of April 3, allegedly committed by elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).