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).
By MEDEL V. HERNANI
Davao Today
Nojapa told the media that he was not harmed, “not even a pinch” while in the hands of the rebels. He said he was treated well, and that an NPA medic attended to him daily to check on his health. He said the NPAs followed and respected his rights.
By CHERYLL D. FIEL
Davao Today
“Wala ko namulitika. Mintras akoy mayor sa Davao, ok mo. Karun, maayo na lang gani kay ang ginoo gihimong mayor akong anak, ok na pud mo. Karung moabot nga eleksyon, di nato masulti. Wala koy kontra pero kaning tanan, Inshallah. (I’m not politicking here. As long as I’m mayor here of Davao, you’re okay. It is good that God made my daughter mayor, so you are also okay. Now that elections are near, we cannot say. I may not have opponents, but all of these, I say, Inshallah, meaning God-willing),” he addressed the families.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
“The court’s ruling may not ease the pain and sufferings of the relatives of the still missing Jonas Burgos, but, it was a long coming indictment of the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines).” – Atty. Carlos Zarate, second nominee of Bayan Muna Party
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
“Nagmalampuson kay ilang gihatag ang ayuda sa katawhan.” — Allan Montecalvo, spokesperson of Indug Kautawan
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Jalandoni Campos, chair of the indigenous people’s organization Malahutayong Pakigbisog Alang sa Sumusunod (Mapasu) and council member of the Mindanao Lumad alliance Kalumaran, was released to the custody of Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel at 9:30 PM Monday.
By CHERYLL D. FIEL
Davao Today
“RH law is women-beneficial. Let us always remember that if women in the country are in a better lot, the country would be a better place as it has been proven that countries which take care of the well-being of their women, who have healthy women, are more progressive.” — Dr. Jean Lindo, Gabriela-Davao Chairperson
By DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today
Part of the modus operandi, Enriquez noted, is that these bogus groups are mobilizing people to claim themselves as Martial Law victims. The individuals who are persuaded are then collected with information and fees, promising them of a hefty amount that they are supposed to receive from the Marcoses’ ill-gotten wealth.
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
“We came here not to destroy equipment or hurt people but to ask for justice,” Montecalvo said. “We are ready to defend our barricade,” he added.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
It is “only proper and fair,” the guerilla spokesman said, for politicians to coordinate with the NPA and people’s militia, organs of political power, revolutionary forces and branches of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) as well as “respect the distinct territories held by the revolutionary government.”
