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
Gina is among the widows who joined the Manilakbayan (Journey to Manila) initiated by human rights, peace and environment groups in Mindanao. She was joined by several widows: Daisy Paborada, a Higaonon from Opol, Misamis Oriental; Rosalie Cabal from Kibawe, Bukidnon; Sharon Liguyon from San Fernando, Bukidnon; and Mercy Dejos from Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
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 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 DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today
On Wednesday, Katribu, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, Kabataan Party-list, women’s organization Gabriela and Mapa community leaders representing the evacuees joined together to stage a picket-rally in front of the municipal hall of Magpet and called for the immediate pull-out of all military troops in the municipality.
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 MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, Duterte-Carpio said, has been preparing since Sunday providing coastal communities with automatic response and alert systems, especially those identified as flood-prone areas like the villages of Bucana, Maa and Matina. Dump trucks and rubber boats were also prepared for an eventual rescue and evacuation operations.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
“We were surprised to learn the details,” a nun who requested anonymity reacted. She added that rights abuses have been happening in Mindanao, yet, “all the while, President Aquino’s been informing the Manila people that there were no human rights violations in Mindanao.”
