Davao activists dismayed over Arroyo’s failure to address rising cost of food, fuel
As peace adviser, Esperon says he will use ‘soft approach’ in dealing with rebels
By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE-TUBURAN | Davao Today
Retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said he sees no conflict at all in his being a former military officer and his recent post as a peace adviser.Davao farmers do not welcome CARP extension
Peasants and Lumad groups are against the existing agrarian-reform law. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)
By CJ KUIZON | Davao Today
Farmers groups in Davao are dismayed over the extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) until December 31. They're calling instead for the approval of the "Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill" that seeks to implement free distribution of lands to farmers and lift the heavy amortization rates shouldered by CARP beneficiaries. It also seeks to promote cooperatives and other mutual-aid techniques, which the KMP believes will raise the productivity and the standard of living of farmers, eventually "laying the foundation for national industrialization."Flood in the city
SOAKED. As rainy season begins, vehicles in Davao City never fail to immerse in heavy rains and floods. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan) SOAK. This portion of JP Laurel Avenue…
Arroyo orders all-out offensive vs Drilon’s kidnappers
By GERMELINA A. LACORTE | Davao Today
Arroyo said she has ordered an all out military offensive not only against the Abu Sayyaf, but also against the Communist New People's Army (NPA) so that the government can finally "return Mindanao to its people," she said.- Go to the previous page
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