Will Lozada’s expos? lead to another People Power?

In Davao, the rest of Mindanao and the country, mobilizations find thousands of people in the streets. Will Lozada's testimony be enough of a spark to ignite a change in leadership?

Students light up candles during the interfaith prayer rally in Davao City on Friday. "We are protecting our future," one of them says. MORE PHOTOS. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)


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Mandaya farmers call for a stop to military operations in Davao Oriental

PHOTO ESSAY From the towns of Baganga, Cateel and Boston in Davao Oriental, more than 200 Mandaya farmers walked the five-kilometer distance from the downtown area of Mati, the province's capital, to Barangay Dahikan, the seat of legislative power, to criticize the military for the alleged human rights abuses in their villages.

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Ferrazini’s family tells NPA to leave Davao in peace

After the New People's Army (NPA) admitted their mistake in the February 2 killing of Davao businessman Vicente Ferrazini, the family of the slain businessman asked the Communist rebels to leave Davao and the entire family in peace.

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Ateneans demand the truth about ZTE

Students, faculty, administration and staff of the Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) light a candle on Friday, February 22, demanding public accountability and declaring their unity with the Filipino people in the fight against corruption. The Ateneo appeals for the transformation of various groups into "prophetic communities and communal whistleblowers" in the midst of the $330 million NBN deal. Click here for more pictures. Read the story. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)

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