Farmers and indigenous people led by Farmers Association of Davao City picketed the Department of Agriculture Office over the recent hike in prices of rice and garlic, and failure to provide services to farm communities. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
“They made us guide them to where the NPA rebels are posting. They did not allow us to refuse,” said Pedro in vernacular. “I asked them if we will be put to danger, they said they are not sure and that would depend on whether the NPAs hit us.”
Journalists welcomed the apology from Davao City police director Vicente Danao for his tirade on three reporters, but they said the city police must do away with its rough treatment on members of the press.
