Nothing expresses more succinctly the spirit of Christmas than a song or a poem that comes like a song. We very well know how the Christmas message is embodied in the legend of Christ’s nativity in Bethlehem. It was told, angels sang on high the joyful tidings, proclaiming the Glory of God — Gloria in Excelsis Deo — and trumpeting the message of peace and goodwill to earth’s humankind.
The story of Kababaihang Nagtataglay ng Bihirang Lakas (KNBL or Federation of Women Farmers in Davao) KNBL is a federation of thirteen women peasant organizations (POs) from the 3rd district of Davao City (Talomo and Calinan). Majority of its members are from indigenous people’s groups.
Liwayway Caligdong, assistant chief of the City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO) confirms during Monday’s Kapehan that ten Lumads who have been staying in the city’s barangay gyms have died due to vehicular accidents and sickness. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
