Department of Region XI Director Nenita E. Lumaad hears the complaints from teachers of Salugpongan Ta ‘Tanu Igkanugon Learning Center regarding the militarization in the community that has affected the school operations. Lumaad says encampment of state forces is prohibited by law but admits that community encampment is within the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and not the Department of Education (DepEd). (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)