Women and children survivors of Typhoon Pablo from Compostela, Compostela Valley joined Thursday’s rally to dramatize their demand for food relief from government and stop the military encampment in their villages. Communities in Compostela said soldiers are deployed to protect the mining investment of San Miguel Company. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Farmers led by Barug Katawhan confront soldiers who have been camping in the farmers’ residence in Sitio Bongkilaton, Barangay Ngan in Compostela town of Compostela Valley Province. The farmers complained that soldiers are deployed due to mining operations by San Miguel Company. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Priscilla Razon, regional director of the Social Welfare Department, almost collapsed in the middle of her State of the Region Address after complaining of dizziness on Wednesday at Almendras Gym. Paramedics attended her while another regional officer continued her speech (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Members of the underground Kabataang Makabayan (Patriotic Youth), a group allied with the National Democratic Front, staged a lightning rally in Bankerohan Public Market Wednesday protesting President Aquino’s administration for the present woes such as the conflict in Zamboanga and corruption of public funds. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Lyca Sarenas of Oxfam Mindanao announced the #iScore4peace Grassroots Children Football Festival on September 21, which is International Day of Peace. The sports-based peace building will bring together youth from communities to celebrate sports and support the peace efforts for the Bangsamoro in Mindanao. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)