Diwalwal Folk Caught in the Grip of Violence, Greed
By Daisy C. Gonzales and Carlos H. Conde Bulatlat.com Mt. Diwalwal is said to hold the Philippines' largest gold deposit, perhaps one of the largest in the world, according to…
By Daisy C. Gonzales and Carlos H. Conde Bulatlat.com Mt. Diwalwal is said to hold the Philippines' largest gold deposit, perhaps one of the largest in the world, according to…


2005 proved to be as tumultuous a year as the years past. It began with grisly violence as the vigilante-style killings in Davao City continued to claim victims even as Davaoe?os welcomed the new year with optimism. Indeed, violence, mayhem and murder dominated the news in Davao for much of the year.
There was also a strong sense that, despite the assurances from the authorities that terrorism was being checked, the city was becoming increasingly insecure. There were the usual debates, both the relevant (whether Mindanao should become a separate republic) to the almost comical (whether a sordid replica of the statue of David be allowed to greet strollers at a waterfront).