Author Archives: DAVAO TODAY

6 months ago

Groups debunk BBM’s position on NTF-ELCAC and red-tagging

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Groups debunk BBM’s position on NTF-ELCAC and red-tagging

Journalists, NGO workers, and union organizers are disputing the position of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that he will not dissolve the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which has been known for red-tagging individuals and groups since its formation in 2018. 

6 months ago

Solons support transfer of Quiboloy’s cases to Manila

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Solons support transfer of Quiboloy’s cases to Manila

Lawmakers express frustration on fugitive preacher Apollo Quiboloy for his “disrespect of law and due process” to face legal charges filed against him and are supporting plans from the justice department to transfer the cases from Davao to Manila.

6 months ago

UP Mindanao to open College of Medicine in 2025

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UP Mindanao to open College of Medicine in 2025

The University of the Philippines Mindanao campus will be opening its College of Medicine program in 2025, in its effort to produce more doctors to address the shortage of health care professionals for the people.

6 months ago

Lack of CCTV hampers probe on couple’s murder

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Lack of CCTV hampers probe on couple’s murder

The probe on the murders of a Manila-based couple found dead in a condominium two weeks ago is hampered because of the lack of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in the establishment, Davao City Police says.

7 months ago

LABOR DAY

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LABOR DAY

Members of the union Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Davao City Water District (NAMADACWAD) joined the International Labor Day rally led by Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) Southern Mindanao on May 1 at Freedom Park as they call for an increase in living wage amid inflation and an end to attacks on union organizing. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)