Author: DAVAO TODAY

The Department of Social Welfare and Development, Office of the Civil Defense and the Central 911 led the inspection of airports and terminals for the activation of the Oplan Semana Santa in the city on Tuesday.

Members of the progressive Makabayan bloc in the House of Congress submitted twenty questions regarding the botched operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on Monday to the Committees on Public Order and Peace which they wish President Benigno S. Aquino III will answer.

Colmenares said P50,000 compensation will also be paid directly to the passenger whose right is violated.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) will issue timely warnings as the government anticipate the entry of Typhoon Chedeng into the Philippine area of responsibility on Wednesday, a Palace official has said.

Peace advocates and human rights groups are gearing for a humanitarian mission to assist communities affected by the military’s all-out offensives against Moro fighters in Maguindanao.