Peasant groups back probe of palm oil imports

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today “These oil mills were established using our money and are, therefore, owned by small coconut farmers.  The return of all coco levy funds and assets to its rightful owners is long overdue,” says Marbella adding, that the companies must be turned over to the coconut farmers themselves.

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Duterte gives 24 hours for drug pushers, murder-for-hire to leave Davao

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today “Kamong tanan nga konektado niya, dili na ta magbinolahay.  Kabalo mo nga kamo akong ginatunong.  Who has had, or who had had dealings with (Balingit).  Tagaan ta mo’g 24 oras.  Makita ta mo sa Davao, mosuroy ko.  Sorry na lang.  Ayaw kog mahaya.” – Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte

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