The former secretary general of Karapatan Southern Mindanao, Jay Apiag, was arrested by police on Tuesday afternoon, August 13 in Digos City and transferred later to Davao City on Wednesday on warrants for attempted murder which his group claims are “trumped-up charges”.
Mayor Sebastian Duterte faces criticisms from Davao’s environmental groups for stating his continuing support for the waste-to-energy incineration (WTE) project during his State of the City Address (SOCA) last August 6.
The second State of the City Address (SOCA) of Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte laid down plans for more social services for Dabawenyos and discussed funding problems for the city’s bus system, but Dabawenyos wanted concrete plans on flooding and traffic.
The low crime rates in Davao City in the past months are result of manipulation of statistics and inaccurate classification of cases, according to Davao Region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-11) Director General Nicolas Torre III.
Lawyers of the Lumad teachers and two party-list representatives have filed a motion of appeal to overturn the Tagum City court’s decision that convicted them of child abuse over their rescue of distressed Lumad students in Talaingod.
Gathering at Freedom Park in Roxas Avenue, around 50 members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, Kilusang Mayo Uno, Anakbayan, Gabriela, and various progressive groups raised issues such as the need for increased living wages, upholding democratic rights, and other issues.
Atin ang Pinas banners Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Davao’s rally during President Marcos Jr’s third SONA, as they push for the defense of the West Philippine Sea while criticizing the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States, which they say jeopardizes Philippine sovereignty. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
Colmenares said Marcos’ promises of growth are not felt by the people who have suffered from hunger, high prices, low wages, and budget cuts on social services.
The National Bureau of Investigation 11 (NBI 11) has uncovered a large-scale scheme of fake birth certificates in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur that produced up to 1,200 documents.
The Davao City Council has taken issue on last week’s carousel of appointments of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director, as they will invite officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to seek clarification.
