Author: Paulo C. Rizal

Bello Tindasan, chairman of Compostela Farmers Association (CFA), along with other farmers, protests in front of the Army's Eastern Mindanao Command Headquarters in Davao City a week before President Aquino's last State of the Nation Address (SONA) to condemn alleged human rights violations against peasants and activists. Tindasan's house in Compostela Valley was strafed by alleged by Army men last June. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Chinese Embassy Cultural Counselor Pan Feng opens the first day of the Chinese Film Festival at Cinematheque Davao on Wednesday afternoon. The festival, which is a collaboration between the Film Development Council of the Philippines and the Chinese Embassy's Cultural Office will showcase films for free until July 12. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Eric Pundoc, a rice trader in Bangkerohan Public Market for more than 30 years, says he is aware of the existence of fake rice but is confident of his own rice supply. Pundoc expressed confidence in his suppliers and in National Food Administrations's (NFA) efforts to ensure that fake rice does not enter the market. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Kilusang Mayo Uno spokesperson Carlo Olalo warns of launching workers' strike for all LBC stores nationwide as they declare June 30 as the National Day of Action and Boycott against LBC. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)