Read more about the article Maute patriarch, 4 others nabbed in Davao
MOST WANTED. Government security forces apprehend Cayamora Maute, the patriarch of the Maute Clan in Lanao del sur at the Sirawan, Toril checkpoint while attempting to enter Davao City onboard a black Toyota Hiace Grandia van on Tuesday, June 6 at around 10 a.m. Cayamora claims that he was on his way to have a medical checkup because he has difficulty in hearing and experiencing coughing. Security officials in the scene say Cayamora conceal his face at the checkpoint. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Maute patriarch, 4 others nabbed in Davao

Cayamora Maute, said to be the patriarch of the Maute Group along with four other companions that include his daughter and second wife were nabbed by security officials in a checkpoint at Sirawan, Toril here at around 10 am on Tuesday.

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Read more about the article Dads want more military troops in Davao
Scores of police officers in full combat gear patrol along Roxas Avenue in Davao City on the first day of Martial Law in Mindanao on Wednesday, May 24. President Rodrigo Duterte, through Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announced the declaration on Tuesday evening after a series of clashes erupted between government troops and members of the Maute in Marawi City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Dads want more military troops in Davao

The city council here is set to pass a resolution requesting President Rodrigo Duterte to deploy an additional army battalion to secure the city

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Read more about the article Lumad group decries ‘enemy of the state’ tag, hits reso questioning DSWD MOU
NOT ENEMIES. Kerlan Fanagel, chairperson of the Pasaka Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao nixes the joint resolution issued by the Regional Peace and Order Council 11 and the Regional Defense Council 11 that urged the Office of the President to review the memorandum of understanding signed between Pasaka and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. In a press conference at the UCCP Haran in Davao City on Monday, June 5, Fanagel also hit the "enemy of the state" tag given to them by the two government agencies, calling them "malicious" and "irresponsible". (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Lumad group decries ‘enemy of the state’ tag, hits reso questioning DSWD MOU

The PASAKA Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao, an alliance of several town-based Lumad organizations expressed indignation at the joint resolution issued by the Regional Peace and Order Council 11 and the Regional Defense Council 11, which urged the office of the president to review the existing memorandum of agreement between the Department of Social Welfare and Development and PASAKA.

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