An inter-agency task group of at least 3,000 personnel will be deployed for the launching of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations 2017 to be held in Davao City, a ranking official of the Police Regional Office 11 announced Monday.
Bagane Fiola, director of the independent film Baboy Halas (Wailings in the Forest), is proud to announce that their movie is included in the films to be screened at the 46th International Film Festival Rotterdam from Jan. 25 to Feb. 5, 2017. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
The military refuted claims made by the New People’s Army that Mandaya tribal chieftain Cupertino Banugan was killed in Davao Oriental province due to self-defense.
Davao City is known for its very stringent traffic rules. Through Executive Order 39 signed by then Mayor Rodrigo Duterte on 2013, drivers currently have to stay within the speed limit of 30 kph in downtown areas, 40 kph along roads leading to downtown areas, and 60 kph on national highways.
The year 2016 was a bloody year of struggle, especially for the farmers of Southern Mindanao. Last year, farmers felt the devastating effects of a year long dry spell, and bore the brunt of violence both from state agents and private companies.