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Water protests continue

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Oct 23, 2007

Members of the Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Davao City Water District (NAMADACWAD) gather in front of the Davao City hall on Oct. 20 to protest the proposed 100-million-peso loan from the Local Water Utility Administration that they said would lead to the privatization the city’s water system and, consequently, higher water rates for consumers. (Photo by Keith Bacongco/AKP Images for Davao Today)

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Oct 19, 2007

It’s On. The nine-day campaign period for the village and Sangguniang Kabataan elections scheduled on Oct. 29 officially begins today, with these candidates roaming around Davao City. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)

Three NPA captives in Montevista held as POWs

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Oct 18, 2007

The Alejandro Lanaja Command-Front 3 Operations Command of the New People’s Army is holding under its custody Army detachment commander Sgt. Raul Reyes, along with paramilitary Civilian Action Auxiliary members Glorieto Mahumas, and Rudy Villaflor. The three were arrested during the October 7 NPA tactical offensive that successfully raided the 72nd Infantry Battalion-AFP detachment in Canidkid, Montevista in Compostela Valley Province.

Patriotic officers warn vs military acting like mercenaries for Stanfilco

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Oct 18, 2007

The Patriotic Officers Union � Southeastern Mindanao section, a clandestine organization of progressive bloc within the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), is denouncing the statements of Major Medel Aguilar of the 10th Infantry Division blaming the protesting workers of Davao Integrated Transport Facilities, Inc. (DITFI) for the company’s “closure”.