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Karapatan lauds SC for ruling on writ of amparo

DAVAO CITY?Progressive human rights group Karapatan – Southern Mindanao lauded today the Supreme Court for upholding the writ of amparo that would protect people from human rights abuses, particularly against extralegal killings and enforced disappearances.
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Mindanao journalists push for freedom of information law

By CHERYLL D. FIEL | Davao Today

Journalists, some of whom experienced being denied information related to the last elections, have committed to campaign among colleagues and lawmakers for the "Freedom of Information Act of 2007," which, once passed into law, will require government to release public documents within a specific number of working days upon receipt of a request and will eliminate the excessive cost of acquiring these data, which is imposed by government agencies.

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Duterte undergoes surgery; Sara takes over

By CHERYLL D. FIEL | Davao Today

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, who was scheduled to undergo surgery last week, said he had no qualms leaving his post because he has complete trust in his daughter. Asked about the possibility of criminals on the loose while he is away, the mayor retorted, "When the cat is away, the tiger takes over," apparently alluding to his daughter.

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DavNor gov says Lumads need livelihood, basic services

?More on livelihood, health care and basic services ? water supply, better road access, and education.? These are the needs of indigenous peoples (Lumads) in his province, according to Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo P. del Rosario when Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation, Inc. (MISFI), a Davao City based non-governmental organization (NGO), made a courtesy visit in his office.

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Consumer protest

Members of Consumer Alert hold a demonstration in front of the Davao City Council to protest the planned 100-million peso loan by the Davao City Water District. According to them, such a loan is unnecessary and that DCWD consumers will ultimately be the ones paying for it. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan.)

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