By KENETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA
and IRENE V. DAGUDOG
Davao Today
But they held on, persisted, and never lost hope. On the cold road, under the harsh heat and damp, they waited. They had nothing but themselves, arms extending over each other for strength and solidarity, and hearts filled with hopes and dreams for life to be better.
By DAVAO TODAY
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines Davao City Chapter (NUJP-Davao) has issued a statement condemning Dela Rosa’s “arrogance and disrespect” towards members of the media. “Such arrogance and disrespect by Dela Rosa towards members of the press is condemnable,” the NUJP-Davao said. “His attitude is reflective of the whole Davao City police personnel who actually treated people in the same manner as they beat up the barricaders indiscriminately including women and children.”
BY Davao Today
“After three days of intense protest, which resulted in several confrontations, we have finally achieved what we came for. This is a victory for the people,” said Karlos Trangia, Barug Katawhan spokesperson.
BY KENNETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA
Davao Today
(Atty. Eduardo) Estores also points out the issue “is not a question of legality; it is a question of justice and human rights. The state has an obligation to address the grievances of its people, and ensure the safe guarantee of the people’s right to food, shelter, and freedom of expression.”
BY KENETTE JEAN MILLONDAGA
Davao Today
Men and women, young and old alike joined the barrage of people through the gates of the DSWD to scoop sacks of relief goods out to the streets. But even before they were done taking all the goods, the police came to stop them with their truncheons and clubs hurting at least eight of the protesters, including an 11-year-old girl.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
“One-third of all cancer cases are preventable while the other one-third are curable if detected early,” said Dr. Gay Lapus, an oncologist based here in Davao City.
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
During the special session of the City Peace and Order Council Monday at the City Hall, Mayor Sara Duterte expressed concern whether authorities manning the checkpoints know how to profile and identify suspected terrorists.
By KENETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA
Davao Today
She was not simply the wife of an indigenous anti-mining activist. Juvy Capion, the woman killed in what is now called the Tampakan massacre, was a farmer, mother of four, and leader of the Blaan community.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Bishop Melzar Labuntog said UCCP leaders and workers join with the indigenous peoples in their struggle for their ancestral lands, the protection of the environment and uphold human rights. “We dedicate these candles to them who died defending their rights,” Bishop Nabuntog said at the caravan’s kick-off ceremony at Freedom Park in Davao City, Monday.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Elenito Escalante, chairperson of the teachers’ group Kahugpongan sa mga Magtutudlo ug Kawani sa Edukasyon sa Mindanao (Kamkem) said K + 12 is not the answer to the shortage of classrooms, textbooks, and the problem on teachers, among others which are recurring problems of the country’s educational system.
