Court junks libel raps vs. Davao Today journo, child rights advocate
Davao Today’s editor and a child rights advocate scored a legal victory when the fiscal junked the libel charges filed against them by the military.
More challenging CASER discussion up in the next round of talks
An adviser on the peace process said the signing of the joint statement between the government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front last Sunday is just a step towards more challenging discussions.
The Davao City Hall (davaotoday.com)
Davao to build multi-million drug facility
The city government of Davao is planning to build a multi-million drug rehabilitation facility starting December this year.
Water district pipes delaying DPWH’s ‘traffic-generating’ road projects
An official of the Department of Public Works and Highways explained it has difficulty finishing its road projects on time due to existing drainage and pipelines of the Davao City Water district.
Jimmy Saypan, secretary general of the Compostela Farmers Association. (Photo from CFA)
Anti-mining farmer dies in hospital after attack by riding-in-tandem
The leader of a local farmers’ organization in Compostela Valley who was in critical condition after he was shot by two unidentified motorcycle gunmen died in the hospital earlier today, Oct. 11.