Labor group decries ‘strafing’ of workers camp in Pantukan
Militant labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno in Southern Mindanao decried the strafing of a worker’s camp last Saturday, April 2 in Pantukan, Compostela Valley province.
BANANALAND NO MORE. Thousands of banana trees in Montevista town, Compostela Valley collapsed after strong winds brought by Typhoon Pablo hit the area on Tuesday. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)
Envi group blasts DENR for wasting P7B tree-planting project
Environmental group Panalipdan in Southern Mindanao criticized the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for wasting P7.2-billion which funded the agency’s National Greening Program (NGP).
Boy dies from Army shooting in Davao
An 11-year old boy died after by government troops fired shots in a village at Toril, Davao City on Friday, April 6.
Tension eases in Kidapawan as gov’t pulls out troops
Around 4:00 pm on Tuesday, troops outside the Spottswood Methodist Center withdrew and left the protesting farmers and progressive groups which sought refuge at the Church compound after a bloody dispersal last week.
Davao to allocate P31.5-m for Cotabato farmers
The local government here is preparing to allocate at least P31.5 million to purchase 15,000 sacks of rice that will be donated to farmers affected by the continued drought in Cotabato province.