Children of Lumad killing victims lament for their parents
Children of victims of paramilitary killings in Surigao town urged President Benigno Aquino III to end the killings of indigenous peoples or Lumads.
Rius Valle, spokesperson of the Save Our Schools (SOS) Network, challenges the local government units to take action on the situation of Lumad schools under their localities.(Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Group challenges LGU: Act on Army attacks against schools
A group of child-rights advocates lamented the government’s inaction over educational institutions “villified” as New People’s Army schools.
More than 10,000 people from different regions in Mindanao join the funeral march for Emerito Samarca, Dionel Campos, and Datu Jovello Sinzo who were killed by the Magahat-Bagani Force last September 1. The militia group is allegedly created by the Army.
Thousands attend burial of school director in Surigao del Sur
Friends and relatives of school administrator, Emerito Samarca, arrived in throngs last Saturday to pay their last respects to the man who they fondly called as "Tatay Emok".
Duterte: My throat is ok
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte dispelled the news that he has throat cancer.
Slain head of Lumad school laid to rest
Yosie, wife of Emerito Samarca who was killed by members of the militia group Magahat Bagani Force, said he was a good man who did not have enemies.