Leaders of lumad (indigenous people) evacuees from Davao del Norte province appeal to authorities that they be allowed to protest for their rights after support groups assisting them were charged with violations of Republic Act (RA) 267 or Kidnapping, Serious Illegal Detention and Anti-trafficking in persons Act.
The tribute program for fallen New People's Army commander Leoncio "Ka Parago" Pitao opened with a song themed with what has been a monicker of communist guerillas, that they are "soldiers of the poor."
The Davao City Police Office said on Thursday that comrades of New People's Army commander Leoncio Pitao alias Ka Parago are welcome to attend his burial so long as they are unarmed and will not bring placard that insults the government.
An official of this city's Emergency Response's Central 911 said on Thursday that the city has improved in terms of preparation for disasters and calamities.
Chairperson of the Committee on Appointments and Government Reorganization Councilor Rachel Zozobrado-Nagayo on Tuesday called out the public to help and participate on the city’s campaign against smoking.