Ex-councilor questions hike in port modernization cost
A former councilor questioned the huge increase in the cost of proposed Sasa Port modernization project under the flagship Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program.
‘Palaro’ Media Committee hit for ‘poor accommodation’
While the public euphoria still lingers after the successful hosting of 2015 Palarong Pambansa in this city which was creatively described with the hashtag the #BestPalaroEver, the committee who handles the media, however, earned flak because of “poor accommodation.”
Manobo activist in Sultan Kudarat feared dead
Nobody has seen Manobo activist John Calaba since he entered the compound of a logging and mining firm in Sultan Kudarat on April 30.
Child rights activists cry harassment
Members of children’s rights organizations were allegedly harassed by state forces on Thursday night, a national alliance of children’s rights groups said.
Tribes call on LGUs to imitate Duterte’s stance on mining
The indigenous peoples' group Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) appealed to local governments to emulate Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s stance on mining.