Pope Francis’ visit should free political detainees
Human rights group Karapatan said there are 491 political prisoners in the country, 220 of whom were arrested under the Aquino administration.
High hopes among Davaoenos with Pope’s coming
They may not be one of the lucky ones who could get to meet Pope Francis, but Davaoenos here have the same message for the people’s Pope – that he could fix the Filipino’s ‘broken hearts.’
Dr. David Pillai, president of the Transworld International Academy denies collecting any amount of money from Indian medical students even if they violated the rules of the dorm policies. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Dorm management says it only wants to ‘discipline’ students
Indian doctors who were involved in the recent controversy involving Indian medical student dormers clarified Wednesday that they are only imposing strict dorm policies to “discipline” the students.
Army major linked to Tagum killing charged with murder
A murder case has already been filed against an army major from the 4th Infantry Battalion under the 10th Infantry Division who allegedly shot dead a woman in Tagum City on January 9.
Pope Francis hailed as People’s Pope
Various groups here will hold several activities in time for the visit of Pope Francis, whom they called as the “Peoples’ Pope.”