Activist shot after anti-pork forum in Tagum City
A peasant organizer was shot by unidentified gunmen right after a forum on the people's initiative against "pork barrel" in Tagum City.
COMMUNITY SINGING. Somewhere in Agusan del Sur, NPA fighters sing the Internationale with the lumads Wednesday during the 44th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Communist Party of the Philippines. (davaotoday.com photo by Jayboy A. Urbina)
New 10th ID chief to focus counterinsurgency drive in Comval, Davao del Norte
Former intelligence officer and now army division commander, Major General Eduardo Año announced that he would concentrate his division to crushing the communist movement in Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley.
Church leaders must be ready to guide laity on social, political issues
"After all, the members of the church are also citizens that must act on these issues to change them for the better," said Yanez.
A RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION. Victims of typhoon Pablo who felt government dilly-dallied on its promise to release the 10,000 sacks of rice in response to their January 15 highway barricade clamor, take to the streets once more, this time, holding the protest right in front of the DSWD regional office in Davao City, to press for what they think is long overdue. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Group wants sustainable rehab plan in ComVal’s typhoon-hit areas
Trianga said that government must support their call for sustainable farming so that peasants will be able to rebuild their lives.
FINDING SOLUTION. Loading his motorcycle with cut up woods from fallen trees caused by typhoon Pablo, this man can now rebuild his house in Osmeña village, Compostela town, Compostela Valley. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Typhoon Pablo survivors plant 1, 500 trees to nourish Pablo-ravaged communities
Typhoon Pablo survivors in the province planted not less 1,500 seedlings on Tuesday in their areas that were once flattened in December 2012.