A human rights watchdog has called on the international community to investigate the reports of abuses being perpetrated by state agents during the almost three years of military rule in the island.
The Duterte siblings are supportive of their father’s decision not to extend the Martial Law implementation in Mindanao as it nearly expires this month.
People who got the first taste of riding a modernized public utility vehicle (PUV) here have nothing but praises for the new transit system that will soon cater to the city and neighboring town’s commuters.
Political and civil society leaders on Tuesday have supported the decision of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte not to extend martial law in Mindanao.
In the southern region of Mindanao, most of the 96 reported cases of political killings have targeted farmers and Lumad people, particularly those asserting for their basic rights.
THE STATE OF MEDIA FREEDOM in the Philippines under the Duterte Administration remains a tragic story as new and more cases of attacks and threats continue, with marked uptick for certain incidents.
City council passed this Tuesday a resolution allowing the local government of Davao to hand over P7.8 million in financial assistance to typhoon-stricken areas in Luzon and the Visayas.
Local church leaders have expressed their optimism that the planned revival of the peace negotiations will continue for good this time following the announcement of President Duterte that he wants to revive the talks with the Communist rebels.
The Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) says the business sector still divided on the matter of Martial Law in Mindanao that will expire at the end of the year.
Human rights group Karapatan welcomes the move of Pres. Duterte to revive the peace talks between his government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP).
