NPA ambush erupts in Davao City outskirts
The Philippine Army claims there were no fatalities in its encounter with the New People’s Army in Baracatan, this city, on July 8, while the police later said two government troops were confirmed dead.
Open-pit mining consultation marred with reported harassment
A leader of a small-scale miners group complained that Army troops harassed him to keep him out of a public consultation on open-pit mining operations.
Donors of public properties still taxed
For failing to transfer ownership, the local government continues to impose taxes on donors of real properties which were already given to the city.
NPA says Bukidnon mayor was a land-grabber, tyrant
In their statement released last Saturday, the NPA North Central Mindanao Region (NPA-NCMR) said Okinlay acted as a “land grabber” and ruled as a “local tyrant” against indigenous Higanon farmers.
Consumers want DANECO rift resolved
The rift between rival managements in Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (Daneco) has left its consumers confused and wanting of a resolution.