Lumad support groups hail troops pull-out
Support groups of Manobo evacuees welcomed the announcement of government officials that troops would pull-out in Talaingod to enable them to return home peacefully.
Duterte tackles issue on “surrender” forms
Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in a dialogue with village officials and residents of Paquibato district over complaints that the Army's 69th Infantry Battalion forced them to sign “surrender” forms.
Military allows troops withdrawal in Talaingod; Manobo evacuees to return home
After a month of seeking sanctuary here, Manobos are set to go home following an agreement brokered by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Davao del Norte Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario who secured a word from the military to withdraw from their operations in at least 11 villages in Talaingod town.
Workers to press wage hike on May 1; Wage board reviews hike proposal
Militant workers are set for the 128th Labor Day commemoration on May 1 when they would demand President Aquino for higher wages and more jobs.
Slain priest’s colleague impatient over extended probe
Patience is running thin for a colleague of slain Italian missionary Fr. Fausto 'Pops' Tentorio after learning that the special investigative body is asking for an extension of their probe beyond the April 30 deadline.