One Billion Rising in UP
“As the youth arm of Gabriela in UP Mindanao, we rise for Justice. Justice for the victims of typhoon Yolanda, environment plunder, and for our right to education,” spokesperson Keziah Suzane Francisco said.
Namasufa union president Vicente Barrios shows the memorandum of agreement between Sumifru management, contract growers and union officials granting the return to work with back wages of 141 workers. (contributed photo)
Angry banana grower fires gun at picketing workers
A picket by banana workers in Compostela on Monday over unpaid back wages by a banana grower turned violent as the latter fired a warning shot and issued threats against them.
ANGRY AT CAB DRIVERS. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte scolded taxicab drivers and operators in a meeting Monday on complaints from passengers at the Davao International Airport that taxi drivers there did not charge metered rates and asked for certain fare rates. The mayor has repeatedly warned drivers about such practices as it ruins the reputation of the city. (Ace R. Morandante, davaotoday.com)
Taxi drivers air side on overcharging issue
Taxi drivers trooped to Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to come clean over the issue of “contract” scheme which involved charging passengers without using their taxi meters at the Davao City International Airport.
Balsa Mindanao director Francis Morales (right) talks with survivors in Brgy. San Vicente, Tolosa, Leyte. (contributed photo by Ken Bandayanon)
Disaster aid group slams coal-fired power plant
Allowing the coal-fired power plant to operate in the city will harm local fresh water source and residents, according to aid group Balsa Mindanao.
DavOr governor orders relocation of residents as govt enforces no-build zones
Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon ordered the relocation of residents from more than 10 barangays in five towns who were affected by landslides and sinkholes in the past week.