Probe to ‘ferret out truth’ on abuses, costs in Zamboanga conflict urged

The bishop said "instead of political negotiation which is closer to the 'straight path', the Aquino government intentionally took the 'warpath' in the Zamboanga crisis. Aquino's war has clearly led to a bigger problem than its intended outcome.”

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COMPOSTELA CHILDREN JOIN PROTEST Women and children survivors of Typhoon Pablo from Compostela, Compostela Valley joined Thursday’s rally to dramatize their demand for food relief from government and stop the military encampment in their villages. Communities in Compostela said soldiers are deployed to protect the mining investment of San Miguel Company. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Pablo-rehab village of Compostela driven out by militarization

Matigsalug leader Cristina Lantao said troops from the Army’s 25th Infantry Battalion arrived in their community in Sitio Bermuda, Purok 4 on Wednesday and told them they would occupy their village while conducting a three-week operation against the New People’s Army.

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Read more about the article OctoTrek in Mt. Apo: Kidapawan City to enforce strict safety, conservation guidelines
GEARING UP. In Lake Venado, a group of porters gear up for the Mt. Apo summit. They loaded 20-25 kilos of stuff in their packs. (davaotoday.com photo by Rawi June Amaga-Morandante)

OctoTrek in Mt. Apo: Kidapawan City to enforce strict safety, conservation guidelines

By DANILDA L. FUSILERO Davao Today KIDAPAWAN CITY - Authorities here assured that they would enforce strict guidelines on safety and environmental protection on the Mt. Apo climb as they…

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