Press freedom and human rights groups have long held that impunity in attacks against journalists emboldens those who seek to silence the critical press and put the entire media community…
Disbelief and grief was followed by condemnation as relatives and friends question the military reports that two volunteer teachers for Lumad schools — Chad Booc and Gelejurain Ngujo II — were among the five "rebels" killed in an encounter in Barangay Andap, New Bataan, Davao de Oro.
First district Councilor Pamela Librado-Morata sealed her decision to back out of her re-election bid by withdrawing her certificate of candidacy.
The Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) questioned irregularities in the arrest of community doctor Natividad 'Naty' Castro last week.
Vice President Leonor 'Leni' Robredo lauded her thousands of supporters who appeared at her presidential campaign rally in Cagayan de Oro's Divisoria area Tuesday, February 22.