A leading member of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) in Mindanao was killed in an encounter in Mabini, Davao de Oro last week.
The Misamis Oriental provincial legislative board has started its investigation Tuesday, January 11, into the operation of the Grand Imperial casino in Barangay Taboc, Opol town, as it questions if the gambling establishment have complied with the requirements of the local government units.
With the slow action of government in response to survivors of Typhoon Odette, lawmakers from Mindanao urged the passage of laws that will create a department focused on disaster response and to build permanent evacuation centers.
Davao City has seen 75 new COVID-19 cases this week, which has prompted the city government to prepare for the possible rise of infection after the holiday season.
I am aware that pragmatic solidarity is not enough but somehow, we must find a way to reduce suffering the soonest time then continue to work for strategic solutions that impact positively on humanity.