Sectoral leaders accused of being Communist rebels who went missing for a few hours since Monday, Jan. 28, were actually arrested by authorities to face criminal charges filed against them, the police regional office said Tuesday.
Public school teachers here renewed their call for a substantial salary increase, saying its a "long overdue" demand of the sector.
A progressive Moro group is hopeful that the deadly explosion that hit a Roman Catholic church in Jolo, Sulu on Sunday morning will not be used to divide the Christian and Muslim communities amid persistent threats of terrorism from lawless groups, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Child rights advocates hit Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio for being “callous as his father is” with her statement on social media regarding children’s capability to commit crimes.
Lumad leader Datu Jomorito Goaynon,chairperson of Kalumbay Regional Lumad Organization, and Ireneo Udarbe, chairperson of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas-Northern Mindanao Region, were reported missing since last Jan.28.