Various groups formed a local network to join the nationally coordinated “human chain” and march to Rizal Park on February 25, exactly one month after 44 police troops, 18 Moro fighters and seven civilians were killed in a botched military operation last month. The date was also notable as it coincided with the yearly celebration of the Edsa People Power uprising.
The Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) announced Friday that it will be implementing rotational brownouts with a maximum duration of two hours as they “face a tight power supply situation”.
Former Bayan Muna Partylist congressman, Teddy Casiño, said rumors of a coup d’ etat are only fueled by Malacanang allies “to douse cold water on the protests” over the Mamasapano incident.
More than 300 tribal members of different tribal communities in Mindanao gathered here on Tuesday to call the attention of government to scrap the military’s Oplan Bayanihan which they claim as “causing havoc in the hinterlands.”
Seven foreign tourists were allegedly shot at by armed forces elements in Malaybalay, Bukidnon last February 13.
It is still business as usual for the Asian Development Bank in the wake of the Mamasapano incident, as 16 of its representatives visited Davao City recently to meet with the Mindanao Development Authority for its ongoing projects.
Alleged members of the New People’s Army attacked a police station in Mati City, Davao Oriental about 7pm Sunday as the NPA heightened its offensive attacks in the region.
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Director of Region XI Priscilla N. Razon, was awarded as the best manager among different regional directors in the country.
The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters confirmed on Thursday that it suffered two casualties this week in two separate clashes with the rival forces of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
More than 100 tribal women gathered on Thursday here to denounce the militarization and mining in their community as they formed their first regional grouping.
