Eight years after an ordinance here banned aerial spraying of fungicides on banana plantations, advocates say the fight must continue to prevent unmonitored practices to contaminate the watersheds.
Non-government groups that conducted a joint fact-finding mission in Maguindanao were told that spy drones made sorties in the area for seven days prior to the deadly battle that killed 44 police commandos.
Two of slain civilians in the deadly Mamasapano battle in Maguindanao died from bullets traced to police commandos, according to a group who conducted a fact-finding mission in the area.
The Davao Light and Power Co. would begin its project of transferring cables underground after the Araw ng Dabaw festivities next month, the city government here said.
Some 1,500 soldiers will help secure the safety of athletes, sports officials and visitors during the hosting here of the 2015 Palarong Pambansa on May 3-9.
The Regional Internal Affairs Service (RIAS) revealed on Wednesday that it had found probable cause for charging 19 personnel of Sta.Cruz, Davao Del Sur. Municipal Police Station for grave misconduct.
As part of the investigation of a policeman who tested positive for shabu use during a random drug test, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has ordered its erring member to undergo another test.
The Committee on Finance said on Tuesday that the approval of 600 million-peso budget for additional garbage bins in the city is still pending.
This was the statement made by Abu Misry Mama, spokesperson of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter, on Tuesday refuting the claim of suspended Special Action Force chief Supt. Getulio Napenas that 250 Moro rebels were killed by SAF forces in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last January 25.
The Commission on Elections said it is still unclear when the Sangguniang Kabataan election will push through.
