By DON J. PAGUSARA
Davao Today
My childhood years were filled with random dreams and not-so-intentional glories. But they come as happenstances with childhood drives and urge to excel in everything — from shatung to basketball, to high jump, to gardening to handicrafts making. And to give fleshly meaning to parents’ and mentors’ exhortation in the cliché Burn your midnight candle!
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
“Foot patrols (and) the checkpoints are 24/7. One of the stations at any one time should be conducting a checkpoint in the three entries to the city including the fourth from Samal Island.” — Chief Superintendent Jaime Morente, outgoing Regional Director of the Philippine National Police
By ACE R. MORANDANTE
Davao Today
“The Aquino administration only puts at risk the lives of the people because the US government only wants to position their troops in our country with the objective of waging war against China and North Korea.” — Sheena Duazo, spokesperson for Bayan in Southern Mindanao
By DON J. PAGUSARA
Davao Today
Indeed, it sounds like a frivolity for Mr. Virgilio Almario to advance a proposal that is meant to change the spelling of Pilipinas toFilipinas. Of all the urgent matters and issues that need to be addressed, here comes a very inconsequential proposition that wouldn’t at all touch the daily lives of our people.
By MART D. SAMBALUD
Davao Today
“My administration will continue to work for the development of the City of Tagum. If we join our hands and trek one direction, surely, all of us will be able to implement our programs and services for the benefit of all Tagumeños whom we are called to serve.” – Mayor Allan Rellon
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
Bishop Modesto Villasanta, spokesperson for the Sowing the Seeds of Peace, said they are always ready to facilitate such request. His group already facilitated a number of releases of NPA captives in the different far-flung areas in the region. They acted upon the request of the families, local government units and church denominations, among others.
By MART D. SAMBALUD
Davao Today
Based on the data pooled from the confirmed HIV/AIDS cases, the proliferation of the deadly HIV virus attributed to their “risky sexual behaviors” which involves engaging in “unprotected” sex with multiple partners, high needle sharing, practice of anal sex and low condom use, among others.
By DON J. PAGUSARA
Davao Today
Who can be honest? Rather, who need to be honest and be featured in the news? It’s the poor! Never the wealthy and powerful! They have no need of the glory of publicity or a reward for honesty. Their position in society is more than rewarding enough!
By DAVAO TODAY
Davao Today
Antonio “Dodong” Ortega Petalcorin, 56, married and treasurer of the Metro Davao Transport Cooperative was shot several times by an unidentified lone gunman, police authorities said.
By RAWI JUNE AMAGA-MORANDANTE
Davao Today
Rising at an altitude of 2,674 meters above sea level, it’s rich in biological diversity and distinct with its magnificent mossy forest — true to being part of the Mt. Apo National Park.
