by DAVAO TODAY
Mar 10, 2013
By IRENE V. DAGUDOG
Davao Today
“Pinaagi sa gifile nga kaso batok sa mga sundalo, hinay-hinay na mahatagan og hustisya ang kamatayon ni Juvy ug sa iyang mga anak (Through the filing of case against the soldiers, Juvy’s and her sons’ death will slowly be given justice).” – Pastor Sadrach Sabella, Karapatan-Socsksargen spokesperson
by DAVAO TODAY
Mar 08, 2013
By IRENE V. DAGUDOG
Davao Today
“We condemn the killing of Cristina Jose and we continue to cry out for justice for all daughters of Southern Mindanao who became victims of extrajudicial killing,” said May Ann Sapar of women’s group Gabriela.
by DAVAO TODAY
Mar 05, 2013
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
On Monday, Cristina Jose was reportedly on her way to Davao City to report a recent incident of blacklisting by members of the 67th Infantry Battalion of Pablo victims who attended the February 25-28 barricade at the DSWD regional office in Davao City.
by DAVAO TODAY
Mar 04, 2013
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
Cristina Morales Jose, a councilwoman of Binondo village, Baganga town in Davao Oriental, was one of the leaders of a camp-out at the DSWD regional office last week, according to Pastor Jaime Jurie, secretary general of Karapatan, in a text message.
by DAVAO TODAY
Mar 01, 2013
By KENETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA
and IRENE V. DAGUDOG
Davao Today
But they held on, persisted, and never lost hope. On the cold road, under the harsh heat and damp, they waited. They had nothing but themselves, arms extending over each other for strength and solidarity, and hearts filled with hopes and dreams for life to be better.
by DAVAO TODAY
Mar 01, 2013
By DAVAO TODAY
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines Davao City Chapter (NUJP-Davao) has issued a statement condemning Dela Rosa’s “arrogance and disrespect” towards members of the media. “Such arrogance and disrespect by Dela Rosa towards members of the press is condemnable,” the NUJP-Davao said. “His attitude is reflective of the whole Davao City police personnel who actually treated people in the same manner as they beat up the barricaders indiscriminately including women and children.”
by DAVAO TODAY
Feb 28, 2013
BY Davao Today
“After three days of intense protest, which resulted in several confrontations, we have finally achieved what we came for. This is a victory for the people,” said Karlos Trangia, Barug Katawhan spokesperson.
by DAVAO TODAY
Feb 28, 2013
BY KENNETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA
Davao Today
(Atty. Eduardo) Estores also points out the issue “is not a question of legality; it is a question of justice and human rights. The state has an obligation to address the grievances of its people, and ensure the safe guarantee of the people’s right to food, shelter, and freedom of expression.”
by DAVAO TODAY
Feb 26, 2013
BY KENETTE JEAN MILLONDAGA
Davao Today
Men and women, young and old alike joined the barrage of people through the gates of the DSWD to scoop sacks of relief goods out to the streets. But even before they were done taking all the goods, the police came to stop them with their truncheons and clubs hurting at least eight of the protesters, including an 11-year-old girl.
by DAVAO TODAY
Feb 07, 2013
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
The peasant group challenged De Lima to investigate first what really happened in the clash between protesting coconut farmers and the cops during last Thursday’s rally at the NAPC office before issuing “prejudicial statements.”