Human Rights

Ludenio Monson, a Mandaya farmer and leader of Nagkahiusang Mag-uuma sa Boston (United Farmers of Boston), was shot at around 4:30 in the afternoon on Wednesday, a volunteer from the Solidarity Action Group for Indigenous Peoples (Sagip) told Davao Today in a text message.Monson was with a companion at the time of the incident.

He told colleagues last month that he (Monson) was already a �marked� man in his area. He said he got information that his name was in the military�s Order of Battle list and that he could be �taken anytime.� He was among those strongly opposed to mining. Read on.

DAVAO CITY — Union leaders under the Kilusang Mayo Uno, together with other leaders of militant organizations, have filed complaints…

NABUNTURAN, COMPOSTELA VALLEY — The executive and legislative branches of the provincial government of Compostela Valley will work together to…

In line with the legal and judicial processes of the People’s Revolutionary Government, may we inform the public that a…

Tagum City — Membership of the Girls Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) decreased by about 50 percent and GSP officials…

Justice remains elusive for slain NPA daughter; Easter prayers of hope to mark Rebelyn’s 40th day Marking the 40th day…

Today we are remembering Rebelyn on the 40th day of her violent death. We grieve her passing and are united…

DAVAO CITY — Millions of Filipino elementary students and teachers can finally access science and math learning materials via the…

KAPALONG, DAVAO DEL NORTE — The municipality of Kapalong intends to bid for this year’s search for most child-friendly municipality,…

COTABATO — Kawagib, a Moro human rights organization based here, expressed alarm over the declaration of a state of emergency…