Members of Lumad group Karadyawan hold a ritual called "Panubadtubad" to urge armed paramilitary fanatics led by Datu Laris Mansaloon to stop the harassments in Brgy. Gupitan, Kapalong, Davao del Norte. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
When a colleague nominated me for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, I decided neither to post a video nor to donate to any of the foundations involved. One reason is that I find the challenge a bit self-congratulatory, which, instead of serving its purpose of advocating awareness about the disease, ended up as a craze with many of those who braved the challenge remaining unaware of what the letters A-L-S represent.
“The Local Government Code is also a national law and it says that we ensure that the inhabitants are well-protected,” said Dayanghirang.
Protest Action led by progressive groups Bayan Southern Mindanao Region inside SM Lanang in time for Pres. Aquino's keynote during the Philippine Business and Social Progress forum at the SMX Convention Center today. (contributed photo by Jazzania Necosia)
President Benigno Aquino III commends business groups and local officials during the launch of the Mindanao Inclusive Agribusiness Program of the Philippine Business for Social Progress and Mindanao Development Authority at SMX Convention Center Lanang last Monday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)