Filipino-American delegates to the recent International Solidarity Mission in Mindanao were “dismayed” with Philippine government over what they observed as "its negligence to attend to the basic social services of its people".
Temperatures run feverish high on Wednesday August 6 in Nabunturan town, Compostela Valley following a Department of Energy order to close the office of the beleaguered Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative- Cooperative Development Authority (Daneco-CDA) office.
About 100 activists belonging to the group, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, brave the heat of the sun to demonstrate their opposition to the perceived government bias for coal plants. The anti-coal activists held their march and protest in Davao City, marching from Freedom Park to Rizal Park Thursday morning. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
On Wednesday, the process was transferred to the much cramped and heated Bankerohan Gym as the Davao Recreation Center had to give way for the Kadayawan Festival activity. It was only at noon time that the board finally opened the gates to allow all remaining applicants to wait inside the gym. But some had collapsed like Lumakan. Some SELDA members from Davao have volunteered to help many outside and inside the gym who have problems with their documentation papers.
Candidates pose outside the City Hall building of Davao City. (L to R) Liezel Mae O. Anac 19, (Tagabawa-Bagobo), Susan M. Batawan, 20 (Ata), Noteza M. Nogan, 20 (Obu-Manuuvu), Chally Lou A. Lacaran, 24, (Matigsalog), Cesa Mae K. Tangkih, 24 (Sama), Bai Mina A. Elatan, 20, (Iranun), Bai Azmyelah M. Latip, 19 (Maguindanao), Fahmia E. Basari, 18 (Tausog), Hida-Ya B. Polao, 21 (Maranao), Amiel T. Lubama, 21 (Kagan) and Kessia Carol D. Tar, 18 (Bagobo-clata). They will compete for the Hiyas ng Kadayawan crown on August 15 at 7:30 pm at the Davao Recreation Center. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)