“Since 28 January up to this moment, this exact moment, I can attest that there are still military forces camping in our community, 7 houses are occupied including mine” Christina Lantao said.
“Nakakatulong ang armas sa atin sa gera noon pang Martial Law, pero ang palaging paggamit ng armas nakakasira din. (Arms helped us in the war during Martial Law. But the frequent use of arms will be destructive as well). I’ve been fighting for forty years; I see more destruction in arms."
Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon ordered the relocation of residents from more than 10 barangays in five towns who were affected by landslides and sinkholes in the past week.
Maria Duayna said although village officials gave them advance notice, they still left their village with little preparation.
By Mart Sambalud & Tyrone Velez Davao Today DAVAO CITY-- Authorities have already lifted public storm warning signals as of 11 am Monday as tropical depression Agaton weakened to a…