Protest against US Navy troops mark Fil-Am friendship day in Sarangani

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN To highlight the “irony” of the Filipino-American Friendship day celebration , July 4, members of the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan held a protest caravan and stopped in front of Glan Municipal Office where they urged the local officials to pass a resolution banning the entry of US troops in the area.

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LACK OF MERIT. North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza speaks before the media in a press conference, June 10. She urged Manny Piñol to accept the Comelec’s decision to dismiss his electoral protest against her. (davaotoday.com photo)

Comelec junks Piñol’s electoral protest for lack of merit

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today As stipulated in the newly adopted policy of the Comelec on the rules of procedure on disputes in an automated election system, the votes that will be recovered in the precincts designated, in this case by Piñol, would exemplify the merits or legitimacy of his protest. As per physical count done by the Comelec First Division, Piñol only got 1,915 votes while Taliño-Medoza had 18,175 votes.

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The highest and has the strongest current. You have to ride a balsa to get near it and experience the water hammering your back like a massage.

Photo Essay: The wonders of Surigao del Sur

Text and Photos by RAWI JUNE AMAGA-MORANDANTE Davao Today Any itinerary for a trip to Surigao del Sur would always include the Britania Group of Islands, Enchanted River and Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig town -- three destinations that top the most visited getaways in this province and its neighboring places. Getting to and experiencing these exquisite places would surely leave any tourist, local or foreign, in total awe and admiration.

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