Peasant women group Amihan pointed to the Republic Act 11203 or Rice Liberalization Law as reason why the country reportedly surpassed China as the world's biggest rice importer.
Human rights group Karapatan questioned Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana's order to set up checkpoints in areas in Mindanao affected by the series of earthquakes.
Local groups have launched an initiative that aims to help the youth understand the various peace-building efforts in combating extremism in Mindanao.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has approved the application of 34 higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the Davao region increase tuition and other school fees for school year 2019-2020.
As the late Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. is laid to rest Saturday, a Roman Catholic leader is hopeful emerging politicians will follow the path of the deceased political figure in this times of repression.