Politics

Mayor Sara Duterte lauds arrest of Maute patriarch

Mayor Sara Duterte lauds arrest of Maute patriarch

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Jun 07, 2017

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Mayor commended Lt. Col. Nestor Mondia and his team in Task Force Davao “for always being alert, for their hard work, and for their unquestionable dedication to keep Davao City and the Dabawenyos safe from terrorists like the Maute brothers.”

Maute patriarch, 4 others nabbed in Davao

Maute patriarch, 4 others nabbed in Davao

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Jun 06, 2017

Cayamora Maute, said to be the patriarch of the Maute Group along with four other companions that include his daughter and second wife were nabbed by security officials in a checkpoint at Sirawan, Toril here at around 10 am on Tuesday.

Lumad group decries ‘enemy of the state’ tag, hits reso questioning DSWD MOU

Lumad group decries ‘enemy of the state’ tag, hits reso questioning DSWD MOU

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Jun 06, 2017

The PASAKA Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao, an alliance of several town-based Lumad organizations expressed indignation at the joint resolution issued by the Regional Peace and Order Council 11 and the Regional Defense Council 11, which urged the office of the president to review the existing memorandum of agreement between the Department of Social Welfare and Development and PASAKA.

Lumad groups hit Duterte for failed promises

Lumad groups hit Duterte for failed promises

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Jun 05, 2017

Lumad leaders expressed disappointment over President Rodrigo Duterte’s failed promises to protect their communities from dislocation as a result of military operations, moreso, with the imposition of Martial Law in Mindanao.

BTC completes final report on new BBL draft

BTC completes final report on new BBL draft

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Jun 05, 2017

The Bangsamoro Transition Commission announced on Friday the completion of the new draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that will be forwarded to the BTC Coordinating Committee for review and approval before its submission to the Office of the President.