Politics

Government tribal agency anti-Lumad – critics

Government tribal agency anti-Lumad – critics

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Feb 26, 2016

A regional alliance of tribal organizations has criticized the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) as anti-tribe, following a recent burning of a dormitory inside an evacuation center here ran by the religious.

Illegal campaign posters teardown begins in Davao

Illegal campaign posters teardown begins in Davao

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Feb 24, 2016

Campaign materials of election candidates stuck on prohibited areas will be torn down this week as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) XI has sought help with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for manpower.

Federalism: a BBL alternative?

Federalism: a BBL alternative?

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Feb 23, 2016

Calling it as an alternative for Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), presidential bet Rodrigo Duterte’s push for federalism is a “doable vision” which will usher peace and development across the country, especially for Mindanao, according to Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban).

Reds warn candidates of election ‘policies’

Reds warn candidates of election ‘policies’

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Feb 19, 2016

The New People’s Army set up a checkpoint in an unpopulated part of the national highway in Agusan del Sur at the start of the campaign period for national candidates, in a move meant to warn politicians who are entering the areas where the revolutionary groups operate to abide by their policies.