Politics

Activists get ready for Aquino’s 4th SONA

Activists get ready for Aquino’s 4th SONA

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Jul 15, 2013

By TYRONE A. VELEZ

Davao Today

In a press conference held Monday, the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Southern Mindanao said they will mobilize thousands from the urban poor, farmers, workers, youth and indigenous peoples to show how the poor are reeling from government’s policies.

Davao City tightens security

Davao City tightens security

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Jul 08, 2013

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA

Davao Today

“Foot patrols (and) the checkpoints are 24/7.  One of the stations at any one time should be conducting a checkpoint in the three entries to the city including the fourth from Samal Island.” — Chief Superintendent Jaime Morente, outgoing Regional Director of the Philippine National Police

Fathers of NPA captives seek help of Third Party Facilitator, Duterte for the release of their sons

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Jul 05, 2013

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA

Davao Today

Bishop Modesto Villasanta, spokesperson for the Sowing the Seeds of Peace, said they are always ready to facilitate such request.  His group already facilitated a number of releases of NPA captives in the different far-flung areas in the region.  They acted upon the request of the families, local government units and church denominations, among others.