By DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today
Calling it as just a “stop-gap measure,” the Kidapawan City-Local Council of Women (KC-LCW) said the solution is “palliative and an added burden for the consumers” especially the women sector whom, it said, shoulder the brunt of household budgeting.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Bayan Muna Party-list second nominee Carlos Zarate said that the April 2 en banc ruling “gives imprimatur to the further unbridled dominance by the moneyed and powerful elites in our political and electoral system.”
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
The 13-year-old wounded boy, Jonas, (not his real name) who is still recuperating at the Davao Regional Hospital in Tagum City is now “heavily guarded” by military men of the 10th Infantry Division, Philippine Army. Hanimay Suazo, secretary general of human rights group, Karapatan, told davaotoday.com in a text message that the family of the victim is insulted and feel harassed by this act of the military.
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
“Nisinggit pa gani ko, mga bata mi sir, tulo ka beses, ayha sila miundang og pabuto, dayon mitubag sila, sa ibabaw ra daw sila nagpabuto, (I shouted at them three times, that we are kids, then they stopped firing and replied that they were firing at the hills,” Alvin said, adding that he immediately went to Roque when the gunfire stopped.
By JOHN RIZLE SALIGUMBA
DAVAO TODAY
The discussions on CASER must start now so that the people will know about it, especially on policies related to the environment like the policies on mining,” says Juland Suazo, Panalipdan spokesperson.
By DAVAO TODAY
“Gipamusil mig sundalo, nakauniporme (We were shot at by soldiers in uniform),” a 13-year-old survivor said in a news footage by TV Patrol Davao.
By DAVAO TODAY
Karapatan Southern Mindanao reported that a child was killed in a strafing incident in Kidaraan, Mabini, Compostela Valley at 6 pm of April 3, allegedly committed by elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
By MEDEL V. HERNANI
Davao Today
Nojapa told the media that he was not harmed, “not even a pinch” while in the hands of the rebels. He said he was treated well, and that an NPA medic attended to him daily to check on his health. He said the NPAs followed and respected his rights.
By CHERYLL D. FIEL
Davao Today
“Wala ko namulitika. Mintras akoy mayor sa Davao, ok mo. Karun, maayo na lang gani kay ang ginoo gihimong mayor akong anak, ok na pud mo. Karung moabot nga eleksyon, di nato masulti. Wala koy kontra pero kaning tanan, Inshallah. (I’m not politicking here. As long as I’m mayor here of Davao, you’re okay. It is good that God made my daughter mayor, so you are also okay. Now that elections are near, we cannot say. I may not have opponents, but all of these, I say, Inshallah, meaning God-willing),” he addressed the families.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
“The court’s ruling may not ease the pain and sufferings of the relatives of the still missing Jonas Burgos, but, it was a long coming indictment of the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines).” – Atty. Carlos Zarate, second nominee of Bayan Muna Party
