By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
In a statement posted in its website, SC said that out of the 5,343 bar examiners, 946 have passed or only 17 percent of the total number.
By IRENE V. DAGUDOG
DavaoToday
“Ang tungkulin ko po: Halughugin ang kasaysayan para sa mga katotohanang ito, at mula roon ay maglatag ng direksyon na tatahakin ng ating bansa ukol sa usapin ng Sabah—isang direksyong sinisiguro ko po sa inyo ay hindi gagamit ng dahas,” Aquino said during the 45th commemoration of the Jabidah Massacre at the Corregidor Island.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
About 150 Pablo victims under Barug Katawhan from Compostela Valley were blocked by the police while passing through the towns of Mati, Lupon and Banaybanay on Wednesday, according to Hanimay Suazo of rights group Karapatan. They were supposed to attend the tribute for Cristina Jose last night.
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
Penson added that “a lot of Filipinos believe that Sabah is ours.”
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
NPA’s Santiago said that the March 8 ambush “was to give justice to the victims of the 84th IB and its use of Lumad vigilantes in its current intensive military operations.”
By ACE R. MORANDANTE
Davao Today
The protesters from the Mansaka tribe and peasants demand the PHP 6.9 Million payment of damages to 84 houses, bridge, livelihood and farm animals and rehabilitation of the silted Masara and Hijo rivers. They also opposed the expansion of the mining company towards open-pit and the construction of another dam.
By IRENE V. DAGUDOG
Davao Today
“Pinaagi sa gifile nga kaso batok sa mga sundalo, hinay-hinay na mahatagan og hustisya ang kamatayon ni Juvy ug sa iyang mga anak (Through the filing of case against the soldiers, Juvy’s and her sons’ death will slowly be given justice).” – Pastor Sadrach Sabella, Karapatan-Socsksargen spokesperson
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
The Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement Sunday, expressed its “deep appreciation to the Jordanian Government and military officials” as well as to “all those who exerted and contributed to the collective efforts” for the release of the 21 peacekeepers who are members of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force.
By MEDEL V. HERNANI
Davao Today
” The zero human contact is to prevent the eagle from being imprinted and easier for the PEF (Philippine Eagle Foundation) to decide later on if the eagle is for release or for breeding.” — Anna Mae Sumaya, PEF’s curator for conservation breeding
By LOUISE G. DUMAS
Davao Today
Interviewed by Davao Today, Latin Americans and Filipinos were one to say that Chavez left a lasting impact in Venezuela and the rest of the world.
