By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Jorge Madlos, also known as Ka Oris, the spokesperson of the National Democratic Front-Mindanao said the move is an indication that Aquino has now clearly abandoned any pretense of peace overtures with the NDFP. By harping peace on one hand and launching an attack on another, Madlos says Aquino engages in doublespeak.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Cherry Orendain, spokesperson of the youth group Anakbayan in Southern Mindanao, said that the decision is obviously “pro-Palace” which “further bastardizes the partylist system.”
By DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today
Beverly Longid, first nominee of the Katribu party-list, said that they were alarmed at the growing number of IP leaders killed due to their opposition to either mining or similar development projects, which have affected their communities and the environment.
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
Gok said his tribe has been prevented from hunting the forests since the 27th IB was assigned in their area two years ago.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Sheena Duazo, spokesperson of the militant Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan)-Southern Mindanao, said once Daneco falls into the hands of a private corporation, its main concern would no longer be in the service to its consumers “but for business and profit.”
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
With threats of ground invasion of Gaza by Israeli forces, Zarate said, “This will surely escalate the war and would only mean that more innocent Palestinian lives will be sacrificed.”
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
“Singot sa ubang tawo ang iyang mga gikawat. Ang kasakit, kay tua (siya karon) sa Madrid, nagsuroy-suroy (He stole what others worked hard for. What’s painful is that, he’s now in Madrid, enjoying himself), Duterte said.
By JOHN RIZLE L SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
Union vice-chaiperson Larry Arguilles said that they have since observed many unidentified personnel in plain clothes in their packaging plant since then. He said these men entered the company grounds freely while workers are required to wear prescribed uniforms and identification cards. He added that these same men have been going from house to house of union members to discourage them from pursuing the strike.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
“Ms. Mi Kyung Kwon (the company’s owner) will not give fringe benefits to the workers because for her, salaries are already enough” — Irwin Canalda, president of the Freshmax Workers Union
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Paniza’s announcement came after a week the Davao City Council approved a resolution exhorting the military to pullout its detachments from civilian structures such as schools and village halls.
