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
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today “Nagmalampuson kay ilang gihatag ang ayuda sa katawhan.” -- Allan Montecalvo, spokesperson of Indug Kautawan
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today Jalandoni Campos, chair of the indigenous people’s organization Malahutayong Pakigbisog Alang sa Sumusunod (Mapasu) and council member of the Mindanao Lumad alliance Kalumaran, was released to the custody of Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel at 9:30 PM Monday.
By CHERYLL D. FIEL Davao Today “RH law is women-beneficial. Let us always remember that if women in the country are in a better lot, the country would be a better place as it has been proven that countries which take care of the well-being of their women, who have healthy women, are more progressive.” -- Dr. Jean Lindo, Gabriela-Davao Chairperson
By DANILDA L. FUSILERO Davao Today Part of the modus operandi, Enriquez noted, is that these bogus groups are mobilizing people to claim themselves as Martial Law victims. The individuals who are persuaded are then collected with information and fees, promising them of a hefty amount that they are supposed to receive from the Marcoses’ ill-gotten wealth.