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.