Recipients of NDF indemnification call gesture as ‘sincere’

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today “I thank the NPA that even though I only sprained my ankle when we ran for safety after the blast, they still included me in the indemnification.  And I thank them for admitting responsibility.  They truly are sincere,” said Primitiva Dadula, 56.

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Progressive senatorial candidate unfazed with poor survey turn-out

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today Bayan Muna Representative Teddy Casiño admitted that he came from a family unknown in the field of politics.  With this, he shared that the Makabayan Coalition will have to effectively strategize its campaigns nationwide.

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Moro evacuees dread of going home, complain of continued military presence

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today Government troops are said to have virtually turned the civilian communities into military sites, risking the lives of civilians from possible attacks of the BIFF and other armed groups.

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Church, individuals to help in NDF indemnification of Paquibato blast victims

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today Individuals comprising what the NDF calls Third Party Facilitators signed a pledge of commitment saying “the road towards peace requires the respect for and adherence to international and other related humanitarian laws” and promised to give their time and efforts to ensure that the grenade blast victims “are indemnified in a prompt, successful and transparent manner.”

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