Read more about the article DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. Government peace panel member Atty. Antonio Arellano says the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front are looking at problems in different perspectives. He said the peace talks is a matter of bridging the gap between these perspectives as he expressed optimism on the GRP-NDF peace negotiations during the press conference held at the Ateneo de Davao University on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES

Government peace panel member Atty. Antonio Arellano says the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front are looking at problems with different perspectives. He said the peace talks is a matter of bridging the gap between these perspectives as he expressed optimism on the GRP-NDF peace negotiations during the press conference held at the Ateneo de Davao University on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Continue ReadingDIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
Read more about the article WATER TREATMENT
WATER TREATMENT. Merlinda A. Palencia, a professor from Adamson University, explains the benefits of "Virgomin" to both humans and the environment. Virgomin, an eco-friendly septic water treatment, is one of the products and technologies exhibited on Tuesday, Dec. 13, during the Mindanao-wide Technology Transfer Day held at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

WATER TREATMENT

Merlinda A. Palencia, a professor from Adamson University, explains the benefits of "Virgomin" to both humans and the environment. Virgomin, an eco-friendly septic water treatment, is one of the products and technologies exhibited on Tuesday, Dec. 13, during the Mindanao-wide Technology Transfer Day held at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Continue ReadingWATER TREATMENT
Read more about the article SURVIVOR
Farmer Jose Baluso, 42, shows where he was hit by shotgun pellets fired by uniformed guards of Lapanday Foods Corporation on Monday, Dec. 12. Baluso says they asked for police assistance prior to the confrontation but said the police fled the scene as soon as the shooting began. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

SURVIVOR

Farmer Jose Baluso, 42, shows where he was hit by shotgun pellets fired by uniformed guards of Lapanday Foods Corporation on Monday, Dec. 12. Baluso says they asked for police assistance prior to the confrontation but said the police fled the scene as soon as the shooting began. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Continue ReadingSURVIVOR
Read more about the article EVIDENCE
Tagum City Police investigators preparing the shotgun shells in ziplock bags gathered from the crime scene. On Dec. 12, Monday, banana plantation guards of Lapanday Foods Corporation shot the farmers, wounding six, two of which are currently in critical condition. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

EVIDENCE

Tagum City Police investigators preparing the shotgun shells in ziplock bags gathered from the crime scene. On Dec. 12, Monday, banana plantation guards of Lapanday Foods Corporation shot the farmers, wounding six, two of which are currently in critical condition. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Continue ReadingEVIDENCE
Read more about the article STATUS QUO
Tagum City Police Chief Superintendent Laudemer Laude says they can assure the safety of the agrarian reform beneficiaries in the disputed land at San Isidro, Madaum, Tagum City for as long as they do not attempt to harvest their produce. On Monday morning, Dec. 12, banana plantation guards shot the protesting farmers, wounding six, two of which are currently in critical condition. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

STATUS QUO

Tagum City Police Chief Superintendent Laudemer Laude says they can assure the safety of the agrarian reform beneficiaries in the disputed land at San Isidro, Madaum, Tagum City for as long as they do not attempt to harvest their produce. On Monday morning, Dec. 12, banana plantation guards shot the protesting farmers, wounding six, two of which are currently in critical condition. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Continue ReadingSTATUS QUO