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Pasaka Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao secretary general Jong Monzon calls for justice for Jimmy Saypan, a farmer leader killed by suspected military men on Monday, October 10 during a protest action held in the streets of Calamba, Laguna on Thursday. As the secretary general of the Compostela Farmers Association, Saypan was one of the most vocal oppositions against the entry of large scale mining companies in their communities. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Kawagib Moro Alliance Spokesperson Bai Ali Indayla says the struggle of the Lumad and the Moro people are targetted by former President Benigno S. Aquino III's counter insurgency program, Oplan Bayanihan. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Lumad and Moro from Mindanao converged at crossing Calamba in Laguna Wednesday, Oct. 12, with the National Minority groups from Southern Tagalog. A short program was held at the same place. Delegates of the national caravan will be marching onward to UP Diliman Campus in Manila for the "Kampuhan sa Diliman." Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Edegary Roncal, National Food Authority Davao City field office manager, announces their importation of some 20,000 metric tons of Thailand rice due to the recent dry spell that hit the Philippines. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)