Two brothers are now facing charges after allegedly shooting and wounding a critically endangered Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) in Barangay Tambobong, Baguio District, Davao City last Sunday, February 21.
The New People’s Army (NPA) said they killed 11 military troops wounded six others after launching five military actions from February 16-20 in the north central part of Mindanao.
At least 500 human rights advocates joined on Tuesday, February 23, a two-day national fact-finding mission to probe the incidents of alleged military attacks on farmers and small-scale miners in Pantukan, Compostela Valley province.
Pensioners of the Social Security System and workers held a protest in front of the agency’s main building along East Avenue, Quezon City on Tuesday, February 23 to press for the P2,000 hike in pensions and to condemn the huge salaries pocketed by the agency’s top executives.
Makabayan Senatorial candidate Rep. Neri Colmenares called on the Commission on Elections to fully implement the law that provides wider accessibility of polling places to the elderly and the persons with disabilities.
The Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay), a militant urban group, prodded Presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe to avoid the path pursued by President Benigno Aquino III, to win the Filipinos’ votes on May elections.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here warned consumers of the danger in using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-refilled butane canisters.
Presidential aspirant Rodrigo Duterte said he is not keen on extending the coverage of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988.
Even with the imposed speed limit in the city, the Philippine National Police said there is an increase of road accidents here this early part of the year as compared with last year.
Authorities arrrested an alleged high-ranking leader of the New People’ Army (NPA) along with his brother in Madaum, Tagum City on Tuesday morning, February 16.
