Family of slain Blaan woman leader pursues criminal case against military

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

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Leader of Pablo victims’ movement shot dead

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today Cristina Morales Jose, a councilwoman of Binondo village, Baganga town in Davao Oriental, was one of the leaders of a camp-out at the DSWD regional office last week, according to Pastor Jaime Jurie, secretary general of Karapatan, in a text message.

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Three days of ‘People Power’, Pablo survivors’ version

By KENETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA and IRENE V. DAGUDOG Davao Today But they held on, persisted, and never lost hope. On the cold road, under the harsh heat and damp, they waited. They had nothing but themselves, arms extending over each other for strength and solidarity, and hearts filled with hopes and dreams for life to be better.

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