By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
“The extrajudicial killing of Quijano by suspected state security forces clearly shows that the culture of impunity prevails under the Aquino administration,” says KMP spokesperson Antonio Flores in a statement. He added that Quijano’s relatives and colleagues believe his death was “due to his active opposition to large-scale mining and illegal logging in Zamboanga Del Sur.”
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Tagle said he would try to communicate with the bishops of the countries of origin of these foreign mining firms. “I believe church leaders in these countries would be interested to know the implications of mining activities of these firms,” he said.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Instead, they were met by Undersecretary Francisco Baraan III who told them that De Lima was with President Noynoy Aquino to visit the areas in Mindanao devastated by typhoon ‘Pablo.’ De Lima was present in the post-Typhoon Pablo briefing with Aquino, cabinet officials, government agencies and local chief executives in Davao City. During the briefing, she made no statements.
By DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today
“When flashfloods hit Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon, it usually overflows Pulangi River,” Gov. Taliño-Mendoza said, adding that the towns are amongst the low-lying areas of the province.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Gina is among the widows who joined the Manilakbayan (Journey to Manila) initiated by human rights, peace and environment groups in Mindanao. She was joined by several widows: Daisy Paborada, a Higaonon from Opol, Misamis Oriental; Rosalie Cabal from Kibawe, Bukidnon; Sharon Liguyon from San Fernando, Bukidnon; and Mercy Dejos from Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
The delegates also displayed at the front gate of the DENR effigies representing the dead bodies of the victims of Tampakan massacre and black crosses bearing the names of leaders and environment defenders who were killed since the former Arroyo administration to present.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
“This typhoon would not have been this tragic if not for the logging and foreign mining companies ravaging our mineral resources,” Sr. Stella Matutina, convener of Manilakbayan said.
By DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today
On Wednesday, Katribu, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, Kabataan Party-list, women’s organization Gabriela and Mapa community leaders representing the evacuees joined together to stage a picket-rally in front of the municipal hall of Magpet and called for the immediate pull-out of all military troops in the municipality.
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today
“For the first time,” the governor said, “a tornado or a violent wind storm brought logs and water; it spun around very fast causing the natural water holding to overflow.”
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Tuesday’s session was attended by Congressman Arnulfo Go of Sultan Kudarat, who chairs the committee together with Representatives Luz Ilagan of Gabriela Women’s Party (GWP), Nancy Catamco of the 2nd District of Cotabato, Florencio Flores of Bukidnon 2nd District and House Deputy Majority Leader Daisy Avance-Fuentes of South Cotabato.
