Read more about the article Councilor Al-ag defends trek to Tagurano
Battlefield Tagurano, located in Toril, Davao City, is a Strict Protection Zone (SPZ) within Mt. Apo Natural Park. (Photo from DENR-Davao)

Councilor Al-ag defends trek to Tagurano

Davao City First District Councilor Bernard Al-ag defended his widely criticized trek to the no-trek zone in Tagurano, Toril two weeks ago that he was consulting with residents whose livelihoods are affected by the closure of the area.

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Read more about the article OctoTrek in Mt. Apo: Kidapawan City to enforce strict safety, conservation guidelines
GEARING UP. In Lake Venado, a group of porters gear up for the Mt. Apo summit. They loaded 20-25 kilos of stuff in their packs. (davaotoday.com photo by Rawi June Amaga-Morandante)

OctoTrek in Mt. Apo: Kidapawan City to enforce strict safety, conservation guidelines

By DANILDA L. FUSILERO Davao Today KIDAPAWAN CITY - Authorities here assured that they would enforce strict guidelines on safety and environmental protection on the Mt. Apo climb as they…

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BOOK REVIEW: Birang – A children’s book on Lumad heroes

Birang ug uban pang sugilanon sa mga Bayaning Lumad sa Mindanao assumes the dual function of a school children’s book and a pastime for adult readers interested in humble beginnings, native birth, rituals and assaults. The color and realism of indigenous culture is interspersed in the universal concepts of freedom, valor, independence and patriotism—themes that are lost in the commercial pageantry and crass spectacle of Philippine indigenous festivals.

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