By JOHN RIZLE SALIGUMBA DAVAO TODAY The discussions on CASER must start now so that the people will know about it, especially on policies related to the environment like the policies on mining,” says Juland Suazo, Panalipdan spokesperson.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today MILF Chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim meanwhile, in his opening statement cited that while it is “a bold step” on the side of the GPH to forge partnership with them, they view it as a partnership, “not with the usual institutions of the government but with one of its adversaries in a remarkable journey to peace.”
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today “Og ako lang, dugay na ning nahuman. Dugay na kong nisulti (sa mga Komunista) nga pili mo’g cabinet. Ayaw lang ng armed forces, ayaw lang ng BIR (Bureau of Internal Reveneu), DAR (Department of Agrarian Reform) ug DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development),” Duterte said.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today Jorge Madlos, also known as Ka Oris, the spokesperson of the National Democratic Front-Mindanao said the move is an indication that Aquino has now clearly abandoned any pretense of peace overtures with the NDFP. By harping peace on one hand and launching an attack on another, Madlos says Aquino engages in doublespeak.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today While there have been recent developments on the side of the GPH in response to a proposal submitted by the NDFP, Olalia, however, said he’s not at liberty to say what is its current status. He revealed though that the Aquino administration has sent emissaries to meet the negotiators in The Netherlands sometime last month.