String of military ‘harassments’ vs wives of NPAs slammed
By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today Marissa Alampayan said her husband had chosen a different path and principle in life. She respected it.
CDO’s blind masseur finds life in massage therapy
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today Now that he earns for himself, “Nalipay ko kay dili na nako maperwisyo ang akong mga igsoon. Makapalit na ko gikan sa akong hinagoan. Kanang, mabuhi kog inusara (I’m happy that I can now fend for myself).”
Peasant groups warn against corruption of Rotavirus vaccine fund
BY KENETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA Davao Today Citing cases where additional funding of health programs by the government failed to reduce ailments suffered especially by children in remote villages, Pedro Arnado of peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas in Southern Mindanao Region, hopes this one will not again be for naught.
Framework agreement “tilted towards GPH, lessens autonomy of the Bangsamoro,” says NDFP’s Luis Jalandoni
By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today “It remains to be seen how the Bangsamoro, the new autonomous political entity will be formed. The present GPH-MILF Framework Agreement to be signed next week is heavily tilted towards the GPH and lessens the independence and autonomy of the Bangsamoro.” – NDFP peace panel chair Luis Jalandoni
Davao folks rejoice over Arroyo arrest
By DAVAO TODAY POOLED REPORT “It’s a long delayed action. GMA and cohorts must be made accountable for plundering the government coffers. It’s high time that the Aquino administration should stop treating GMA and cohorts with kid gloves and aggressively pursue the cases against them. Jail is the right place for GMA, et al, not Congress” -- Atty. Carlos Isagani Zarate, Second Nominee, Bayan Muna