LUMADS TARGETTED. Isidro Indao, Spokesperson of the Lumad group Pasaka-Southern Mindanao Region with Manobo leader Datu Doloman Dawsay appealed for the "pull-out" of Army troops from the Manobo communities of Talaingod, Davao del Norte. The Lumad leaders alleged that the Army has been "committing human rights violations and acting as a clearing force in order for logging and mining operations to enter their communities." (Medel Hernani/davaotoday.com)
THE INVENTOR. Cesar Bravo showcases his inventions, the Bravo Quartz Watch Detection Machine and Bravo Electronic Ignition Control before the media yesterday. He hopes to sell units commercially after he submits the designs for patenting. (Medel Hernani/davaotoday.com)
A construction of a new mall and BPO building in the city. Construction workers often work with a minimum wage of 300 pesos per day for six months or until their construction projects end.
“It’s a fundamental question for business: is it good to do business in the mountains? Do we give in to them? it’s a reality that has to be talked openly, since the NPA is more active now in Region 11, notwithstanding the statements from the AFP” Mayor Duterte said.
by JOHN RIZLE. L. SALIGUMBA Social Welfare Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman said 62,000 people have fled from barangays affected with the standoff between government troops and the Moro National Liberation…