Environmental activists declare Mines bureau ‘closed’
"Until now MGB has not heeded the call of the people to disallow and disapprove foreign large-scale mining corporations."
Environmental activists declare Mines bureau ‘closed’
Shortest strike in Mindanao: Banana firm gives in after 2 days of strike
Shortest strike in Mindanao: Banana firm gives in after 2 days of strike
ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO davaotoday.com DAVAO CITY – The union of the banana plantation owned by Nader & Ebrahim S/O Hassan Philippines, Inc. (NEH) in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte stopped work for two days this weekend before the company gave in to their demands....
Spokesman confirms new BIFF chairman installed after Kato’s passing
Spokesman confirms new BIFF chairman installed after Kato’s passing
"There is no vacuum of leadership in BIFF."
Army blamed on couple’s death for arming militia
Army blamed on couple’s death for arming militia
"The Army trained and armed these militia men which, according to them, will help keep the peace and fight communist rebels, but now civilians became their victims.”
Ph troops’ operations vs BIFF continue despite pronouncement
Ph troops’ operations vs BIFF continue despite pronouncement
"The Moro civilian residents should not bear the brunt of the war of retaliation being waged by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the name of justice for the death of the SAF commandos.'
MILF to OK BBL amendments ‘for improvement only’
MILF to OK BBL amendments ‘for improvement only’
“We are for peace and we do hope that they are with us in achieving this dream for our people.”
‘Army told us to let mining company in’ — farmer
‘Army told us to let mining company in’ — farmer
“We know the government would surely force us to accept the company by using force, but we will never give up our right to these resources.”
LBC Davao workers on protest
LBC Davao workers on protest
Union says its overall proposal would cost LBC just P3.15 million out of its accumulated net income of P56.85 million over the last two years.
Widows, wounded say: End war, relieve our grief
Widows, wounded say: End war, relieve our grief
The widows said that losing their husbands and the fathers of their children “weighed more than the thousands of bullets and armaments used in this continuing operations.”
NPA launches attacks in support of Moro struggle
NPA launches attacks in support of Moro struggle
“This is in response to the call of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines to extend support to the Moro people who are now being victimized by the Philippine Armed Forces’ vicious all-out war.”
IPs urge govt to scrap anti insurgency program
IPs urge govt to scrap anti insurgency program
“The incessant military ops (military operations) in our homeland is a big violation of our constitutional rights."
Drones flew 7 days before Mamasapano incidents, residents say
Drones flew 7 days before Mamasapano incidents, residents say
Reports of several residents indicate a deeper involvement of American troops in the Mamasapano incident.
Mamasapano residents forced to evacuate due to bloody encounter
Mamasapano residents forced to evacuate due to bloody encounter
TRIBAL WEAVER. 64 year-old Mambay Nakan makes mats from pandan leaves. He earns P60 pesos for a mat fitting a double sized bed. He is among the residents of Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao who evacuated due to the bloody encounter that left 44 SAF commandos...
IP leaders say mining interest leads to displacement of communities
IP leaders say mining interest leads to displacement of communities
Tambuli Mining Company Inc. and Malampay Mining Inc. are planning to conduct an open-pit mining in the area for gold.
Released Comval jail warden: ‘Give me chance to effect changes’
Released Comval jail warden: ‘Give me chance to effect changes’
Rebels released a prisoner of war as a gesture of "mercy and compassion."
Tribal military recruitment deceptive, says Kalumaran
Tribal military recruitment deceptive, says Kalumaran
By DAVAOTODAY.com DAVAO CITY – A tribal alliance here said the renewed recruitment of tribesmen into the government military was not new and may be a ploy to allow the entry of large mining and logging operations in ancestral domains. “They have been wanting to...
The disaster of #NoynoyPh in the year 2014
The disaster of #NoynoyPh in the year 2014
The government was snail-paced at responding despite its heavy use of social media in hyping its supposed response, and its quick approval of the modernization of its armed forces despite lack of a dependable flow of relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Military encampment of communities results in violence against women – group says
Military encampment of communities results in violence against women – group says
Rape by state forces came to light in a recent reported case in Bukidnon.
Woman farmer-activist among those killed in Bukidnon bombing
Woman farmer-activist among those killed in Bukidnon bombing
BIFF Spokesman Abu Misry Mama told a television interview on Wednesday night that it is not their practice to target civilians.
Group blasts Agus-Pulangi hydro plants privatization
Group blasts Agus-Pulangi hydro plants privatization
By MART D. SAMBALUD Davao Today DAVAO CITY — Advocates in Lanao del Sur blasted the proposed privatization of Agus-Pulangi hydropower plants in Mindanao by 2017. “The privatization plan lacks proper consultation and approval from the people of Lanao del Sur,” says...
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