Peace talks between the government and NDF dims, says Esperon
By GRACE S. UDDIN | Davao Today
Presidential Peace Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr, said the government still insists on a ceasefire before the holding of the peace talks so that the rebels can prove that they are not terrorists, after all.
Kadayawan will feature abundance amidst high prices of rice
By GERMELINA A. LACORTE | Davao Today
The Kadayawan celebration in August this year will focus mainly on Davao’s “tribal diversity,” to give due recognition to the 10 tribal groups in the city. The commercial features the Davao tribes and projects reasons why tourists should visit Davao.
Filipinos end up paying more, instead of paying less, for ODAs
By GERMELINA A. LACORTE | Davao Today
Sonny Africa, research head of Ibon Philippines, said that six decades of ODAs in the Philippines failed to address poverty and social inequality because they are carried out based on the agenda of donor countries, not on the genuine needs of the poor.
Davao officials demand more rice from NFA
By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE-TUBURAN | Davao Today
City officials voiced concerns over the continuing scarcity of cheap rice in the region, with the National Food Authority (NFA) failing to provide 60-70 percent of the city’s daily consumption.
Braga reminds Davaoenos of lesser known landmarks
By CJ KUIZON | Davao Today
Councilor said Davao’s attractions should not be limited to People’s Park, the Philippine Eagle conservation park, Malagos garden, Eden resort, Gap farm and the Crocodile farm but should also include lesser known sights that remind Davaoenos of their colorful culture and history.
Duterte blames global warming for the heavy floods
By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE-TUBURAN | Davao Today
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte blamed global warming and the resistance of landowners against City Hall’s drainage projects for the unprecedented flooding that hit the city early in June.
Government to present a revised draft on ancestral domain
By GERMELINA A. LACORTE | Davao Today
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said the National Security Council has come up with a revised draft of the government’s position on ancestral domain to resume peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
Davao activists dismayed over Arroyo’s failure to address rising cost of food, fuel
By GRACE S. UDDIN | Davao Today
Militant groups were dismayed over President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s move to strengthen her political party amidst the growing demands for more affordable food, lower prices of oil from the people.
As peace adviser, Esperon says he will use ’soft approach’ in dealing with rebels
By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE-TUBURAN | Davao Today
Retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said he sees no conflict at all in his being a former military officer and his recent post as a peace adviser.
Davao farmers do not welcome CARP extension
Peasants and Lumad groups are against the existing agrarian-reform law. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)
By CJ KUIZON | Davao Today
Farmers groups in Davao are dismayed over the extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) until December 31. They’re calling instead for the approval of the “Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill” that seeks to implement free distribution of lands to farmers and lift the heavy amortization rates shouldered by CARP beneficiaries. It also seeks to promote cooperatives and other mutual-aid techniques, which the KMP believes will raise the productivity and the standard of living of farmers, eventually “laying the foundation for national industrialization.”
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