The National Democratic Front says none of NPA’s unit is wiped out The New People’s Army in Southern Mindanao. (Davao Today file photo) MANILA, Philippines – The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in Mindanao said Tuesday, December 26, that it has more guerrilla fighters this year despite intensified attacks from the military. Joaquin…
FIRE OUT. A firefighter sprays pressurized water onto a burning portion of NCCC Mall Davao. Authorities declared on December 24, 2017, that the fire in the mall has been put off. (Photo courtesy of the Breakaway Media) DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The fire that tore down a local shopping mall here was totally put out…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – At least 28 people are feared dead in a tragic fire incident that broke out in a mall here two days before Christmas. President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, December 24, broke a distressing news to the families of people who were reported trapped inside NCCC Mall of Davao on Saturday, December…
The New People’s Army. (File photo by Medel V. Hernani / davaotoday.com) DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) ordered its armed wing to temporarily suspend combat operations, days after the government declared a separate version of their ceasefire. Effective Saturday night, December 23, the CPP’s Central Committee told the New…
Author’s note: From now, until the end of the year, I shall write in English about articles originally written in Filipino, share thoughts regarding their respective contexts, and discuss related themes. Part translation, part summary, part review, I hope these previews pique the curiosity of the readers about the essays and their ongoing conversations with…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday, December 19 warned all taxi drivers here against refusing passengers with destinations away from downtown areas. “If that is how you act then you will meet the sanctions you deserve. We will direct our enforcers to monitor all of you,” lawyer…
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte announces on December 19, 2017 that the local government will be giving aid to areas hit by typhoon Urduja. (Robby Joy Salveron / davaotoday.com) DAVAO CITY, Philippines – City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced on Tuesday, December 19, that the city government will give a portion of its disaster fund to…
Images taken from Lito Sy’s Instagram account DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The photographer behind the controversial pictures of Isabelle Duterte defended the presidential granddaughter’s family, saying the shoot was done for free. In his Facebook post on Monday, December 18, Davao City-based photographer Lito Sy said he did not charge P250,000 for the pre-debut photoshoot…