UN seeks removal of indigenous rights defenders from PH’s ‘terrorists’ list

The Davao City Culture and Arts Council is now accepting design proposals from local artists for a monument to be built in honor of Datu Bago. The monument is meant to recognize the heroism of Datu Bago in opposing colonial rule by defending the Davao against the Spanish colonizers.

Authorities here reminded again the public to follow security protocols and traffic rules in attending various events of this year’s Kadayawan Festival.

It was a simple ceremony but Mr. Mario Tipan, Chair of the Laak Multipurpose Cooperative (LAMPCO) felt like it was hope dawning on the farmers in the province of Davao del Norte.

The Davao City Council has approved 30 commercial sand and gravel applications after the Davao City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) assured that these quarry operations doesn’t harm the environment.