Mindanao student leaders: Does gov’t care about educ?
By Omar Fernando
DAVAO CITY – In a gripping saga in Davao City, three courageous student leaders from Mindanao are raising their voices against the ongoing police operations, now on their 10thday, at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound.
These operations in search for KOJC leader Apollo C. Quiboloy, they said, are not just a matter of law enforcement but a direct assault on their educational rights.
DOJ plan to sue judge leaves chilling effect
By Omar Fernando
DAVAO CITY – Veteran lawyer Caesar Europa provided a detailed legal opinion in response to Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla of the Department of Justice (DOJ), who recently said charges would be filed against Judge Mario Duaves of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 15 in Davao City.
Expanding stakeholder involvement for climate action: COOPeration is key
The Philippines is identified as one of the most at risk countries to disasters caused by climate change. The country experiences an average of 20 tropical cyclones every year, with eight to nine making landfall. In the last decade, rampaging tropical cyclones resulted in Php 673.3 billion in losses and damages.
Because of climate change, the Philippines is also increasingly becoming exposed to longer and harsher dry seasons, invariably impacting economic activities and productivity due to effects on the health and well-being of Filipinos.