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Day: November 4, 2007

Sumilao farmers now nearing Luzon

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/04 November 2007) —  They shall have walked a month by the time they reach Luzon on November 9, these farmers from Sumilao in Bukidnon.

They were 53 when they started their walked to Malacanang “for land and justice” on October 10,  they have walked at least 500 kilometers from Mindanao to Visayas despite the sudden change of weather, slept where they could find refuge for the night, mostly on the floor, but Malacanang continues to ignore their protest.

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PROFILE: Sarangani’s gov and vice gov: a common passion to serve

SARANGANI (MindaNews/04 November) — Theirs is a partnership driven not only by expediency but also bonded by familiar background and common passion to serve. 

While they don’t necessarily bring laughter and humor like Laurel and Hardy and breath the gung-ho spirit of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid or the swashbuckling crime busting duo act of the ‘70s television hit Miami Vice, Sarangani’s one-two punch in Governor Miguel Rene Dominguez and Vice Governor Steve Solon is just the right mix of youthful and exuberant leadership this southern most province southeast of Mindanao needs to close the first decade of the new millennium. 
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