DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/03 January) – The human rights group, Karapatan Southern Mindanao, has condemned those who threatened with death its vice chair, Bishop Delfin Callao, Jr. of the Iglesia Filipiniana Independiente (Philippine Independent Church).
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/3 Jan) — Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has announced he will go on leave while the Commission on Audit conducts investigation on the reported overpricing of materials used in the controversial People’s Park.
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay (MindaNews/03 Jan) — Sibugaynons will have fresher air once the provincial anti-smoking law will take effect.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan passed last year Ordinance No. 2007-239 “banning smoking in the designated areas in the province”.
KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews/3 Jan) — Combined police and military operatives in Region 12 arrested this afternoon a suspected bomber and extortionist said to be a member of the Al Khobar group, police reports said.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/3 Jan) — Davao City diving sensation Shiela Mae Perez will leave for China today to join her fellow Dabawenyo teammates in the Philippine national diving team for a six-week training in time for the World Cup slated February 19.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/3 Jan) — Panabo City outran the Davao City Water District, 7-4, to clinch the 2007 Pamaskong Handog ni Mayor Rodrigo Duterte Softball Tournament title Sunday at the University of Mindanao Matina campus.
