STA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur (Pasaka and Silubame/25 Januar) –Bagobo-Tagabawa lumads are opposing the ongoing construction of the Tudaya hydro power plant, the biggest investment of the Hydro Electric Development Corporation (HEDCOR) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures.
KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews/January 26) – Mayor Rodolfo Gantuangco admitted having deposited sums of money to a high-profile extortion syndicate operating in Southwestern Mindanao but defended it as part of 'covert' legitimate anti-terror operations.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews/26 Jan) — It's just a game, but organizers of the first "Let's Play for Peace in Mindanao" badminton tournament here hope it can somehow contribute to the attainment of peace in the island.
MAITUM, Sarangani (MindaNews/26 January) — WITH already more than bagful of natural attractions, established products and outstanding achievements, you would think people in this scenic coastal town of Maitum in Sarangani are to be excused if they rest on their long list of laurels.
VALENCIA CITY (MindaNews/January 26) – Members of the Bukidnon Medical Society are protesting a provision in the cheap medicines bill which bans doctors from including the brand name of a drug in any part of a prescription.
KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews/January 26) – Fellow priests belonging to the Jesuit-Oblate-Marist Network has called on authorities to give justice to Fr. Reynaldo Roda, OMI, who was killed in Tabawan, Tawi-Tawi on January 15 by armed men who reportedly tried to kidnap him.
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (MindaNews/26 Jan) — Kaniadto, kung motumaw ang pulong nga diskurso, ang masabtan sa tigpaminaw kadtong mga ipangsulti sa mga politiko panahon sa ting-eleksyon. Kasagaran ni madunggan diha sa mga plaza o diin magtapok ang katawhan aron maminaw sa maong pagdiskursohanay.
