PRESS STATEMENT

We are for peace but we shall not cower in fear   We are appalled at the brazenness and treachery of the armed attack at the Maasim town early dawn today which resulted into the death of two innocent civilians and the wounding of another. No amount of justification could placate the families of our dead and sooth the anxiety and fear of residents who have lived in peace and harmony throughout the years...

Crying for justice

MAASIM, Sarangani (August 20, 2008) – Miguela Redukto, 64, expresses her grief Wednesday, August 20, before Governor Migs Dominguez as she seeks justice for her slain nephew Julito Umas. Redukto...

Supplies

Maasim, Sarangani (August 20, 2008) - Evacuees help out in unloading 100 sacks of NFA rice from the provincial Capitol Wednesday, August 20, for residents who opted to stay in the poblacion while mili...

Right to defend

Maasim, Sarangani (August 20, 2008) - Mayor Jojo Lopez gets updates from the villages Wednesday, August 20, in a defensive post around the municipal hall. The mayor has ordered civilian volunteer orga...

Sarangani villages activate defense force

MAASIM, Sarangani (August 20, 2008) – Sarangani town mayors were directed by Governor Migs Dominguez Wednesday (August 20) to organize a defense force in villages, particularly in coastal are...

Manhunt for Maasim attackers

MAASIM, Sarangani (August 19, 2008) – Governor Migs Dominguez (center) confers Tuesday, August 19, with military officers hunting down suspected rouge elements of the Moro Islamic Liberation Fro...

Army troops pursuing MILF

MAASIM, Sarangani (August 19, 2008) – Military troops are conducting hot pursuit operations in "confined places" against suspected Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) forces.

2 civilians killed in MILF attack

MAASIM, Sarangani (August 18, 2008) – Governor Migs Dominguez condemned as "criminal act" the attack of rogue elements in Maasim poblacion early today that killed two civilians a...

Parent Leaders Training

KIAMBA, Sarangani (August 15, 2008) – Vice Mayor Elmer de Peralta delivers a message to 100 participants of Parent Leaders Training at Kiamba Central Elementary School. Sitting at the table, fro...

Women for peace

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 15, 2008) – Women and mothers take their snacks listening to the "Kadsisinabuta" peace consultation Thursday, August 14, in Teneb Elementary School, barangay ...

Peace here and now

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 15, 2008) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon urges constituents for brotherhood among "Sarangans" during the "Kadsisinabuta" peace consultation ...