Panfilo Melendrez, 64, goes caroling with a buddy at the Sarangani capitol offices. He uses a one-string guitar made from bamboo and ice cream container. Melendrez, a farmer during off-season, invented his guitar when he was just six and grew up mastering his craft. (Contributed photo)
MAYOR Rodrigo Duterte urged the military to never get involved in destabilizations moves against the government, not even in the prayer rally planned for Sunday in Metro Manila.
Environmental group takes fight to cyberspace
A NON-government organization fighting for the welfare and rights of the lumads (indigenous peoples) and the protection of natural resources against highly extractive activities like mining has taken its fight to cyberspace, taking advantage of the infinite reach of the medium.
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Banana firm official clarifies report
A BANANA plantation executive on Friday denied saying that "buffer zones are not needed as it could only cause a loss of millions in profit."
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