Hermie Paulo, 50, shows his fish bait locally known as "sasing," which he collected in Kawas Beach in Alabel, Sarangani. (Contributed photo)
A MILITARY official has confirmed reports that Leonardo Pitao alias Kumander Parago, notorious leader of the New People's Army operating in Southern Mindanao, is being coddled and protected by some businessmen and politicians in the Davao Region.
Lieutenant Colonel Rolando Bautista, chief of the Army's 73rd Infantry Battalion, said he has a list of Parago's coddlers and his unit is now gathering pieces of evidence against them.
Police see peaceful polls in Davao Region
THE Police Regional Office (PRO) in Davao Region is expecting a peaceful and orderly election come May despite the presence of several areas of concern here.
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