Gov’t winning war against Reds in Caraga – Army official
The government is strategically winning the war against the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (NPA) in Northeastern Mindanao or Caraga region. This was the bold disclosure made by Brig. Gen. Franco Nemesio M. Gacal, commanding general of the Army’s 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade, during the joint open forum and press conference of the weeklong Mindanao Week of Peace (MWOP) held at St. Joseph Hall, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Pastoral Center, Barangay Ampayon, Butuan City, on Thursday, November 29.
Manila Bulletin
VETERAN LAWYER SAYS: Death squads will give people right to kill on mere suspicion
Illegal and dangerous. This was the warning posed by veteran Cebuano lawyer Democrito Barcenas on President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to create “death squads” to counter the sparrow units of insurgents.
Cebu Daily News
Don’t Count Out Duterte’s ‘Death Squads’ to Go After Reds
Although Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s office appears to be backing away from his Nov. 27 threat to form “death squads” to murder Communist rebels after talks have broken down, rights organizations are warning that all too often, such ideas take real form.
The Asian Sentinel
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Go receives call from Ocampo explaining arrest
Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher ‘Bong’ Go said Friday he received a phone call from former Bayan Muna congressman Satur Ocampo after the latter lwas arrested on Wednesday night for allegedly trafficking children. Go revealed this as the military and police filed kidnapping and human trafficking charges against Ocampo and ACT Teacher party-list Rep. France Castro.
Philippine News Agency
Charges against Satur and aid group has no basis–LODI
The Duterte regime has reached a new low with the filing of preposterous human trafficking and kidnapping charges against veteran journalist, activist and human rights advocate Satur Ocampo, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro as they were on a fact-finding to aid beleaguered indigenous people in Talaingod, Davao del Norte.
Kodao
Palace on arrest of Satur Ocampo's group: 'Rule of law must prevail'
Malacañang on Friday said the rule of law "must always prevail in a democracy" following the arrest of former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo and 16 others. In a statement, Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo advised Ocampo and his supporters against "jumping into conclusions and engaging in propaganda war."
ABS-CBN News, Sunstar Manila, GMA News, Manila Bulletin
Lumad students 'rescued' in Talaingod to remain with DSWD
The 14 students of a Lumad school in Talaingod, Davao del Norte, who were “rescued” from the group of militant leader and former Bayan Muna Representative Satur Ocampo would remain under the custody of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) pending the completion of their counseling session.
Rappler
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No let up in the attacks against Lumad children, supporters
Umalis kayo diyan. Sabihin ko diyan sa mga Lumad ngayon, umalis kayo diyan. Bobombahan ko ‘yan. Isali ko ‘yang mga istruktura ninyo.” These were the exact words of President Duterte on July 24, 2017. Since then, there has been no let up in the attacks against the Lumad, most especially school children and their alternative learning centers that did not only provide knowledge but also help put food on their table. These schools built by the Lumad themselves with the support of Church groups aim to uplift the living conditions of the Lumad who have long been suffering from government neglect.
Bulatlat
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Myembro sa NPA nga naga lihokan sa Sarangani kapin 20 nalang
Anaa nalang sa kapin 20 ka mga myembro sa Guerilla Front 71 sa New People’s Army ang naga lihokan sa Sarangani Province ug Davao Occidental human nga daghan na ang milablik sa sabakan sa gobyerno tungod sa kalisod nga gibati sa kabukiran mao kini ang nahimong pagbutyag ni 1st Lt. Darryl Cansancio ang commanding officer sa Alpha Company sa 73rd IB Philippine army.
RMN
Communist couple, 1 other surrender in Agusan Sur
Three self-confessed communist rebels have surrendered with their weapons to the Philippine Army in San Luis, Agusan del Sur on Tuesday. Capt. Aldim Viernes, civil-military operations officer of the Army’s 26th Battalion, 401st Infantry Brigade, identified the surrendered rebels by their aliases “Ka Saskie,” 23, and his wife, “Ka Althea,” 21, and “Ka Rex,” 34.
CARAGA News Courier
Laing mga NPA mitahan tungod sa kagutom
SUNOD-SUNOD ang pagpangsurender sa mga walhong grupo karong panahona sa lungsod sa Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. Ang pagsurender bag-ohay lang sa lima ka mga teroristang New People’s Army (NPA) human gikapoy na og sigeg dagan ug kagutom diha sa kabukiran. Lakip sa gisurender sa lima ang ilang mga bitbit nga mga armas.
Sunstar Cagayan de Oro
40 former NPAs in ComVal
The former forty New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Compostela Valley (ComVal) province received livelihood support from the government, First Lt. Leo Daren C. Gapay, Civil Military Operation (CMO) officer of the Army’s 66th Infantry (Kabalikat) Batallion (66th IB) on Friday said.
Manila Bulletin
Peace Talks
Incidents/ Operations
4 na miyembro ng NPA patay sa engkwentro sa Sarangani
Patay ang apat na umano’y miyembro ng New People’s Army sa engkwentro sa militar sa Brgy. Upper Suyan sa Malapatan, Sarangani. Nakasagupa ng mga rebelde ang tropa mula sa 73rd infantry battalion.
Radyo Inquirer (PDI)
Rebel killed in Masbate clash with gov't troops
A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed on Friday morning in an encounter with government soldiers in a remote village in Aroroy, Masbate, a Philippine Army report said. The troops were on combat patrol when they chanced upon a seven-man NPA group in Barangay Cabasan at around 6:45 a.m., said 1LT Mishel Mitra, 903rd Brigade Civil Military Operations Officer.
Philippine News Agency
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TWG against violent extremism created in Lanao Sur
A TECHNICAL working group (TWG) composed of local government officials, religious leaders, as well as traditional leaders in Lanao del Sur was launched on Wednesday, November 21, in an aim to prevent and transform violent extremism. Assemblyman Zia Alonto Adiong (Lanao del Sur) said the TWG will be a policy-making body that will guide officials to combat violent extremism in their province.
Sunstar Cagayan de Oro
MARAWI
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
Breaking Bread with Violence: Connecting the Dots Between Conflict & Hunger
Last week I met with Aamir, a 29-year-old Yemenite, living in Geneva since October 2018 and waiting for his application for asylum to be finalized. We met outside a café on a brisk, overcast autumn day, where I offered to treat him to a coffee or a tea in exchange for the chance to listen to his story, one that he was worried to share. Worried for his family back in Yemen.
Inter Press Service News Agency
Africa: How 'foreign' Are Foreign Terrorist Fighters in Africa?
In September 2018, five people acquitted of the July 2010 terror attacks in Kampala, Uganda, were re-arrested by the Ugandan Police. Omar Awadh Omar and four others were charged with possessing literature for the promotion of terrorism. These charges were later dropped by the Director of Public Prosecutions following deportation letters for three of the suspects to Kenya.
Institute for Security Studies Africa
Radicalisation threat in Belgium jails: Intel report
Belgium's domestic intelligence agency warned Friday that the country faces a persistent terror threat, in part because of the radicalisation of prisoners. The State Security Service said Belgium faces a "considerable problem" of extremism in jails and that convicted terrorists continue to reoffend.
The Jakarta Post
Annual report of state security warns of growth of extremist home-schooling
The Belgian intelligence services have warned of a growing trend for Muslim parents to take their children out of schools system, for home-schooling which exposes the children to extremist Salafist propaganda.
The Brussels Times
U.S. wants new aviation standard to expand passenger data collection
The United States is pushing for a new global aviation standard by late 2019 that would expand the collection of passenger records from airlines, a high-ranking state department official said on Friday, in a move that would help combat terrorism while raising privacy concerns. Nathan Sales, the U.S. counter-terrorism coordinator, urged the United Nations' aviation agency in Montreal "to act with all deliberate speed" to come up with a new standard that would vastly expand the number of countries that collect passenger information like frequent flyer numbers, email addresses and credit card booking information.
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Interrogation of ISIS kingpin Jamal Al Mashadani ‘to be aired on Iraq TV’
The Iraqi National Intelligence Service announced that a video interrogation of the high-level terrorist Jamal Al Mashadani, also known as Abu Hamza Al Kurdi, would be released on Friday evening. Earlier this month it was reported in Kurdish media outlets that Al Mashadani, who held positions within ISIS being Wali (governor) of Kirkuk and North Baghdad and is believed to be close to Abu Bakir Al Baghdad, had confessed to multiple crimes.
The National UAE
Recognise Taliban, Pull US Troops and Bring Peace to Afghanistan: Expert Analysis
The US-led NATO has been fighting the Afghan Taliban for almost two decades, but peace in Afghanistan seems to be lightyears away. As the bloodshed continues, at least 23 civilians were reportedly killed in an airstrike in Garmsir district in Helmand province conducted by pro-government forces against Taliban.
EurAsia Times
India and Pakistan Aren’t Ready for Another Terrorist Crisis
On the week of the 10th anniversary of the Mumbai terrorist massacre, the bilateral cooperation between India and Pakistan to open a visa-free corridor for Sikh pilgrims to access a sacred place of worship offers a rare moment of inspiration. Ten years ago this week, India awoke to the horrific three-day assault on its financial capital of Mumbai by Pakistani-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, much of it broadcast live, in which at least 170 people were killed, hundreds more were wounded, and South Asian rivals raised fears of a major conflict and nuclear crisis.
Foreign Policy
Rwandan journalist investigated for 'terrorism'
Rwandan investigators are holding a journalist accused of receiving explosives and plotting with terrorists, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has said. Phocas Ndayizera, a 39-year-old freelance journalist working for the BBC's local language service, was reported missing over a week ago before turning up in custody.
ENCA News
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Cardinal Quevedo's message for Mindanao Week of Peace
Greetings of Peace to one ad all! The Mindanao Week of Peace has become a tradition in the whole of Mindanao ever since the Bishops Ulama Forum, now Conference, established it. A Presidential decree recognized and endorsed it. The theme of this year’s MWP is most necessary and relevant - “Peace through Dialogue: Our Common Destiny.”
NDBC News
BANGSAMORO ORGANIC LAW
Ratification of BOL not yet done deal in Lanao del Norte – Jaafar
Republic Act 11054 may be headed towards approval in majority areas proposed for coverage by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), but not in Lanao del Norte, according to the head of its original crafting body.
Manila Bulletin
ARMM execs sure BARMM will take care of youth community
Officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao are confident the incoming leaders of the Bangsamoro political entity will maximize efforts of bringing out the best among students under their watch. The ARMM shall be replaced with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, or BARMM, if the Bangsamoro Organic Law, the enabling measure for such switch, gets ratified via a plebiscite on January 21, 2019.
NDBC News
Lanao Moro leaders show support for BOL
Traditional leaders from the two Lanao provinces pledged their full support for the implementation of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) during a gathering here Thursday. Sultan Usman Sarangani Sr., the Sultan of Uya-an and reigning Paramount Sultan of Mindanao, said they support the ratification of the BOL to pave the way for the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Philippine News Agency
MILF regrets Dureza’s resignation
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has expressed regret over the recent resignation of Presidential Peace Adviser Jess Dureza even as it credited him in the initial success of the MILF-Government peace process.
Tempo
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
Matanog coastal village rising as tourist destination, gateway of world class wild onions
Maguindanao has many natural tourist attractions and one of them is unfolding in northern Maguindanao. The Barangay Kidama, a coastal village here, will soon become major tourist destination once a multi-billion investments take off, according to Matanog Mayor Mohammad “Kits” Guro.
NDBC News
LANAO PROVINCES
BASILAN
SULU
Lorenzana says they will create another military division to send to Sulu
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that they will create another military division to send to Sulu to once and for all rid the province of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). In an interview, Lorenzana said they will recruit more people to fill up the division and fulfill the mission of eradicating Sulu of the terrorist group.
Manila Bulletin, The Manila Times
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
Conviction of Kian's killers won't weaken ICC examination of drug war – experts
A conviction of policemen in one murder case under the administration’s war on drugs will not weaken the ongoing preliminary investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the high number of killings here, two international law experts told Rappler.
Rappler
PNP: No state policy to kill ‘druggies’
There is no state policy to kill drug suspects amid the pile up of bodies attributed to the intense campaign against illegal drugs, the leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) maintained.
Manila Bulletin
Operations/ Incidents
Drug group tagged in grenade attack vs ARMM police official
A group engaged in illegal drug trade is believed to be behind the grenade attack at dawn on Friday at the house of a police official in Sultan Kudarat town in Maguindanao. A fragmentation grenade exploded outside the house of Chief Inspector Esmael Madin at 2am Friday.
Mindanews, NDBC News
Cebu police seizes P2-M shabu in separate ops
More than PHP2-million worth of shabu was confiscated by police in two separate anti-drug operations in Cebu City. Senior Police Officer 1 Neil Lavezares of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) Public Information Office said Friday the first drug-bust operation was carried out in Barangay Kamputhaw, where Patrick Talon Casicas, 29 and Benny Jane Talon, 37, were arrested past 10 p.m. Thursday by elements of the CPPO Drug Enforcement Unit headed by Chief Insp. Chuck Barandog III.
Philippine News Agency
PDEA-ARMM seizes P1.2-M shabu, nabs drug suspect
Anti-narcotic agents here arrested a high-value target drug suspect and seized some PHP1.2-million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation on Thursday evening. Juvenal Azurin, director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-ARMM), identified the suspect as Aladin Sindato alias “Oting”, of Barangay Ungap, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao.
Philippine News Agency
Recovery and Rehabilitation
Local execs, PDEA ink deal for Lanao Norte drug rehab facility
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 10 (Northern Mindanao) and local officials on Friday launched a reformatory facility called “Balay Silangan” that will initially house 16 drug surrenderers beginning next month.
PTV News
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES AND AMMUNITION
Cops nab MILF member in Maguindanao for unlicensed gun
Police arrested a member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday for bringing a gun that later found to be unlicensed when visiting a relative in jail. Abdulmaute Salik, a resident of Barangay Langeban, Kabuntalan town in Maguindanao, was also discovered to have a pending warrant of arrest for kidnapping charges.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING
PCG intercepts smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday intercepted an estimated P300,000 worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes from a ship docked at the city’s port. The illegal goods were on board a commercial vessel from Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.
ABS-CBN News
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
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DOT looking for possible eco-tourism site in lumad country
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is looking for a site in a place populated by Indigenous Peoples (IPs) that can be developed as eco-tourism sites in Northeastern Mindanao or Caraga region.
Manila Bulletin
11 tribes take center stage at 'Kalinaw Kultura'
The "Kalinaw Kultura" (culture of peace) ended Friday with Davao Region's 11 tribes taking center stage during the two-day cultural festivities that featured dance performances, film showing, and a visit to the Kadayawan Village inside Magsaysay Park.
Philippine News Agency
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Outrage
Let’s say a student comes across debasing, disgusting, violent statements about her and her friends and loved ones, as well as outright threats to kill or otherwise harm her, people she knows, and minority groups. Let’s say these statements were made in a conversation between members of a powerful and influential group of men. Does she have a right to be angry?
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines: Drop Charges Against Rappler, Editor
Philippine authorities should drop politically motivated criminal charges against the news website Rappler and its editor, Maria Ressa, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities are using tax laws in the latest attempt to muzzle prominent critics of President Rodrigo Duterte and his “war on drugs.
Human Rights Watch, CNN
KMP condemns worsening repression, violence against the population
The militant farmer’s group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) has condemned “worsening repression and violence against the population’’.
Manila Bulletin
Another group held for traveling with minors
Police operatives in Davao del Sur held the occupants of five trucks found to be transporting 130 persons, most of them minors. midnight Friday. Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11) Spokesperson Chief Insp. Jason Baria said the occupants were found to be members of Socsargen Church of Christ Congregation and were held in Sulop town at around 12 midnight November 30.
Manila Bulletin
Killings
Martial Law
Some Mindanao governors, mayors back martial law extension
Bolstering its “likely” recommendation for the third extension of martial law, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) compiled statements of officials from Mindanao supporting its longer implementation. The AFP released a list containing the names of two governors and 8 mayors who are said to be in favor of extending military rule in the island region. The list was based on statements that the military collected through news reports and public statements, the AFP said.
Rappler
Palace told to decide soon on martial law extension
Malacañang should reach a decision whether to ask for an extension of martial law in Mindanao before legislators go on vacation, according to a Senate leader. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said lawmakers would have to prepare for a special session before the year ended to accommodate the extension of martial law, which expires on Dec. 31.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Duterte: Opposition has nothing good to say about gov’t despite its key achievements in infra dev’t
The administration has made key achievements, particularly in infrastructure development, but the opposition still has nothing good to say about the government, President Duterte said last Wednesday. The President took a swipe at groups critical of his government ahead of the planned presentation of the progress of its massive Build, Build, Build infrastructure program.
Manila Bulletin
Medialdea pinch-hits for Duterte in rites for Bonifacio’s 155th birthday
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on Friday led the wreath-laying ceremony for the 155th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio in Caloocan City. Medialdea attended on behalf of President Rodrigo Duterte, who skipped attending the rite to fly to Mindanao to look into an incident of insurgency there.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
President Duterte leads turnover of AFP-PNP housing units
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, November 27, led the turnover of 365 housing units to the soldiers of 302nd Brigade in Camp Rajah Sikatuna. During his speech, the Commander-in-Chief expressed his gratitude to the brave soldiers of the brigade, especially to the families of those who lost loved ones of in the line of duty.
Philippine Information Agency
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Militants hit Duterte for “failed promises”
Militant groups on Friday marked the 155th birth anniversary of Katipunan founder and Father of the Philippine Revolution Andres Bonifacio with a protest at the Freedom Park here to express dismay over the “failed promises” of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Mindanews
Leni urges Filipinos to ’embody the spirit of patriotism’ that Bonifacio exemplified
Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday urged Filipinos to “embody the spirit of patriotism” that Andres Bonifacio exemplified in their everyday lives to contribute “in our own way” to the betterment of the country.
Manila Bulletin
DISASTER
MINDANAO
ELECTION RELATED
Comelec declares Pimentel’s group as the ‘legitimate’ PDP Laban
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said the members of Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III’s group are the “legitimate” officers of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) for the 2019 elections. In a resolution shared to reporters, the Comelec said it recognizes “the officers of Pimentel Group as PDP Laban’s legitimate officers authorized to act for in behalf of PDP Laban.”
Cebu Daily News
Pimentel lauds Comelec’s recognition of his leadership in PDP-Laban
Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III lauded the Commission on Election’s (Comelec) recognition of his leadership in the Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban).
Manila Bulletin
Agot Isidro, Bencab, Bituin Escalante want you to vote in 2019
Have you been spotting black-and-white clips of various Pinoy artists, celebrities, actors, and musicians on your social media feeds? This video series, launched by Art Forces of the Philippines, features a string of local personalities all coming together to relay a powerful message to the country: to get out and vote.
Rappler
Comelec bars 2K multiple registrants in Zambo City
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disapproved the application of 2,000 people to register as voters in the 2019 mid-term polls after they were found to be multiple registrants. Lawyer Stephen Roy Cañete, first district election officer, said Friday the multiple registrants were discovered through the Comelec's Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
Philippine News Agency
Election-related Violence
Zambo Norte town execs, 11 others nabbed for election offenses
Police arrested Friday the mayor and vice mayor of Tampilisan town, as well as three police officers and eight suspected “goons”, for alleged violation of the Omnibus Election Code. Tampilisan Mayor Angeles Carloto and Vice Mayor Generico Jauculan were arrested based on a 2016 case for allegedly violating Section 261 (e) of Omnibus Election Code, which classifies as election offense the use of "threats, intimidation, terrorism, and other forms of coercion".
Philippine News Agency
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
House concentrating on Charter change but Arroyo admits next Congress will complete process
The proposed revision of the 1987 Constitution will be the center of attention of the House of Representatives next week but finishing touches have been consigned as a job for the next Congress.
Manila Bulletin
JUDICIARY
LEGISLATIVE
Senate ratifies P105-B coco levy fund
The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the measures creating the P105-billion coconut trust fund for farmers and strengthening the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA).
Manila Bulletin
De Lima backs Comelec employees union call for passage of Senate Bill 2082
Sen. Leila de Lima is supporting the call of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Employees Union (Comelec-EU) for the passage of a Senate bill that seeks the reorganization of the office and provides better pay and benefits to its workers.
Manila Bulletin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
PH eyeing procurement of ‘small and sleek’ aircraft, short firearms from Czech Republic
The Philippine government is eyeing the procurement of “small and sleek” aircraft and short firearms from the Czech Republic to boost the country’s defense capability and augment its arsenal in fighting insurgents and rebels.
Manila Bulletin
ECONOMY AND INVESTMENTS
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD
Drone used to inspect longest and tallest bridges in PH
Unmanned aerial vehicles or drones were recently used to inspect the longest and tallest bridges in the country as part of the assessment to identify necessary and urgent maintenance works on the bridges.
Manila Bulletin
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
GRAFT AND CORRUPTION
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
LABOR
Solon warns of tension in PH labor sector amid influx of foreigners
An opposition congressman has expressed concerns that the influx of foreign workers in the country would result in increased tension and slinging of racial slurs in the local labor sector.
Manila Bulletin
TRANSPORTATION
HEALTH
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
EDUCATION
Briones reiterates importance of financial literacy to both learners, teachers
Education Secretary Leonor Briones reiterated importance of financial literacy to both learners and teachers as the Department of Education (DepEd) continues to integrate its concepts into the K to 12 curriculum.
Manila Bulletin
ENERGY
POVERTY
Anti-poverty coalition urges more members to sustain development work
A multi-sector movement called on private entities and poverty alleviation advocates to support its programs to create a sustainable and long-term plan to help extremely poor families become self-sufficient.
Manila Bulletin
HOUSING
House addresses socialized housing program backlog
A bill proposing to convert idle government lands as socialized housing sites has been approved on second reading in the House of Representatives.
Manila Bulletin
TOURISM
DOT accredits 13 new deaf tour guides
The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently accredited 13 new deaf tour guides, who aim at serving tourists with special needs. The new tour guides were members of the Deafinite Tour Guiding Service (DTGS), a nonprofit, professional organization consisting of deaf tour guides committed to deaf identity.
Manila Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
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