For over two weeks now, residents from the hinterlands of Lianga town in Surigao del Sur have yet to return home. There are at least 2,000 villagers have sought refuge in town San Agustin and Lianga town propers.

Take note, around 2,000 were displaced. It’s a big number. But I’m wondering that it’s not a big deal. Unlike if it’d happen in Central Mindanao, that number really matters. Media would surely flock. But maybe, some media institutions are ignoring Surigao del Sur because the government forces have not engaged into major gunbattle with the New Peoples Army guerillas. There’s not much happening. There’s no blood. Continue Reading »