Kalampag Days 11-12 (Nov. 20-21, 2008): Heads shaved, nuns pray and mass held for ban aerial spray
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Eight (8) protesters shaved their heads in front of CA-Cagayan de Oro to show their frustration at the slow-paced resolution of the case questioning the constitutionality of the Davao City ban aerial spray ordinance.  They said the act symbolized what is lost in their communities as aerial spraying continues in their villages (please refer to article below).

Those watching them cried seeing their fellow protesters shaving their heads.  Liezel Bacalso, the youngest protester said, "I am sad that we have to go through such lengths to assert our right to health and and healthy environment, rights that are ours to begin with.  I am angry at the CA guards that are laughing at my companions".
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Kalampag Days 6-10 (Nov. 15-19, 2008)
Saturday, 15 November 2008
Last week, the struggle to keep the Davao ban on aerial spray got another boost when the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro issued a statement of support (see attached, sorry it was crumpled when scanned), which was read in all Sunday masses in the Cathedral and other parishes.  The statement continues to be read in other churches.
 
Signed by Archbishop Tony Ledesma, the Social Action Director and the head of the Ecology Desk, the statement reads in part, "as a people motivated by religious faith and boundless hope, their (the campers) call for justice has come a long and arduous way -- from their own City Hall to the Chambers of the Court of Appeals here . . . let us pray that their sacrifices will finally bear fruit . . . the Dabawenyos fight is not theirs alone . . . we enjoin everyone to support this common cause . . . let us all pray for the integrity of creation and the dignity of human life".
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Kalampag Days 2-5 (Nov. 11-14, 2008)
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
After the fateful events of Day 1, the campers composed of 19 aerial spray-affected farmers and community members under the Mamamayan Ayaw sa Aerial Spraying (MAAS) had their days full with radio hopping, speaking in front of different audiences to share their experiences as well as receiving visitors to their humble camp.

Their efforts have been rewarded by an outpouring of support from various groups.

Visitors to the camp during the first week included students from KKP-Xavier University, students from Sumilao, nuns, Balaod Mindanao, Green Mindanao, and various media groups.   These visits buoy the spirits of the farmers.
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