Culture

Lenten rituals explained

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Mar 28, 2013

By CHERYLL D. FIEL
Davao Today

San Pedro Cathedral priest, Fr. Gary Glenn Yba explains the traditions of Via Crucis, Siete Palabras, Sugat, and their meanings, among others, observed by the Roman Catholic Church in the Lenten season.

Pope says he will step down

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Feb 11, 2013

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today

He said that his strengths “due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry.”

Thousands to dance in protest vs violence on women, girl children

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Feb 06, 2013

By DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today

“Dance is itself an act of protest.  It commands movement, not stillness.  We cannot be still while women and girls are being raped, beaten, or hurt in any way.  Every person dancing and rising with us on Valentine’s Day is registering collective rage at the violence inflicted on women and at the same time committing to action against it.” — Mary Ann Sapar, GWP-Southern Mindanao spokesperson 

Davao City to host Liwanag World Festival

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Jan 08, 2013

By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today

There will also be workshops, discussions and conferences that will focus on the themes of creativity and sustainable development.  The activity will also share the visionary works of some of the country’s leaders such as Manila Archbishop Chito Tagle, Alex Lacson, Gina Lopez, Maria Ressa, Nicanor Perlas and Tony Meloto.