Culture

How to stop sex scandal, women activists suggest ways

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Jul 03, 2012

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today

Gabriela wished to discourage Filipinos “from the bad practice of sharing sleazy videos” by spreading the counter-message of the “Manila Scandal Part 2.” It hopes to “mobilize the public to use the internet in solving one of the scourges of electronic harassment, bullying and violence against women” by posting the video to their FB account or website and through Twitter by using the #manilascandal2 hashtag.

Photo Essay:  The wonders of Surigao del Sur

Photo Essay: The wonders of Surigao del Sur

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Jun 13, 2012

Text and Photos by RAWI JUNE AMAGA-MORANDANTE
Davao Today

Any itinerary for a trip to Surigao del Sur would always include the Britania Group of Islands, Enchanted River and Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig town — three destinations that top the most visited getaways in this province and its neighboring places. Getting to and experiencing these exquisite places would surely leave any tourist, local or foreign, in total awe and admiration.

Digging the ukay-ukay

Digging the ukay-ukay

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Apr 02, 2012

Despite a law banning the commercial importation of used clothing and rags, the selling of imported used clothing and apparel or relief clothes at cheaper prices in the ukay-ukay market continues to proliferate in the country.  The booming ukay ukay phenomenon also threatens to suppress the local garments industry.

One fine day in the Araw ng Dabaw

One fine day in the Araw ng Dabaw

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Mar 19, 2012

The entire Araw ng Dabaw celebration peaked with Friday morning’s civic parade, the biggest so far in the entire charter celebration.  It showcased 284 floats from different contingents.  

Celebrities want a better President

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Aug 17, 2009

“Please, let’s choose the right President,” pop singer Christian Bautista suddenly blurted out in the middle of the concert at the CAP Auditorium on Anda Street in June just as he was about to start another song.

His companions, soap opera actor and singer Jericho Rosales and talent-search champion Yeng Constantino, shared the same sentiment. At the after-party interview, Rosales said a person’s educational background is not an assurance that ones choice of a leader is good. As an example, Constantino said an economics degree of some of the countrys leaders did not guarantee good things for the country’s economy. Read on.