Historic Bangsamoro vote is a milestone, not the finish line —peace advocates 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Holding the first Bangsamoro elections is a historic milestone in the region’s long-standing struggle for self-determination, but the votes don’t signal completion of the peace process. Resource persons…

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Read more about the article Pax Silica Initiative: Mindanao eyed to supply raw materials, cheap labor
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Pax Silica Initiative: Mindanao eyed to supply raw materials, cheap labor

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Groups warn that the Philippines will likely stay a raw materials and labor supplier rather than become a tech manufacturer—leaving Mindanao as a critical mineral source for global…

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Read more about the article Davao steel workers dispute gov’t ‘rescue’ after plant shutdown
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Davao steel workers dispute gov’t ‘rescue’ after plant shutdown

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—More than 300 workers of Davao Mighty Steel Corp. (DMS) lost their jobs after government authorities shut down the facility in Barangay Ilang, Bunawan, Davao City, following a…

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Read more about the article Groups oppose P308B Kingking open-pit mining expansion in Davao de Oro
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Groups oppose P308B Kingking open-pit mining expansion in Davao de Oro

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Advocates and environmental groups oppose the P308 billion Kingking Copper-Gold Project expansion in Pantukan, Davao de Oro, warning of threats to ancestral lands, forests and watersheds. …

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Read more about the article Kadayawan: Celebrating culture, confronting realities
The Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2026 make their appearance during the Pamulak sa Kadayawan parade on Sunday, August 16, followed by the entourage from their respective 11 ethnolinguistic groups. (Photo by Christine Bustamante/davaotoday.com)

Kadayawan: Celebrating culture, confronting realities

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – While Vice President Sara Duterte describes Kadayawan as a reminder of a true prosperity anchored on preserving culture and building a fair, just, and peaceful society,…

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