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Read more about the article Family, supporters bid farewell to Rene in Talacogon burial
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Family, supporters bid farewell to Rene in Talacogon burial

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Family, friends, local officials and residents gathered on June 24 to bid farewell to student-athlete Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia, laying him to rest in his hometown.…

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Read more about the article Tacloban deadly school shooting raises concerns on youth welfare, gun access
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Tacloban deadly school shooting raises concerns on youth welfare, gun access

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Three were killed and seven others were wounded after two students allegedly opened fire inside San Jose National High School (SJNHS) in Tacloban City on Monday…

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Read more about the article Ateneo basketball prospect’s death raises calls for justice
Rene Baterbonia towering for a dunk during the 2025 ASEAN School Game in Brunei. Team Philippine won gold in the tournament. (Screenshot from KickGeeks)

Ateneo basketball prospect’s death raises calls for justice

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The death of 19-year old basketball prodigy Rene Clert Baterbonia sent shockwaves through the basketball community, particularly in Mindanao, who join the family in search for…

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Read more about the article Whose Pride Is It, Anyway? In Davao, a Debate Over the Movement’s Soul
The streets of Davao City are coming alive with the radiant colors of the rainbow as the LGBTQIA+ community takes to the road in a joyful and powerful Pride March. Drums echo, banners flutter, and voices chant in unison, celebrating Pride Month alongside the city’s festive tourism celebration, Duaw Dabaw.

Whose Pride Is It, Anyway? In Davao, a Debate Over the Movement’s Soul

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Clara Escleto was waiting in line for a women's restroom inside a major mall in downtown Davao when a security guard stopped her. The 23-year-old transgender…

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