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Read more about the article Women groups said violence involving cops, soldiers remain underreported
There are still challenges as women are still reluctant to report abuses to authorities. The IGDD is conducting paralegal training for VAW desk officers in the barangays. (Image by Tumisu from Pixabay)

Women groups said violence involving cops, soldiers remain underreported

DAVAO The viral video of a police officer in Bulacan assaulting his wife has sparked outrage over violence against women (VAW) perpetrated by men in uniform, whether on duty or…

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Read more about the article Davawenyos split on Sara’s impeachment
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte. (Photo from the House of Representatives' Facebook page)

Davawenyos split on Sara’s impeachment

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The political tension rises again this week as various sectors are pressuring the Senate to convene for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. The articles…

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Read more about the article Envi group tracks impact of red-tagging on Lumad in Mindanao
Another propaganda poster against rights defenders in Davao is spotted along the building of Sta. Ana Church, this time blatantly tagging UCCP Bishop Hamuel Tequis as a member of the Communist Party of the Philippines as well as Dr. Jean Lindo of Gabriela. (CameraGabriela-SMR)

Envi group tracks impact of red-tagging on Lumad in Mindanao

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Lumad and environment defenders in Mindanao continue to experience and defy the effects of red-tagging, militarization and harassment in digital space. This was raised during a…

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