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TO THE LAST DROP: A jeepney driver refills his radiator with water at a gas station, maximizing free services amid staggered fuel price hikes. Oil companies attribute the increase to the Middle East conflict but critiques slam this pronouncement as an excuse for profiting. (Christine Bustamante/davaotoday.com)

TO THE LAST DROP

TO THE LAST DROP: A jeepney driver refills his radiator with water at a gas station, maximizing free services amid staggered fuel price hikes. Oil companies attribute the increase to…

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Read more about the article DAVAO FISHERFOLK
DAVAO FISHERFOLK. Small-scale fishers along Santa Ana Wharf rely solely on the day's catch for income, facing rough weathers and rising costs. The Philippine Statistical Authority noted that fisherfolks are among the poorest basic sectors in the country. {Christine Bustamante,intern/ davaotoday.com)

DAVAO FISHERFOLK

DAVAO FISHERFOLK. Small-scale fishers along Santa Ana Wharf rely solely on the day's catch for income, facing rough weathers and rising costs. The Philippine Statistical Authority noted that fisherfolks are…

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Read more about the article UN rapporteur flags red-tagging, media attacks as threats to PH democracy
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UN rapporteur flags red-tagging, media attacks as threats to PH democracy

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan said threats to freedom of expression in the Philippines may worsen with continuing red-tagging,…

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Read more about the article Kabataan Partylist welcomes Duterte Youth’s cancellation of registration, urges COMELEC to rule on other “fake” partylist groups  
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Kabataan Partylist welcomes Duterte Youth’s cancellation of registration, urges COMELEC to rule on other “fake” partylist groups  

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Progressive partylist groups Gabriela Women’s Party and Kabataan Partylist welcomed the cancellation of registration of Duterte Youth Partylist, calling it a long-overdue correction to what they…

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Read more about the article Intl press group urges release of lone detained journalist in the Phils
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Intl press group urges release of lone detained journalist in the Phils

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Global press freedom advocates gathered here  on June 16 to demand the immediate release of detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio who was 21 when she was…

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