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Read more about the article Garbage backlog persists in Juliville despite new landfill opening
DAVAO GARBAGE. Piles of garbage remain uncollected for weeks at a collection point on the corner of Mabolo Street in the Juliville Subdivision. Residents keep trash inside their homes to prevent foul odors and stray dogs from scattering waste in the streets. (Photo by Marianne Guinoo | UP Mindanao Intern)

Garbage backlog persists in Juliville despite new landfill opening

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - While most streets in the Juliville Subdivision in Barangay Tigatto appeared clean, inner sections of the neighborhood remain choked with trash three weeks after garbage collection…

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Read more about the article Losing homes, losing hope, 457 Sama families struggle after Mini-Forest fire
Charred stilts are what remains from the homes after the last fire in May.(Photo by Aisanie P. Ibrahim,Intern)davaotoday.com

Losing homes, losing hope, 457 Sama families struggle after Mini-Forest fire

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - There were four fire incidents that hit Barangay 23-C Mini-Forest in the past few years.  The last one was in May 8, 2026 which razed homes…

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Read more about the article Davao Pride Parade: A sea of color, unity and advocacy
END HIV-RELATED STIGMA. A participant holds a sign reading “END HIV Discrimination” during the Duaw Davao Pride Parade in Davao City on Sunday. The message underscores the community’s call for equality, dignity, and an end to HIV-related stigma. (Photo by Duanne Baring | MSU Marawi Intern)

Davao Pride Parade: A sea of color, unity and advocacy

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Duaw Davao Pride Parade 2026 marches from Roxas Avenue to People’s Park — a powerful display of visibility, unity, and equality. Nearly 18,000 LGBTQIA+ people, allies,…

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Read more about the article Ukay-ukay: Bargain & fashion
Heaps of vibrant clothes sprawled on tables and more garments plastered against the shop walls await the curious hands ready to rummage for a hidden gem.(Photo by Shane Angela M. Banzon,Intern)

Ukay-ukay: Bargain & fashion

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - In the bustling streets of San Pedro, rows of clothing racks and garments line ukay-ukay stores. Derived from Bisaya "ukay" (to dig), ukay-ukay means digging through…

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Read more about the article 18,000 join Davao Pride parade in call for unity, equality
Participants march in Davao City on Sunday, calling for inclusive policies and highlighting Pride as a platform for collective action and rights advocacy. (Photo by Ayannah Tomandao, UP Mindanao Intern)/davaotoday.com

18,000 join Davao Pride parade in call for unity, equality

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Rainbow flags, vibrant costumes, and music filled the streets of Davao City as thousands joined this year’s Duaw Davao Pride Parade, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and community…

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