Author Archives: DAVAO TODAY

8 years ago

STANDPOINT | The outright violation of the rights of indigenous peoples to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression

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STANDPOINT | The outright violation of the rights of indigenous peoples to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression

The violent dispersal of the indigenous peoples’ peaceful assembly on 19 October 2016 at the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines is beyond deplorable and calls for immediate retribution. Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) condemns the overt violation of the rights of indigenous peoples and other protesters to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.

8 years ago

STANDPOINT | Support farmers’ production of non-GMO crops

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STANDPOINT | Support farmers’ production of non-GMO crops

On October 14, 2016, Davao Today published an article entitled “Group mounts ‘anti-GMO’ protest on World Food Day celebration” which talks about the rally done by different cause-oriented groups in order to fulfil their goal of stopping the use of pesticides, and also production of genetically modified crops.