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Digos Peasant Leader Laid to Rest

Renato “Ka Atong” Pacaide, who was shot dead on March 2 by suspected military agents in Digos City, was laid to rest on Friday. Before the burial in Digos City, his family, friends and colleagues paid tribute to the slain peasant leader through testimonies, songs and prayer. They then marched around the city denouncing the continuing killings of political activists and the government’s campaign against leftist groups. Click here for more pictures. (Photos courtesy of Karapatan-Southern Mindanao)

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‘Genuine Opposition’ Woos Davao Folk


Candidates from the “Genuine Opposition” held a rally at the Rizal Park in Davao City on Thursday. The candidates took turns lambasting the Arroyo government for its many shortcomings. According to analysts, the Genuine Opposition has to engage the administration Team Unity ticket in a meaningful debate. “People, not big business, should decide on content and conduct of the debate,” according to Ibon Foundation. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)

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A Day of Outrage

The unabated killing of political activists is depicted in this stage presentation by members of Gabriela, the women’s group, in observance of International Women’s Day today, March 8. According to women leaders, Filipino women have suffered enough under the Arroyo regime, whose security forces are being blamed for the atrocities. Click here for more pictures. (davaotoday.com photos by Barry Ohaylan)

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