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Read more about the article HR group condemns killing of advocates, Lumad student
KILLINGS CONTINUE.A portrait of injustice displayed by progressive organizations in Davao City as they commemorate on Monday, December 10, 2018, the International Human Rights Day. The group led by Karapatan-SMR said a high number of human rights violations have been committed by state forces in the region in pursuit of their intensified operations against the communist groups. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

HR group condemns killing of advocates, Lumad student

Human rights group Karapatan demand an end to the spate of killings in the country believed to be perpetrated by state forces and agents.

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Read more about the article NIA chief hit for inaction to aid farmers during drought
Farmers from Quezon, Bukidnon spread the grains of the Denorado rice to prepare it for milling. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

NIA chief hit for inaction to aid farmers during drought

Militant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said National Irrigation Administration (NIA) chief Gen. Ricardo Visaya is doing nothing to support the farmers in the country, particularly in Mindanao during the onslaught of El Niño.

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Read more about the article Alert raised over Davao region, nearby provinces as Chedeng enters PAR
Satellite image of Tropical Depression Chedeng as of March 18, 2019, 2:50 pm. (Image from PAGASA)

Alert raised over Davao region, nearby provinces as Chedeng enters PAR

Tropical depression Chedeng has slowly weakened as it moves towards Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said at its 11:00 a.m. bulletin on Monday, March 18.

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Read more about the article Withdrawal from ICC will silence dissent, escalate HR violations in PH
nternational Criminal Court building in The Hague in the Netherands. (Photo courtesy of OSeveno/Wikimedia Commons)

Withdrawal from ICC will silence dissent, escalate HR violations in PH

Various groups have expressed deep apprehensions as the withdrawal of the country from the International Criminal Court (ICC) became final on Sunday, March 17.

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Read more about the article Progressive groups frown on latest SWS survey on increased rating for government
President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his speech during the 9th anniversary of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the 25th anniversary of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on February 19, 2019. (Malacañang photo)

Progressive groups frown on latest SWS survey on increased rating for government

Progressive organizations belittled the recent Social Weather Station Survey showing favorable ratings for the Duterte administration.

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