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Senator Sonny Angara graces Tagum City’s celebration of the 156th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal held in Busaon Integrated School last June 19, 2017. (Roy Banias/CIO Tagum)

Angara lauds Tagum’s eco-friendly development

A Philippine senator lauded Tagum City for its pro-environmental practices despite its progressive development.

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Your lipstick, and other women’s needs in Marawi

Beyond the issue of lipstick donations, a critical inquiry on “for whom and for what” our efforts are would always be a sensible question for donors and volunteers. Are we extending support to alleviate the suffering of our fellow human beings, or do our efforts only reinforce the existing social order that oppresses the majority, including and especially women?

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31 days into Marawi siege: Intense fighting continues, looming humanitarian crisis feared

Thunderous bomb explosions, rapid gun fires and the roars of fighter planes and choppers marked the 31st day since terrorists from the so-called Maute group attacked this city.

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