Read more about the article Philippine locals lose hope as China-funded bridge threatens ‘biologically priceless’ Paradise Reef
Leo Manila, 61, is one of the last few fishermen remaining in the area. Photo by Geela Garcia

Philippine locals lose hope as China-funded bridge threatens ‘biologically priceless’ Paradise Reef

If a proposed China-funded bridge connecting Samal Island and Davao City went ahead, the rich marine ecosystem of Paradise Reef will be threatened, marine biologists say.

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Read more about the article STATEMENT | Red-taggers should be held accountable
Journalist Atom Araullo (left) and Atty. Tony La Viña (right).(Photo courtesy of National Union of Journalists of the Philippines)

STATEMENT | Red-taggers should be held accountable

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines stands with Atom Araullo as he files a P2-million civil suit against red-taggers Lorraine Badoy-Partosa and Jeffrey Celiz.

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Read more about the article IN PHOTOS: National BookFest brings trove of PH lit and comics to Davao
FOUR REALMS. With numerous books in various genres, the Book Fest was categorized into four realms: Komiks Land for comics-related materials, Aral Aklat for educational textbooks, Kids Lit for children's story books and literature, and Booktopia for fiction and non-fiction books. (Carmel Roserg Deligos/davaotoday.com)

IN PHOTOS: National BookFest brings trove of PH lit and comics to Davao

The National Book Development Board's first-ever Philippine Book Festival in Davao City was held in time with the city's Kadayawan festival, running from August 18 to 20 at SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang, showcasing Filipino authors, illustrators and their works and publishers of cherished Filipino literature.

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