Barricading Pablo survivors gain support

BY KENNETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA Davao Today (Atty. Eduardo) Estores also points out the issue “is not a question of legality; it is a question of justice and human rights. The state has an obligation to address the grievances of its people, and ensure the safe guarantee of the people’s right to food, shelter, and freedom of expression.”

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Angry Pablo victims storm DSWD; seize relief goods

BY KENETTE JEAN MILLONDAGA Davao Today Men and women, young and old alike joined the barrage of people through the gates of the DSWD to scoop sacks of relief goods out to the streets. But even before they were done taking all the goods, the police came to stop them with their truncheons and clubs hurting at least eight of the protesters, including an 11-year-old girl.

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Lumad partylist hopeful, seeks Apo Sandawa’s blessings

By DANILDA L. FUSILERO Davao Today “Nangayo kami og blessing nga molampos kami sa katuyoan nga madala ang tingog sa tribu didto sa kongreso ug luwas kami sa peligro (We ask that we will be successful in our aim to bring the voice of the lumads in the Congress and that the gods will protect us from danger),” Capuyan, Katribu’s third nominee, told davaotoday.com.

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