Author: EARL O. CONDEZA

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Read more about the article ‘40,000’ peace talk supporters troop to Davao streets
REVOLUTIONARY. An estimate of 40,000 people marched from Magsaysay Park to Rizal Park in Davao City in support of the resumption of peace talks between the government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

‘40,000’ peace talk supporters troop to Davao streets

An estimate of 40,000 activists from different parts of Mindanao marched the streets to support the resumption of the peace negotiations between the Duterte administration and the National Democratic Front.

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Read more about the article Group tells Army: don’t be saboteurs of peace activity
PDP-Laban standard bearer Rodrigo Duterte clenches his fist as he greets the crowd during the release of the New People's Army prisoners in San Luis, Agusan del Sur on Tuesday, May 3. Duterte also received six prisoners of war released by the NPAs last week. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Group tells Army: don’t be saboteurs of peace activity

A network of peace advocates, which is hosting a three-day peace activity here denied that their events are organized by the National Democratic Front as alleged by a statement from the Army last week.

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Read more about the article Environmental tax earnings eyed for watershed protection
ATERSHED PROTECTION. Mary Ann Fuertes (right) and Chinkie Peleno-Colle (left) of Interface Development Intervention (IDIS) who are also members of the Watershed Management Council (WMC) provided the media during the regular Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City on Monday with updates to the undertakings of the council in relation to the protection of watershed areas and riverbanks in Davao City. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Environmental tax earnings eyed for watershed protection

The environmental council here plans to use environmental tax collection for programs and projects that would contribute to watershed protection.

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Read more about the article Davao to host National Women’s Summit
WOMEN’S SUMMIT. Mary Ann Sapar (right) and Bai Ali Indayla (left) of Gabriela announced during the regular Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City on Monday the gathering of women leaders from all over the country in an event dubbed as “What Women Want: CHANGE” that is slated on June 30 in Davao City. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Davao to host National Women’s Summit

More than 200 women from all over the country will gather here on June 24 to draft and present the women's agenda to the incoming President Rodrigo Duterte before he assumes office.

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