Author: Ian Peter C. Guanzon

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Read more about the article Karapatan condemns shooting of pregnant NPA member, cites IHL violations
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Karapatan condemns shooting of pregnant NPA member, cites IHL violations

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Human rights group Karapatan condemned the shooting of a pregnant New People's Army (NPA) member in Tagum City, calling the incident a violation of international humanitarian law (IHL).…

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Read more about the article Davao teachers seek salary hike, improved working conditions on Teachers’ Day
WAGE INCREASE. Teachers from Davao City gathered on Oct. 5 to mark World and National Teachers' Day while calling for higher salaries, better working conditions, adequate education funding and stronger protection of teachers' rights. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter Guanzon)

Davao teachers seek salary hike, improved working conditions on Teachers’ Day

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A broken classroom can turn a teacher into a carpenter. An injured student can make them a first aid responder. A school project can add another…

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Read more about the article Rising fuel prices cut into Davao drivers’ earnings
JEEPNEY DRIVER’S PLIGHT. After a long day behind the wheel, jeepney driver Gomer Sanchez says rising fuel costs are leaving him with little to take home to his wife and two children. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante and Ian Peter Guanzon)

Rising fuel prices cut into Davao drivers’ earnings

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—For jeepney driver Gomer Sanchez, a long day behind the wheel now leaves little money to take home after diesel prices crossed the three-digit mark.  Sanchez, 41, has…

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Read more about the article Five years after death, Davao artist Bree Jonson’s mother awaits NBI final report
REMEMBERING. Family and friends of visual artist Breanna Patricia “Bree” Jonson gather at her grave at Davao Memorial Park in Matina, Davao City, on Sept. 18, five years after her death. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter Guanzon)

Five years after death, Davao artist Bree Jonson’s mother awaits NBI final report

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — It has been five years since Davao visual artist Breanna Patricia “Bree” Jonson died, and her family still awaits the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) final…

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Read more about the article Davao coffee scene lines up two October events
RJ Lumawag, a co-organizer for this year's Davao Coffee Crawl, shares details about their upcoming October activity during a presscon on Sept. 23. (Photo/screengrabbed from Mindanao Development Authority)

Davao coffee scene lines up two October events

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Davao City's coffee scene is set for a boost this October with two events: the Davao Coffee Crawl and Davao Coffee Fest. Now on its fifth year, the…

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