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Read more about the article Lumad school volunteer teacher recalls saddest birthday
Karl Tristan Butalid, University of the Philippines Mindanao alumnus, is currently teaching Grade 7 to 10 students in one of the Salugpongan schools in Compostela Valley province. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Lumad school volunteer teacher recalls saddest birthday

A young volunteer teacher recalled his saddest birthday when armed men killed his father five years ago in Tagum City.

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Read more about the article HR day rally in Davao City stages “bloody” reenactment of 2018
KILLINGS CONTINUE.A portrait of injustice displayed by progressive organizations in Davao City as they commemorate on Monday, December 10, 2018, the International Human Rights Day. The group led by Karapatan-SMR said a high number of human rights violations have been committed by state forces in the region in pursuit of their intensified operations against the communist groups. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

HR day rally in Davao City stages “bloody” reenactment of 2018

Progressive groups here staged a mocked bloody commemoration of the International Human Rights Day to signify the huge number of human rights violation in the Davao region.

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Read more about the article P30 million in fines collected from traffic violators – CTTMO
STRICTER. Transport Management Officers Eric John Flores and Eric Villanueva issue citation ticket against PUJ drivers for obstruction of traffic rules in Maa, Davao City on Monday, September 11. The city now has stricture rules against pedestrians, drivers, and commmuters who violate the local traffic code. (Kenneth Paul P. Senarillos/davaotoday.com)

P30 million in fines collected from traffic violators – CTTMO

Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) earned P30 million for payments of apprehended traffic violators in less than a year.

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Read more about the article Road closures, alternative routes set on Davao’s Pasko Fiesta celebration
ALMOST 20,000 JAYWALKERS. City Traffic and Transportation Management Office Chief Dionesio Abude said his 19 anti jaywalking personnel were able to apprehend some 19,680 jaywalkers since the start of the implementation on Dec. 2 to March 31, but were unable to collect the 100 peso fine in absence of citation tickets. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Road closures, alternative routes set on Davao’s Pasko Fiesta celebration

The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) has announced the closure of roads and the alternative routes for the upcoming Pasko Fiesta activities.

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