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Read more about the article Davao rights advocates call for accountability of Duterte
LUMADS' CALL. Students from the Lumad Bakwit School attend Monday morning's, July 27, 2020, 'SONAgkaisa' rally at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Wearing their kinaraan, the traditional attire of the Lumad, and face masks and shields, as they protested the closure of their schools in Mindanao. Three years earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to bomb Lumad schools upon accusations that these were teaching young children to rebel against the government. (Maro B. Enriquez/davaotoday.com)

Davao rights advocates call for accountability of Duterte

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—While Davao City officials staged protests on Tuesday over the arrest of former city mayor and former President Rodrigo Duterte, local progressive groups and a candidate voiced support…

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Read more about the article On Women’s Month, local candidates urged to address economic abuse in Davao
Jeanette Ampog of Talikala, Inc. gives updates on the setting up of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) desks in every barangay in Davao City to help abused women and children in filing cases. Ampog said VAWC desks are not functioning since their creation as cases filed are not pursued due to the victims' lack of resources.(Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

On Women’s Month, local candidates urged to address economic abuse in Davao

In time for International Women's Month, women rights advocates in Davao urge candidates of the midterm and local elections to set platforms for women's rights given the issues of abuse that is still prevalent in the city.

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Read more about the article Artists, business leaders, educator among 2025 Datu Bago awardees
The bust statue of Datu Bago at the Museo Dabawenyo along Magallanes St. in Davao City. (Photo taken from Bro. Karl Gaspar's Facebook post)

Artists, business leaders, educator among 2025 Datu Bago awardees

This year's Datu Bago Awards will honor two female artists, an educator, and two business leaders who will be conferred the awards as part of the 88th Araw ng Dabaw celebration.

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Read more about the article P29 daily wage hike insufficient, says workers and labor group
RISKY. Sans safety gears, workers fix this huge outdoor board along Lanang road in Davao City. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

P29 daily wage hike insufficient, says workers and labor group

Davao City workers feel that the ?29 daily wage hike announced by the National Wage and Productivity Board is still insufficient for their needs.

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Read more about the article Martial Law survivors and youth remember EDSA in Davao rally
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Martial Law survivors and youth remember EDSA in Davao rally

Cobbie Jan Canda, Regional Coordinator of Kabataan Partylist Southern Mindanao, called on the youth to battle disinformation and historical revisionism, by “preserving and protecting the lessons” of Martial Law as history proves that the unity of the people joined together in 1986 to overthrow the Marcos dictatorship.

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