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Read more about the article As Duterte ends term, another journalist shot dead in Mindanao
Radio announcer Federico “Deng” Gempesaw, 62, reportedly alighted from the taxi upon arriving home in Sitio Macangan, Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City when an unidentified assailant approached and shot him in the head using a .45 caliber pistol. (Photo courtesy of Cagayan de Oro City Police Office)

As Duterte ends term, another journalist shot dead in Mindanao

A day before Pres. Rodrigo Duterte relinquished his power as a president, another journalist was gunned down in broad daylight.

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Read more about the article Group urges community support for people with mental health issues
Photo from Philippine Mental Health Association-Davao Chapter's Facebook page

Group urges community support for people with mental health issues

The local chapter of Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) rallies anew for a massive awareness campaign on the proper handling of mental health issues commonly experienced by any individual within the family or in the community.

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VIEWFINDER. A spectator points his mobile phone’s camera on the large screen display to capture the moment when outgoing Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio takes her oath as the country’s newly elected vice president before Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando on Sunday, June 19, 2022. While invited guests and VIPs have their designated areas, thousands of Marcos-Duterte supporters flocked the San Pedro Square to get a good spot and witness the historic inauguration ceremony as Sara became the first VP from Mindanao and the third woman to hold the position since 1935. (davaotoday.com photo by Kath Cortez)

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A spectator points his mobile phone’s camera on the large screen display to capture the moment when outgoing Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio takes her oath as the country’s newly elected vice president before Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando on Sunday, June 19, 2022. (davaotoday.com photo by Kath Cortez)

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Read more about the article Sara Duterte takes oath as country’s 15th vice president
Sara Duterte took her oath as the Philippines’ next vice president before Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando in Davao City on June 19, 2022. Her father, outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, and mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, accompanied her on stage. (screengrab from RTVM's Facebook live)

Sara Duterte takes oath as country’s 15th vice president

Sara Duterte-Carpio has formally taken her oath as the country’s 15th vice president on Sunday, June 19, at the city’s San Pedro Square where thousands gathered to witness the historic moment.

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Read more about the article Abuse on women, children goes digital during pandemic
Talikala shares a screenshot of a Facebook conversation that involves trafficking of minors in Davao City. (Mick Basa / davaotoday.com)

Abuse on women, children goes digital during pandemic

Talikala, a non-government organization, said that women and young children remain the vulnerable target of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). This as many poor Filipinos would do everything to alleviate their sorry situation.

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