Author: KEN E. CAGULA

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Read more about the article Media giant ABS-CBN loses franchise
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines,media organizations such as IAWART,CEGP and progressive organizations staged a candle lighting activity on February 28,at the ABS-CBN Regional Station as part of the nationwide coordinated action for the renewal of the network’s franchise.(Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Media giant ABS-CBN loses franchise

One of the country’s entertainment and media giants will remain off-air after members of the House of Representatives' panel rejected its bid for franchise renewal.

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Read more about the article Davao’s Barangay 23-C on ‘hard lockdown’ due to Covid-19

Davao’s Barangay 23-C on ‘hard lockdown’ due to Covid-19

The City Government of Davao has placed Barangay 23-C, known as Mini-Forest Boulevard, under “hard lockdown” for a minimum of 14 days starting July 4, following an increase of Covid-19 cases among its residents.

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Read more about the article Indigenous, Moro groups fear Anti-Terror Law repeating past abuses
Members of the Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self Determination protest in front of the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday morning, May 18, 2018, and dumped rubbles at the gates of the camp to symbolize the "ruined lives" brought by the martial law. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Yamzon)

Indigenous, Moro groups fear Anti-Terror Law repeating past abuses

Indigenous Peoples and Moro groups denounced the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 which they fear would put them into more danger as experienced in the past.

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Read more about the article Groups raise alarm as Duterte signs anti-terror law
Braving the rain, youth activists hold a protest action at a park in Cagayan de Oro to express their indignation over the anti-terrorism bill in time for the observance of the 122nd Independence Day on Friday (June 12). (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Groups raise alarm as Duterte signs anti-terror law

Local and international groups raised the alarm as the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, July 3.

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Read more about the article UN human rights chief urges Duterte not to sign anti-terrorism act
Michele Bachelet, Presidente of Chile speaks during Special Session of the Human Rights Council. 29 March 2017.(Photo Courtesy of un.org)

UN human rights chief urges Duterte not to sign anti-terrorism act

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has called on President Rodrigo Duterte not to sign the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act 2020, citing its “chilling effects” on human rights and humanitarian work that has been under siege under his administration.

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