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Union leader John Paul Dizon raises his fist during a protest action in time with the celebration of 133ed International Labor Day on Wednesday at the Orcullo Park in Davao City. Dizon, who leads the Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Suyafa Farms joined other unions in calling to end contractualization in workplaces. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

DOLE-XI to release cash assistance for workers starting next week

The regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-XI) revealed Friday that the first batch of workers who applied for its COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program can withdraw the 5,000-peso cash assistance starting next week.

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Read more about the article Woman farmer-activist shot dead in Surigao del Sur
FARMERS' PLIGHT. Peasant organization, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) Southern Mindanao rally infront of the Department of Agrarian Reform office in Tagum City on January 22, 2017. They call for justice for all farmer activists killed under the Duterte administration in time for the 31st anniversary of Mendiola massacre. (Bags Castillo / Kilab Multimedia)

Woman farmer-activist shot dead in Surigao del Sur

On the last day of Women's Month, a women peasant leader was killed in Surigao del Sur province, Caraga region.

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Read more about the article Reviewing the President’s emergency powers on COVID-19
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Reviewing the President’s emergency powers on COVID-19

It's been a week after President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the "Bayanihan to Heal as One Act" that granted him emergency powers for two months to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, yet there is still little to no action from Malacañang.

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Read more about the article Groups hit PH military-led action plan vs coronavirus
President Rodrigo Duterte in a press briefing has placed Luzon under enhanced community quarantine last March 16, 2010. (Presidential photo)

Groups hit PH military-led action plan vs coronavirus

President Rodrigo Duterte's order to the security forces to implement the country's action plan to contain the deadly coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) does not sit well among various groups demanding immediate medical-based action to deal with the pandemic.

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Read more about the article Rights groups slam govt’s ‘double standard’ on Koko Pimentel
Senator Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel III (Photo from Sen. Pimentel's Facebook page)

Rights groups slam govt’s ‘double standard’ on Koko Pimentel

Human rights groups slam the Department of Justice's appeal for compassion for Senator Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel III as "double standard" in its implementation of strict lockdown and quarantine.

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