Author: Paulo C. Rizal

Board of Trustee member Ms. June Rodriguez dances onstage with performers from the Kaliwat Performing Arts Collective to entertain the crowd in celebration of Foundation for a Sustainable Society's (FSSI) 20th anniversary, held in NCCC Mall, Davao City on Wednesday. FSSI is a non government organization (NGO) that "provides development and financing assistance to social enterprises in the country's poorest and marginalized sectors." (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Indigenous peoples from Davao region stage an indignation rally on Monday calling for justice for the victims of the Paquibato massacre. Three civilians were dead after the Army fired upon the residence of Paquibato District Peasant Association leader, Aida Seisa on Sunday midnight. One of the victims was Datu Ruben Enlog, chairman of the Nagkahiusang Lumad nga Mag-uuma sa Paquibato (Nagkalupa). (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Former child laborers rescued by EILER look at photos of children in various situations of child labor, even in their own communities, some of which are old friends. EILER (Ecumenical Institute for Labor Education and Research, Inc) launched a youth camp of former Child laborers on Friday to commemorate World Day Against Child Labor. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Amidst the rain on Tuesday, farmers from the 11 barangays of drought-stricken Kitaotao, Bukidnon put up a barricade along Davao-Bukidnon highway to demand the release of the P8.9 million calamity fund from the government. They also demand justice for Emelio B. Roflo, a farmer allegedly beaten to death by the military. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)