Read more about the article Think tank: NEDA’s anti-poverty program ambitious, luxurious
In this file photo, an old woman and a young girl beg for alms on the stairs of the San Pedro Cathedral. The National Economic and Development Authority launched recently its anti-hunger and anti-poverty program dubbed “Ambisyon Natin 2040.”(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Think tank: NEDA’s anti-poverty program ambitious, luxurious

An independent think tank branded as ambitious and luxurious the National Economic and Development Authority’s anti-hunger and anti-poverty program dubbed as “AmBisyon Natin 2040.”

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Read more about the article Activists decry charges, scores PNP for ‘perpetuating impunity’
Piya Macliing Malayao of Katribu Partylist. PHOTO: PAULO RIZAL / DAVAOTODAY.COM FILE PHOTO

Activists decry charges, scores PNP for ‘perpetuating impunity’

Activists who led a protest rally at the US Embassy on Oct. 19 decried Wednesday the charges filed against them by the Philippine National Police, saying it was meant to sway public opinion from the real issue.

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Netizens cry foul over online harassment against women protesters

After the viral sexual attacks of pro-Marcos netizens a female teenager carrying an anti-Marcos burial placard, Gabriela Women’s Party and netizens condemned the inappropriate comments of the “online sexual harassers.”

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Read more about the article New 8-hectare facility to decongest Davao jail
JAIL DECONGESTION. Jail Supt. Grace Taculin, jail warden of the Davao City Jail announces the plan to establish a new prison facility to decongest the city's prison facilities. Taculin said the Maa jail is intended for 384 inmates, but is currently filled with 2,982 prisoners. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

New 8-hectare facility to decongest Davao jail

The Davao City Jail's new facility will start construction early next year to address congestion in the city's prisons.

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Read more about the article Lumad student raises militarization issue in children’s summit 
CHILDREN'S SUMMIT. Around 500 children from all over Mindanao gather for the three-day Mindanao Children's Festival at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City. During the second day of the festival on Tuesday, Nov. 22, a children's summit was held to tackle various children's issues. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

Lumad student raises militarization issue in children’s summit 

Education is not easily accessible to Lumad students, this Muluhinday shared during a Mindanao children’s summit held at the Grand Men Seng Hotel here, Tuesday.

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