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Songs for Peace and Environment for the Talaingod Evacuees in Davao City

Neil Cervantes, Chairperson of Sambayan, said, “What we are witnessing tonight is only a bit of the rich culture and arts of the lumad through their dances and songs. But more than our performances, this is a night to unite with the ‘roots’ of our country.” He further said that, “Our lumad sisters and brothers here are calling for the pull-out of military troops in their areas after they experienced aerial bombing and many forms of abuse from the soldiers. Any form of aggression upon their land like military operation ultimately destroys their culture.”

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Mindanao’s organic products attract bigger int’l markets

Bios Dynamis, an organic rice producer popular for its sought-after organic black rice, and the TreeLife coco sugar from the town of Carmen showcased Mindanao-grown organic products during the four-day exhibit in Germany, which was attended by more than 42,000 trade visitors from 135 countries.

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Read more about the article STILL NO JUSTICE FOR REBELYN
STILL NO JUSTICE FOR REBELYN. Women protest the fifth year of the still unresolved killing of Rebelyn Pitao and other women victims of human rights violations before the Commission on Human Rights. Pitao the daughter of NPA commander Ka Parago. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

STILL NO JUSTICE FOR REBELYN

Women protest the fifth year of the still unresolved killing of Rebelyn Pitao and other women victims of human rights violations before the Commission on Human Rights. Pitao the daughter of NPA commander Ka Parago. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

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DAVAO SET FOR INT'L WOMEN'S DAY. Women rights advocates announce activities for the coming International Women's Day. From left is Lorna Mandin from the city government's Integrated Gender Development Division and Mae Ann Sapar of Gabriela Southern Mindanao Chapter.

DAVAO SET FOR INT’L WOMEN’S DAY

Women rights advocates announce activities for the coming International Women's Day. (L-R) Lorna Mandin of city government's Integrated Gender Development Division and Mae Ann Sapar of Gabriela Southern Mindanao. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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