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Manila Archbishop Luis Cardinal Tagle washes the feet of Lumad chieftains Mintroso Malibato from Kapalong town and Kaylo Bontulan from Talaingod town in Davao del Norte during the Traditional Washing of Feet ritual at the Manila Cathedral in observance of Maundy Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Save Our Schools Network)

Archbishop Tagle washes feet of Lumad leaders

Lumad leaders from Mindanao were among those who received blessing from Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Archbishop of Manila and President of Caritas Internationalis in the Maundy Thursdays washing of the feet at the Manila Cathedral.

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Read more about the article IP college grads next mission: Serve Lumad schools
Jason Alberta (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

IP college grads next mission: Serve Lumad schools

Teary-eyed, proud and elated, 23 Lumad scholars of the non-governmental Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation Incorporated (MISFI) received their college diplomas yesterday during the 29th commencement ceremony of a private college here, the Liceo de Davao.

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Read more about the article ‘I did not vote for him. When he won, I was hoping things would change. I was disappointed.” – Datu Bago Awardee Karl Gaspar
Redemptorist Brother Carlito Gaspar in a sit-down interview with Davao Today on March 19, 2018. (Mark Joy G. Basallajes/davaotoday.com)

‘I did not vote for him. When he won, I was hoping things would change. I was disappointed.” – Datu Bago Awardee Karl Gaspar

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - During its 81st year anniversary, the city government feted a seminarian turned activist-now anthropologist-Lumad advocate as among the seven individuals known as Datu Bago awardees for…

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Read more about the article IN PHOTOS: A parade of Davao’s strength and diversity
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IN PHOTOS: A parade of Davao’s strength and diversity

This year’s Parada Dabawenyo which began its route at Roxas Avenue, highlighted the different colors and faces of Davaoeños as the city of Davao celebrates its 81st birthday. With 325 contingents, the five-hour parade was well received by locals and foreigners alike.

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