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KADAYAWAN'S GEM. Jenfin Puroc Aguan, a Bago Tagabawa, was crowned Hiyas ng Kadayawan on Friday, August 18. (Photo courtesy of Davao City Information Office)

‘Hiyas’ queen wants Lumad youth away from early marriage

Hiyas ng Kadayawan 2017 winner Jenfin Aguan is making a stand against early marriage

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Read more about the article In Davao, a park ‘quietly’ honors Indonesian hero
The monument of Indonesian hero Dr Gerungan Saul Samuel Jacob Ratulangi is located at the Millenium Park in Davao City. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

In Davao, a park ‘quietly’ honors Indonesian hero

On this day in 1945, an archipelago nation of more than 17,000 islands witnessed a realization of its struggle against a colonial government. Sukarno, the leader of a nationalist movement against the Netherlands, declared independence in Jakarta, the capital of what is now called the Republic of Indonesia.

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Read more about the article Hiyas sa Kadayawan candidates speak about terrorism, discrimination Vs. Muslims
The candidates of this year's Hiyas ng Kadayawan face the media for the first time in a press conference in a hotel in Davao City on Thursday, August 10. The pageant, which features a representative from each of the 11 tribes of Davao City, is one of the highlights of the annual Kadayawan Festival. The coronation night will be held on August 14 at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gym. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Hiyas sa Kadayawan candidates speak about terrorism, discrimination Vs. Muslims

Moro candidates of the upcoming Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2017 expressed their sentiments on different issues, from the war against terrorism and discrimination against them.

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