By IRENE V. DAGUDOG
Davao Today
Chinese New Year is considered the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It runs from the first day of the month of the Chinese lunar calendar which is on February 10.
By DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today
“Dance is itself an act of protest. It commands movement, not stillness. We cannot be still while women and girls are being raped, beaten, or hurt in any way. Every person dancing and rising with us on Valentine’s Day is registering collective rage at the violence inflicted on women and at the same time committing to action against it.” — Mary Ann Sapar, GWP-Southern Mindanao spokesperson
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
There will also be workshops, discussions and conferences that will focus on the themes of creativity and sustainable development. The activity will also share the visionary works of some of the country’s leaders such as Manila Archbishop Chito Tagle, Alex Lacson, Gina Lopez, Maria Ressa, Nicanor Perlas and Tony Meloto.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
“If materialized, these will be the longest zip lines not only in the country but in the entire Asia,” said Makilala Mayor Rudy Caoagdan in a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday as he called the occasion a historic day for the village and the entire municipality.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Donaire’s great win is also a big redemption for the Filipinos who were downed with Pacquaio’s loss last week.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI (@pontifex) posted his first tweet Wednesday and has already gathered over 700,000 followers.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
“Pacman’s still our hero. He beat Marquez twice. He lost only once. Lamang pa rin tayo,” Ram Maxey, a local sports analyst.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today
Gina is among the widows who joined the Manilakbayan (Journey to Manila) initiated by human rights, peace and environment groups in Mindanao. She was joined by several widows: Daisy Paborada, a Higaonon from Opol, Misamis Oriental; Rosalie Cabal from Kibawe, Bukidnon; Sharon Liguyon from San Fernando, Bukidnon; and Mercy Dejos from Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
The title, according to musical director Bong Aviola, was inspired “from one of the songs of the King and I,” a 1956 musical film by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II which was based on Margaret Landon’s 1944 novel ‘Anna and the King of Siam.’
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
“This is the owner’s way of giving thanks and joy to the people.” — Harlen Anthony Vega, Mana Davao’s in-house designer
