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SURVIVOR. A victim of domestic violence, Aiza Samonte, 49, now stands up against violence on women. She joined the One Billion Rising Revolution campaign held at the Rizal Park in Davao City on Tuesday, Feb.14.(Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

When love almost got her killed

The jealousy was serious to the point that he threatened to kill Aiza if he catch her having an affair with another man.

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Read more about the article Valentine’s Day celeb: Women rally for ‘One Billion Rising’ in Davao
RISING FOR REVOLUTION. Gabriela Women's Party says at least 1,000 women, advocates, and supporters join the culmination of the One Billion Rising Revolution event in Davao City on Tuesday, Feb. 14. On its fifth year, the OBR in the Philippines is themed as "Rise for Just and Lasting Peace." (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Valentine’s Day celeb: Women rally for ‘One Billion Rising’ in Davao

Women from various sectors gathered in the Rizal Park, this city on Tuesday afternoon for the annual women rights campaign “One Billion Rising” coinciding the observance of Valentine’s Day celebration.

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Read more about the article Elderly long for family this Valentine’s Day
Bobby Alcantara, 70, says he misses his family, whom he has not seen for six years. Alcantara said he used to be an Obstetrician/Gynecologist in the Southern Philippine Medical Center. Alcantara is one of the 49 elderly residents of the city-run Co Su Gian Home for the Aged in Barangay Cabantian, Buhangin District, Davao City who was visited by members of the Davao City Police Office on Monday, Feb. 13. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Elderly long for family this Valentine’s Day

On the eve of Valentine's Day, members of the Davao City Police Office led by DCPO Chief Sr. Supt. Michael John Dubria serenaded and entertained the residents of the Co Su Gian Home for the Aged in Barangay Cabantian, Buhangin District here to show that Valentine's Day is not exclusive to couples.

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Read more about the article 200K tourists to join Araw ng Dabaw celeb
SAYAWAN SA DA'N 2013. Students perform their best at the cultural street dancing competition witnessed by thousands of people, including local and foreign tourists Friday in Davao City. The event is one of the highlights of the 76th Araw ng Dabaw celebration. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

200K tourists to join Araw ng Dabaw celeb

The City Tourism Office is projecting an estimate of 200,000 visitors who will jointhe 80th Araw ng Dabaw celebration in March this year.

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