Labor group decries slay try on another unionist in Japanese banana plantaton

The labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) condemned the latest incident of attempted murder against NAMASUFA workers of Sumifru in Compostela Valley, as unidentified individuals opened fire at the union president’s house on November 30 and tried to burn it.

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AGAINST TYRANNY. Progressive groups under the Movement Against Tyranny (MAT) march in Davao City on the commemoration of the 45th anniversary of Martial Law on Thursday, September 21. Protesters called to end martial law in Mindanao and demanded justice for all victims of extrajudicial killings.(Mara D. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Activists hit ‘lopsided’ passage of Davao anti-road blockade ordinance

Activists here assailed the passage of the city anti-road blockade ordinance penalizing barricades especially during protest actions in this city, saying it was passed lopsidedly sans consultation with the militants.

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Child rights group: Repeal of ‘Pangilinan law’ won’t solve delinquent behaviors among children

A child rights advocate here has reiterated its opposition to repeal the set minimum age of criminal responsibility under the Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006.

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