Taken on August 21, 2016. Photo by Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano
Davao? now a hall of famer as most child-friendly city
For the fifth time, Davao City got the Presidential Award for the most child-friendly city.
Both negotiating panels of the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front expressed optimism on the resumption of the formal talks which opened on Monday, August 22, in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Kodao Productions)
Militias’ presence in Lumad communities will spoil peace talks – Karapatan
The continued presence of government-backed paramilitary groups in Davao region’s Lumad communities will spoil the ongoing peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, a human rights group spokesperson said earlier today.
Members of the LGBT community carry a giant rainbow flag as they march against discrimination during the first Pride March in Davao City on Wednesday, June 1. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com file photo)
AdDU to hold #PrideWeek for LGBT community
Jesuit school Ateneo de Davao University will hold its first-ever lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders Pride Week to promote gender sensitivity and rights.
They also for the resumption of Peace Talks between the government and the National Democratic Front this month of July.
Solving socio-economic problems key to ending armed struggle
A church leader said that an agreement on social and economic reforms will address the root cause of the armed conflict.
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com file photo)
DENR chief bats for stronger community involvement in protected area management
Environment Secretary Gina Lopez has directed all protected area (PA) managers in the country to ensure that local communities are involved in the all aspects of management of conservation areas known for their natural, ecological and cultural values.