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FRONTLINE. Michelle Campos, daughter of slain Lumad leader in Lianga, Surigao del Sur, together with other women Lumad leaders took the front line of the protest in Camp Aguinaldo as they face the military barricade.(Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

Daughter of slain IP leader meets with UN official in Geneva  

The daughter of the slain leader of the Manobo tribe in Lianga, Surigao del Sur met with United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders Michel Forst during the 31st UN Human Rights Council sessions held in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, March 2.

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Read more about the article No improvement in power supply in Davao
With the help of flashlights, it's business as usual for store owner Leo Garcia amid the recurring outages in Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

No improvement in power supply in Davao

The continuing preventive maintenance shutdown (PMS), technical term for the shutdown of operations, of coal-fired power plants still contribute to the tight power supply situation in Davao.

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Read more about the article Councilors accept Duterte’s veto on green space provision 
HOUSE TENSION. Davao City Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta turns emotional after being questioned by majority floor leader Councilor Bernard Al-ag for inviting Ateneo president Fr. Tabora to speak in the session regarding the 10% green space requirement for development projects in the city. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Councilors accept Duterte’s veto on green space provision 

The City Council decided not to override the veto message of city mayor Rodrigo Duterte on the 10 percent green space allocation.

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Read more about the article Half of all Pinays live below poverty line – study
It's an exhausting day for this young girl who bikes off with her brother looking for useful trash as they navigate the tight road along C. Bangoy corner Palmagil, Davao City.

Half of all Pinays live below poverty line – study

Half of all Filipino women live below poverty line, according to a study conducted by the Center for Women’s Resources.

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