Read more about the article Union worker’s death pinned on military harassment
Trade unionist Susano Echavez Labora (Photo courtesy of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan - Southern Mindanao)

Union worker’s death pinned on military harassment

A labor union and community organizer in Davao died of a stroke in which his family blames army personnel who had interrogated and coerced him two days prior that triggered his stroke.

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Read more about the article STATEMENT | No press freedom while attacks continue: Free Frenchie Mae Cumpio now!
Photo courtesy of Altermidya

STATEMENT | No press freedom while attacks continue: Free Frenchie Mae Cumpio now!

Photo courtesy of Altermidya Statement by AlterMidya (People’s Alternative Media Network) during the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023. This 30th World Press Freedom Day, the…

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STATEMENT | On World Press Freedom Day, we insist on being free

On World Press Freedom Day, we remind ourselves that while there have been victories — in court, with the acquittal of Maria Ressa and Rappler of tax cases, for example — many, far too many of us are still facing threats and that our freedom is still fragile.

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Read more about the article DOT assures a bigger Kaamulan Festival in 2024
Although only three contingents have joined the Kaamulan Festival’s street dancing competition this year due to the financial constraints brought by the pandemic, the Department of Tourism-10 assured that more municipalities from Bukidnon will take part in the contest next year. (Photo courtesy of DOT-10)

DOT assures a bigger Kaamulan Festival in 2024

With fewer local government units joining Bukidnon Province’s Kaamulan Festival this year, the regional office of the Department of Tourism (DOT-10) has assured more groups will be participating in 2024.

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Read more about the article Trader nabbed for selling ‘fake’ cigarettes in CdO
Government agents take inventory of the dozens of reams containing alleged illegal cigarettes that were confiscated during an operation at the Cogon public market in Cagayan de Oro Wednesday, April 26. (Photo courtesy of the CIDG Cagayan de Oro field unit)

Trader nabbed for selling ‘fake’ cigarettes in CdO

A team of government agents has arrested a businessman for allegedly selling 280,000 peso worth of illegal cigarettes.

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