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Read more about the article On Marawi’s rehabilitation, groups give Pres. Duterte, TF failing marks
CONGESTED. A total of 172 families or 1,025 individuals, driven away by the continuing war in Marawi City, are staying for more than three weeks now inside the evacuation center in Balo-i town, Lanao del Norte. Congestion and sanitation are among the problems that evacuees confront every day inside the center, situations that authorities fear might lead to more problems such as sickness and diseases. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

On Marawi’s rehabilitation, groups give Pres. Duterte, TF failing marks

As the 5th anniversary of the Marawi Siege is observed Monday, May 23, civil society organizations and displaced residents are giving the Duterte administration and the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) a “failing mark” with regards to the city’s rehabilitation.

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Read more about the article FACT CHECK: VP Robredo says certain Twitter account deceives, spreads disinformation

FACT CHECK: VP Robredo says certain Twitter account deceives, spreads disinformation

Angat Buhay was launched in October 2016 as the contribution of VP Leni’s office in the fight against poverty. The program aims to bring together the public and the private sectors—organizations and individuals alike—to address the needs of families in the farthest and the poorest communities in the country.

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Read more about the article Party-list nominee falsely claims Kontra Daya, UP prof have links with CPP-NPA

Party-list nominee falsely claims Kontra Daya, UP prof have links with CPP-NPA

Kontra Daya (Against Fraud) is a broad campaign of various organizations and individuals- religious, artists, youth and students, lawyers, IT experts, teachers, government employees and ordinary Filipinos who commit themselves to oppose election fraud and other undemocratic practices during the election period.

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Read more about the article In the time of COVID, HIV-AIDS remains a ‘silent epidemic’
SILENT EPIDEMIC. Advocates and government employees light candles at the city amphitheater in Cagayan de Oro City during the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on May 15, 2022. In one of its reports, the US National Center for Biotechnology Information said “HIV crisis in the Philippines has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic”. (Jigger Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

In the time of COVID, HIV-AIDS remains a ‘silent epidemic’

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has become a “silent epidemic” at the time when the country battles with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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Read more about the article CDO artist’s street performance, an appeal for people vs vote selling
Local multi-talented artist Nicolas ‘Nic’ Aca has appealed to people through his street performance in Cagayan de Oro Saturday, May 7, 2022, not to sell their votes as millions of Filipinos are expected to cast their ballots in time for the national and local elections Monday, May 9. (Jigger Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

CDO artist’s street performance, an appeal for people vs vote selling

Wearing a long-sleeved white barong tagalog, slacks, and black shoes, Nicolas “Nic” Aca, 53, the multi-talented artist from this city could be mistaken for a politician or a lawyer, if not dressed for an event.

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