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Read more about the article CHR set to finish probe of trafficked Manobo in Pangasinan
HOMECOMING. Members of the Manobo-Pulangihon tribe from Quezon, Bukidnon, ready to go back home after their arrival at the Cagayan de Oro port Monday night. The group escaped from their employer in Pangasinan whom they accused of maltreating them. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

CHR set to finish probe of trafficked Manobo in Pangasinan

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) National Office is now finishing its probe on the case of trafficking of 30 Manobo from Bukidnon recruited to work in a fish farm in Pangasinan.

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Read more about the article Kadayawan formally opens
Representatives of the Davao's indigenous tribes perform during the opening program of 2019 Kadayawan Festival at the Magsaysay Park on Friday, August 2. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Kadayawan formally opens

The city's 34th Kadayawan Festival officially opened last Friday with an array of month-long events and activities for Davaoe?os and visiting tourists.

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Read more about the article Davao City lobbies for martial law exemption
ON GUARD. A military tank and truck are on standby outside the Sangguniang Panlungsod building along San Pedro Street as Davao City celebrates for the first time the Kadayawan festival under Martial Law. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Davao City lobbies for martial law exemption

A resolution from the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) will be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte requesting for the exemption of the City from martial law.

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Read more about the article Tourism Master Plan eyed to improve Davao travel experience
Obu-Manuvu women sell rattan crafts in the Kadayawan Village at Magsaysay Park,Davao City.Living in Davao's Marilog District, the Obu-Manuvu are known for their fine craftmanship of both weaponry and jewelry.(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Tourism Master Plan eyed to improve Davao travel experience

The Committee on Tourism of the Sangguniang Panlunsod now eyes the creation of a ‘Tourism Master Plan’ for the City as they see the need to “repackage” the tourism go-to-areas.

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