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Read more about the article Rights groups welcome calls for UN probe on killings
Members of different church groups on Friday, April 7 light candles to call for justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte along Roxas Avenue, Davao City. According to reports by human rights group Karapatan, they recorded 23 cases of politically motivated summary executions since Duterte came into power. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Rights groups welcome calls for UN probe on killings

Human rights advocates and lawyers welcomed the recent statement by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet expressing concern on the human rights situation in the Philippines and a need for an independent probe on extrajudicial killings.

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Read more about the article Change diet and help protect environment – group
SIDEWALK FAST FOOD. Davao City sidewalk food vendors display the ready-to-eat, budget-friendly meals for the hungry locals along Ilustre Street. (davaotoday.com photo by Paul Anthony N. Crooks)

Change diet and help protect environment – group

A local group here has pushed for a change in diet as a means of protecting the environment and living a healthier life.

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Read more about the article Jeepney drivers asked to claim “pantawid pasada” cards
SIGNBOARDS UP. Despite a new rule banning display? of destination signboards?, these jeepneys ?sneak ? signboards on their windshields on Wednesday, July 26, in Davao City. The ?restriction is in accordance with the Anti Distracted Driving Law. Jeepney drivers and commuters complain that the rule has caused confusion among passengers, who find it more difficult in determining which ride to take. (Paulo C. Rizal/ davaotoday.com)

Jeepney drivers asked to claim “pantawid pasada” cards

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Davao Region (LTFRB-XI) called on jeepney operators to claim their Pantawid Pasada Program (PPP) cash cards for 2018 before they close it for the 2019 PPP cash cards.

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