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Read more about the article HR group condemns killing of advocates, Lumad student
KILLINGS CONTINUE.A portrait of injustice displayed by progressive organizations in Davao City as they commemorate on Monday, December 10, 2018, the International Human Rights Day. The group led by Karapatan-SMR said a high number of human rights violations have been committed by state forces in the region in pursuit of their intensified operations against the communist groups. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

HR group condemns killing of advocates, Lumad student

Human rights group Karapatan demand an end to the spate of killings in the country believed to be perpetrated by state forces and agents.

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Read more about the article Chedeng forces 3,000 Davao Oriental residents to evacuate
Authorities were clearing the debris blocking the Masipit Bridge in the town of Tarragona. The bridge was temporarily closed to all types of vehicles. (Photo from Province of Davao Oriental's Facebook page.)

Chedeng forces 3,000 Davao Oriental residents to evacuate

More than 3,000 individuals from three areas in Davao Oriental have to evacuate from their homes due to hours of heavy rains since Monday night due to Tropical Depression Chedeng.

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Read more about the article NIA chief hit for inaction to aid farmers during drought
Farmers from Quezon, Bukidnon spread the grains of the Denorado rice to prepare it for milling. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

NIA chief hit for inaction to aid farmers during drought

Militant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said National Irrigation Administration (NIA) chief Gen. Ricardo Visaya is doing nothing to support the farmers in the country, particularly in Mindanao during the onslaught of El Niño.

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