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Read more about the article A Breadwinner’s Pride
The streets of Davao City are coming alive with the radiant colors of the rainbow as the LGBTQIA+ community takes to the road in a joyful and powerful Pride March. Drums echo, banners flutter, and voices chant in unison, celebrating Pride Month alongside the city’s festive tourism celebration, Duaw Dabaw.

A Breadwinner’s Pride

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Jaydee, a 22-year-old drag queen, balances the roles of breadwinner and performer, and sleepless nights paired with constant smiles define her life. Her daily struggles extend…

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Read more about the article Groups demand justice for slain transwoman broadcaster-activist
Photo courtesy of Ali Macalintal's Facebook account

Groups demand justice for slain transwoman broadcaster-activist

DAVAO CITY,Philippines - LGBT and rights advocates call for an independent probe on the killing of Ali Macalintal, a transwoman human rights worker and former radio broadcaster, who was shot…

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Read more about the article Rights group fear safety of witness amidst Duterte’s request for release
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing for the first time before the judges of the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I on March 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of ICC)

Rights group fear safety of witness amidst Duterte’s request for release

DAVAO CITY,Philippines - The request of former President and Davao mayor-elect Rodrigo Duterte for his interim release from detention in The Hague poses risks for witnesses on his trial at…

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Read more about the article Davao Halal expo: convergence of indigenous and Muslim cultures
The Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expo 2025 opens its three-day event today, June 18 at the SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Davao, with the theme "Showing Diverse Halal, Halal-Ready and Friendly Markets of All Regions to the International Area".(Vhan Mary Zonita P.Bagalay,davaotoday.com)

Davao Halal expo: convergence of indigenous and Muslim cultures

DAVAO CITY,Philippines - The expo, first established in 2015, has grown into a platform for products ranging from Malaysian condiments, Moro delicacies and Matigsalug beadwork. Vad Melendres This year's Philippine…

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Read more about the article UN rapporteur flags red-tagging, media attacks as threats to PH democracy
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UN rapporteur flags red-tagging, media attacks as threats to PH democracy

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan said threats to freedom of expression in the Philippines may worsen with continuing red-tagging,…

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