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Jeanette Ampog of Talikala, Inc. gives updates on the setting up of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) desks in every barangay in Davao City to help abused women and children in filing cases. Ampog said VAWC desks are not functioning since their creation as cases filed are not pursued due to the victims' lack of resources.(Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

On Women’s Month, local candidates urged to address economic abuse in Davao

In time for International Women's Month, women rights advocates in Davao urge candidates of the midterm and local elections to set platforms for women's rights given the issues of abuse that is still prevalent in the city.

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Read more about the article Surigao Manobo leaders Campos and Enriquez missing
Michelle Campos, daughter of slain Lumad leader Dionel Campos, leads hundreds of Lumad evacuees inside the provincial sports center in Tandag City during the commemoration of the one year anniversary of the killing of Lumad leaders in Barangay Diatagon, Lianga town, Surigao del Sur province on Thursday afternoon, September 1. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Surigao Manobo leaders Campos and Enriquez missing

Two Manobo leaders of Surigao del Sur, Michelle Campos and Genasque Enriquez were reportedly arrested by military forces in different dates this week but have not been located, said the human rights group Karapatan.

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Read more about the article Artists, business leaders, educator among 2025 Datu Bago awardees
The bust statue of Datu Bago at the Museo Dabawenyo along Magallanes St. in Davao City. (Photo taken from Bro. Karl Gaspar's Facebook post)

Artists, business leaders, educator among 2025 Datu Bago awardees

This year's Datu Bago Awards will honor two female artists, an educator, and two business leaders who will be conferred the awards as part of the 88th Araw ng Dabaw celebration.

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Read more about the article P29 daily wage hike insufficient, says workers and labor group
RISKY. Sans safety gears, workers fix this huge outdoor board along Lanang road in Davao City. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

P29 daily wage hike insufficient, says workers and labor group

Davao City workers feel that the ?29 daily wage hike announced by the National Wage and Productivity Board is still insufficient for their needs.

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