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Read more about the article Davao rights advocates call for accountability of Duterte
LUMADS' CALL. Students from the Lumad Bakwit School attend Monday morning's, July 27, 2020, 'SONAgkaisa' rally at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Wearing their kinaraan, the traditional attire of the Lumad, and face masks and shields, as they protested the closure of their schools in Mindanao. Three years earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to bomb Lumad schools upon accusations that these were teaching young children to rebel against the government. (Maro B. Enriquez/davaotoday.com)

Davao rights advocates call for accountability of Duterte

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—While Davao City officials staged protests on Tuesday over the arrest of former city mayor and former President Rodrigo Duterte, local progressive groups and a candidate voiced support…

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Read more about the article On International Women’s Month, groups call for government support

On International Women’s Month, groups call for government support

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Women’s organizations in Davao City, including Sabokahan Tomo Kamalitanan, Gabriela Women’s Partylist, Gabriela Southern Mindanao, and Gabriela Youth Davao, gathered for a press conference last March 7 for…

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Read more about the article Duterte shows up in HK rally amidst rumors of ICC arrest
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Duterte shows up in HK rally amidst rumors of ICC arrest

Former President Rodrigo Duterte flew to Hong Kong for a rally on Sunday March 9 with supporters from the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) community amidst rumors that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant to arrest him. 

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Read more about the article Gabriela Women’s partylist and Organizations on Women Exploitation in Prostitution
WOMEN TROUBLES. Lory Pabunag of Lawig Bubai gets emotional on Thursday when she narrated her previous life as a prostituted woman. She said poverty, government neglect and the lack of access to basic services push women to prostitution. (davaotoday.com photo by Alex D. Lopez)

Gabriela Women’s partylist and Organizations on Women Exploitation in Prostitution

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—A press conference held by Gabriela Women’s Partylist and other groups last week for the International Women’s Month tackled the issue of prostitution. Lory Pabunag, chairperson of the…

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