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Read more about the article Groups launch ‘Justice for Negros 19’ campaign, press for probe into Toboso killings
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Groups launch ‘Justice for Negros 19’ campaign, press for probe into Toboso killings

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Human rights advocates, lawyers, and relatives of those killed in the April 19 tragic incident in Toboso, Negros Occidental launched the Justice for Negros 19 Campaign Network on…

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Read more about the article Tacloban deadly school shooting raises concerns on youth welfare, gun access
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Tacloban deadly school shooting raises concerns on youth welfare, gun access

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Three were killed and seven others were wounded after two students allegedly opened fire inside San Jose National High School (SJNHS) in Tacloban City on Monday…

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Read more about the article 18,000 join Davao Pride parade in call for unity, equality
Participants march in Davao City on Sunday, calling for inclusive policies and highlighting Pride as a platform for collective action and rights advocacy. (Photo by Ayannah Tomandao, UP Mindanao Intern)/davaotoday.com

18,000 join Davao Pride parade in call for unity, equality

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Rainbow flags, vibrant costumes, and music filled the streets of Davao City as thousands joined this year’s Duaw Davao Pride Parade, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and community…

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Read more about the article KMU SMR says ILO findings echo Southern Mindanao labor struggles
NO DELIVERIES. Around 300 Food Panda delivery riders stage a motorcade protest at Roxas Avenue on Thursday, July 15, 2021 against their company due to unfair labor. Among the issues they raise are the sudden termination of work, discrepancies in the computation of percentage per delivery and the call for salary increase.

KMU SMR says ILO findings echo Southern Mindanao labor struggles

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Kilusang Mayo Uno Southern Mindanao Region (KMU SMR) said the International Labour Organization's (ILO) recent findings on the Philippines' compliance with Convention 98 mirror the…

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Read more about the article Former staff harassed following terror designation of environmental group
Activists in Davao City continue to raise the call to stop red-tagging and harassment of activists and community workers. Two Lumad students and two teachers were recently cleared from trumped up charges filed by the military. (Sean Jhayzeith Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Former staff harassed following terror designation of environmental group

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Human rights and progressive groups raised alarms over the alleged harassment of a former staff member of the Kalasan People’s Center for Environmental Concerns, Inc. (KALASAN…

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