Human Rights

Read more about the article Bucana residents struggle for survival along Davao’s Coastal Road 
In Bucana, fisherfolk are raising concern over the low elevation of the newly built Bucana Bridge that connects to the Coastal Road, as it hinders their fishing boats to pass under it during high tide. Such inconvenience prevents them from going out to fish -- their main source of income. (Christine Bustamante,intern/davaotoday.com)

Bucana residents struggle for survival along Davao’s Coastal Road 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -Nonoy Teves let out a deep sigh as he looked at the plot of land where his house once stood.  At 78-year old and still working as…

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Read more about the article Marawi IDPs facing another displacement in their shelters
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) gather at a rally in Marawi’s Ground Zero last May 23, 2025 during the commemoration of the 8th anniversary of the 2017 Marawi Siege, calling for their "Kambalingan"—a safe and dignified return.(Fayzah Inshirah Cosna Alonto Ala,intern)

Marawi IDPs facing another displacement in their shelters

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Inside a leaking shelter just a few feet away from an overflowing trash heap, Nor-ainie Musa prepares for the day as she juggles three roles for…

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Read more about the article Across generations, Davao’s LGBTQ fight for acceptance in society
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.

Across generations, Davao’s LGBTQ fight for acceptance in society

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -When one looks at the recent Pride march of the LGBTQIA+ during the Davao DUAW celebration, one assumes the community has been positive and vibrant in their…

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Read more about the article Davao City Council passes law that assures rights of women in detention
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Davao City Council passes law that assures rights of women in detention

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - In the final session of Davao's 20th Sangguniang Panlungsod City Council last Tuesday, the council passed an ordinance that ensures the rights and dignity of women…

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