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Read more about the article Lumad allies seek reversal of Talaingod 13 conviction
Defend Talaingod 13 Network (Photo by Dominic Gutoman/bulatlat.com)

Lumad allies seek reversal of Talaingod 13 conviction

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Lumad rights advocates call for the reversal of the court decision that convicted former Bayan Muna representative Satur Ocampo, former ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro, eight community teachers,…

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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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