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LUMAD. Around 2,000 Lumad from Mindanao joined this year's Lakbayan protest caravan.

Solon wants CARHRIHL implemented amid attacks on Lumad

A militant lawmaker on Friday pressed for the implementation of the 1998 Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and the International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) as counter-insurgency operations are targeting the Lumad communities in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article Families of farmer activists killed in Davao region appeal for Duterte’s help
PORTRAITS. Members of Hustisya, a group of family members demanding justice for the deaths of slain activists, hold up portraits of the 24 victims of politically motivated killings since President Rodrigo Duterte came into power. Hustisya, along with Karapatan and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, held a protest along Roxas Avenue in Davao City on Thursday, April 20. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Families of farmer activists killed in Davao region appeal for Duterte’s help

Rutchiel Saypan, 26, joined other families of farmer-activists in a protest on Thursday to call for justice for her cousin, Jimmy Saypan .

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President Rodrigo Duterte departs for his official visit to the countries in the Middle East on Monday, April 10 from the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Gabriela appeals to Duterte: save Jennifer Dalquez   

The Gabriela Women's Party on Monday urged President Rodrigo Duterte to intervene on behalf of Jennifer Dalquez, a Filipina currently on death row in the United Arab Emirates.

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