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SURVIVOR. A victim of domestic violence, Aiza Samonte, 49, now stands up against violence on women. She joined the One Billion Rising Revolution campaign held at the Rizal Park in Davao City on Tuesday, Feb.14.(Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

IGDD to probe drop of VAWC cases in Davao

The city’s Integrated Gender and Development Division said it is keen to probe the decrease on the cases of violence against women and children recorded in barangays last year compared to the previous year.

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Read more about the article Duterte to HRW, Catholic church: Killings will go on until last drug addict is dead
President Rodrigo Duterte (Presidential Photo)

Duterte to HRW, Catholic church: Killings will go on until last drug addict is dead

President Rodrigo Duterte declared on Thursday that the killings related to his administration's drug war will continue, until the last drug lord and pusher is dead or behind bars.

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Read more about the article As killings of farmers continue, DSWD’s Taguiwalo calls for resumption of talks
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo delivers her keynote speech at the 18th Women Summit held in Davao City Friday, March 3, 2017. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

As killings of farmers continue, DSWD’s Taguiwalo calls for resumption of talks

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo expressed concern Friday over the spate of killings targeting farmers.

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Read more about the article 7,000 deaths and counting: HRW says Duterte liable for rights ‘calamity’ in PHL

7,000 deaths and counting: HRW says Duterte liable for rights ‘calamity’ in PHL

An international human rights organization said that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could be held liable for “crimes against humanity” as his bloody war on drugs claimed more than 7,000 deaths.

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