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Read more about the article DDS’ attacks on Atenews raises defense on press freedom

DDS’ attacks on Atenews raises defense on press freedom

The student publication of Ateneo de Davao University, Atenews, was the subject of online attacks coming mostly from the school's alumni when it posted a joint statement with four other Ateneo university publications in support of the arrest and trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte in the International Criminal Court.

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Read more about the article Davao rights advocates call for accountability of Duterte
LUMADS' CALL. Students from the Lumad Bakwit School attend Monday morning's, July 27, 2020, 'SONAgkaisa' rally at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Wearing their kinaraan, the traditional attire of the Lumad, and face masks and shields, as they protested the closure of their schools in Mindanao. Three years earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to bomb Lumad schools upon accusations that these were teaching young children to rebel against the government. (Maro B. Enriquez/davaotoday.com)

Davao rights advocates call for accountability of Duterte

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—While Davao City officials staged protests on Tuesday over the arrest of former city mayor and former President Rodrigo Duterte, local progressive groups and a candidate voiced support…

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Read more about the article On International Women’s Month, groups call for government support

On International Women’s Month, groups call for government support

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Women’s organizations in Davao City, including Sabokahan Tomo Kamalitanan, Gabriela Women’s Partylist, Gabriela Southern Mindanao, and Gabriela Youth Davao, gathered for a press conference last March 7 for…

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Read more about the article Gabriela Women’s partylist and Organizations on Women Exploitation in Prostitution
WOMEN TROUBLES. Lory Pabunag of Lawig Bubai gets emotional on Thursday when she narrated her previous life as a prostituted woman. She said poverty, government neglect and the lack of access to basic services push women to prostitution. (davaotoday.com photo by Alex D. Lopez)

Gabriela Women’s partylist and Organizations on Women Exploitation in Prostitution

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—A press conference held by Gabriela Women’s Partylist and other groups last week for the International Women’s Month tackled the issue of prostitution. Lory Pabunag, chairperson of the…

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Read more about the article Women continue to suffer from gender-based violence,inequality and lack of social acceptance

Women continue to suffer from gender-based violence,inequality and lack of social acceptance

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Women’s groups Sabokahan Tomo Kamalitanan (Unity of Lumad Women), Gabriela Women’s Partylist, and Gabriela Youth Davao held a press conference last March 6, Thursday, addressing persisting women and…

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