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Read more about the article Survivors lead Philippines’ push to curb child online abuse
A participant signs the community commitment wall during the Hope U Protect campaign orientation in Cebu City on Oct. 21, pledging support for protecting children from online sex abuse and exploitation. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter Guanzon)

Survivors lead Philippines’ push to curb child online abuse

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The children they hope to protect may never know their names, but survivor leaders Barbie, Trixie and Patricia want their experiences to help make the internet and their…

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Read more about the article Cyber libel complaints spark press freedom concerns 
ARREST. A police officer holds a document during the arrest of veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. on Saturday, Oct. 24. (PNA Photo/Joan Bondoc)

Cyber libel complaints spark press freedom concerns 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Press freedom concerns mounted after veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. was arrested on a cyberlibel complaint filed against him by lawyer Manases Carpio, while a separate complaint against…

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Read more about the article Cancer survivor recounts harassment as rights groups launch resistance campaign
RESIST RED-TAGGING. Human rights defenders and progressive groups hold up calls for an end to red-tagging, militarization, and the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) during the launch of the RESIST! SMR campaign in Davao City on October 21, 2026. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

Cancer survivor recounts harassment as rights groups launch resistance campaign

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Emma Ricaforte was recovering from cancer treatment when alleged representatives of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) and the 10th Infantry Division (10ID)…

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Read more about the article Advocates seek repeal of abortion penalties in Revised Penal Code 
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Advocates seek repeal of abortion penalties in Revised Penal Code 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Advocates for abortion decriminalization called for repeal of penal provisions on abortion during an Oct. 12 House discussion, arguing that criminalization puts women’s health at risk. Evelyn "Leo"…

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Read more about the article Davao delivery riders seek P80 base fare as costs shrink take-home pay 
FAIR RATES. United Davao Delivery Riders Association president Jeffrey Cuyos discusses the group's demand for a P80 base fare and an additional P20 per kilometer during a press conference at Orcullo Park in Davao City on Oct. 20, 2026. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Christine Bustamante)

Davao delivery riders seek P80 base fare as costs shrink take-home pay 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Delivery riders in Davao City seek an increase of P80 base fare and an additional of P20 per kilometer from delivery platforms amid rising living and operating costs. …

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