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Read more about the article Gabriela-SMR joins House Panel in condemning misogynistic attacks on Rep. Zamora 
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Gabriela-SMR joins House Panel in condemning misogynistic attacks on Rep. Zamora 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The House Committee on Women and Gender Equality and Gabriela Southern Mindanao condemned misogynistic, sexualized and gender-based attacks against San Juan City Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora following her…

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Read more about the article Five years after death, Davao artist Bree Jonson’s mother awaits NBI final report
REMEMBERING. Family and friends of visual artist Breanna Patricia “Bree” Jonson gather at her grave at Davao Memorial Park in Matina, Davao City, on Sept. 18, five years after her death. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter Guanzon)

Five years after death, Davao artist Bree Jonson’s mother awaits NBI final report

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — It has been five years since Davao visual artist Breanna Patricia “Bree” Jonson died, and her family still awaits the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) final…

Continue ReadingFive years after death, Davao artist Bree Jonson’s mother awaits NBI final report
Read more about the article Davao’s People’s Ville offers housing hope—but are the poorest eligible?
LOW-COST. People’s Ville housing complex stands in Calinan District, Davao City. The 7,200-unit development is part of the city's social housing program for low-income families. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Elliot Dimasuhid/Correspondent)

Davao’s People’s Ville offers housing hope—but are the poorest eligible?

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Finding a permanent home remains out of reach for thousands of families in Davao City. The Social Housing Finance Corp. (SHFC) estimated a housing backlog of around 60,000…

Continue ReadingDavao’s People’s Ville offers housing hope—but are the poorest eligible?