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Ateneo de Davao University President Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ calls on the public to fight for religious freedom during a speech he delivered before church leaders, members of the academe, peace advocates and human rights activists at the school's Finster Hall in Davao City on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (Photo by Kilab Multimedia)

Ateneo?’s Tabora says academe should help address historical injustices to Muslims

Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
Post published:June 22, 2017
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Ateneo De Davao University school president Fr. Joel Tabora is calling on the academe to do a "?serious work"? in addressing the historical injustices against the Bangsamoro.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Thirty-one days since the Marawi siege broke out, Limba Luge, 57 decided to stay in their house and open her store daily. She said there are instances that soldiers in the nearby brigade would come and buy canned goods, noodles, coffee and sugar from her store. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Brave Maranao woman refuses to abandon house, store in Marawi

Post author:ALEX D. LOPEZ
Post published:June 22, 2017
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But it’s different for Limba Luge, 57, who, after 31 days of fighting, still refused to abandon her house and a little store.

Lumad group hits ‘persona non grata’ tag in Talaingod

Post author:Paulo C. Rizal
Post published:June 22, 2017
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A Lumad organization blamed the military for the persona non grata declaration issued against them by a council of Lumad elders in the municipality of Talaingod, Davao del Norte.

FIRST PRIDE MARCH. Members of LGBT community march against discrimination during the first Pride March in Davao City on Wednesday, June 1. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Gays, lesbians in PHL face abuses, discrimination in schools: HRW

Post author:MART D. SAMBALUD
Post published:June 22, 2017
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Filipino students who identified themselves as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community ?said they ?were bullied and discriminated in schools because of their sexual orientation and gender identity, according to a report by Human Rights Watch.