FIGHTING UNCLE SAM
A cultural dance during the May 1 Labor Day rally in Davao City depicts workers confronting the "Uncle Sam", symbol of United States political and economic influence on the Philippines. (Medel Hernani/davaotoday.com)
A cultural dance during the May 1 Labor Day rally in Davao City depicts workers confronting the "Uncle Sam", symbol of United States political and economic influence on the Philippines. (Medel Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Public school teachers and members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) joined the Labor Day rally here in Davao City to press for salary increase and higher state subsidy to public education. (Medel Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Various activist groups in Davao and other regions opposed the signing of a defense agreement and a trade partnership between the Philippine and United States governments which they said are one-sided.
Some Manobo evacuees unload sacks of rice provided by the Davao del Norte local government. Earlier, both parties reached an agreement to pullout military troops to ensure their return to Talaingod, Davao del Norte. (John Rizle L. Saligumba/davaotoday.com)
After a month of seeking sanctuary here, Manobos are set to go home following an agreement brokered by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Davao del Norte Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario who secured a word from the military to withdraw from their operations in at least 11 villages in Talaingod town.