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Read more about the article Federalism feared to cripple Lumad’s rights
FEDERALISM. Lipatuan Joel Andres Unad, Chair of the Mindanao Peoples Conference for Peace and Development (MIPCPD), says they want to see a clearer view of what would be the Lumad's participation and situation when Federalism is put in place. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Federalism feared to cripple Lumad’s rights

An indigenous people (IP) tribal leader in Mindanao expressed concern that their bundle of rights might be disregarded by the time the federal form of government is implemented.

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Read more about the article STOP THE KILLINGS
STOP THE KILLINGS. Delegates of the Lakbayan of National Minorities stage a protest rally in front of PNP Regional Office in Cebu City on Wednesday, August 23 as they call on the government to stop political and drug-related killings related to the war on drugs. More than 500 Lumad and Moro protesters are in Cebu City for a three-day Kampuhan before proceeding to Manila for their month-long 'Lakbayan'. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

STOP THE KILLINGS

Delegates of the Lakbayan of National Minorities stage a protest rally in front of PNP Regional Office in Cebu City on Wednesday, August 23 as they call on the government to stop political and drug-related killings related to the war on drugs. (More...) (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Leader challenges Duterte’s Maranao bloodline
IN TEARS. Maranao leader Sultan Macara Sampuan is in tears as he narrated in a press conference at Fuente Osmeña Park in Cebu City on Tuesday, Aug. 22 the continuing destruction of the lives of the people of Marawi as the military air assaults and ground operations continue in the area. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Leader challenges Duterte’s Maranao bloodline

If indeed President Rodrigo Duterte has Maranao blood in his veins then he should consider ordering the troops to end air assaults and ground operations in Marawi, a Moro leader raised this challenge.

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Read more about the article For the children

For the children

In this side of the world, people with right connections and privileged positions enjoy children’s rights; but children and minors from marginalized sectors don’t. They should be drug-free first and street-smart enough to deflect attempts of the authorities to plant incriminating evidence. Else, they suffer or die and boost the scores of the gamers, who acquire lives, keep an arsenal of cheat codes and brave a long game play that lets them win all the time.

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