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SOLIDARITY WITH PABLO SURVIVORS

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Dec 05, 2013

Donna Demina of Gabriela USA expresses solidarity with Typhoon Pablo survivors in a rally at the DSWD regional office in Davao criticizing government’s neglect in rehabilitating houses and farms. (davaotoday.com photo by Earl O. Condeza)

BEAUTY RESTORED

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Dec 05, 2013

Aliwagwag Falls in Cateel, Davao Oriental, slowly regains her beauty and waters after suffering from the impact of Typhoon Pablo a year ago. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

ONLY SOURCE

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Dec 05, 2013

A year after Typhoon Pablo struck Davao Oriental, residents in Baganga still line up for water at this well in Poblacion at 10 pesos per container. Residents said that wells in their relocation center are unsafe and smelled of rust. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

PRAYER FOR PABLO VICTIMS

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Dec 05, 2013

Students and residents of Cateel, Davao Oriental prayed for the memory of victims of Typhoon Pablo during the first year commemoration of the storm that left around 1,000 dead or missing. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

PEOPLE’S INITIATIVE LAUNCHED

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Dec 04, 2013

Lawyer Fatima Adin and Leonides Ilagan from Pagbabago People’s Movement for Social Change Southern Mindanao announce the signature campaign for a people’s initiative against corruption in government and political dynasties. The convenors vow to generate people’s support to the campaign for political and social reforms for effective and people-oriented governance. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

NOT A DRILL

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Dec 04, 2013

Students of Maryknoll High School Santo Tomas in Davao del Norte went out to the campus ground and stayed clear of buildings when a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Davao region early Wednesday morning. Phivolcs reported the epicenter near Mati, Davao Oriental. (davaotoday.com photo by Mart D. Sambalud)

BIG WARNING FOR MOTORISTS

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Dec 02, 2013

A huge billboard in front of San Pedro Cathedral warns motorists on speed limits allowed within the city as set by Executive Order 39. City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte issued the order last October due to concerns from the public on speeding public utility drivers and private motorists engaging in drag race at night. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

RE-ENACTING THE KATIPUNAN

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Dec 02, 2013

Cultural artists depicting the Katipunan in a Davao City rally commemorating Andres Bonifacio’s 150th birthday. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN IN WAR

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Dec 02, 2013

Children who were traumatized by military operations in their farm communities in Compostela Valley and Agusan del Sur attend an art workshop at Davao City People’ Park last Sunday as part of psycho-social intervention program by the Kabiba Alliance for Children’s Concern and Children’s Rehabilitation Center. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

BONIFACIO, HERO OF THE YOUTH

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Nov 30, 2013

Together with the birthday of Katipunan leader Andres Bonifacio, the activist youth group Anak Bayan celebrates its founding anniversary on November 30. Founded in 1998, the group stages a rally at the statue of Bonifacio along Magallanes Street, slamming corruption of public funds. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)