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Water protests continue

Members of the Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Davao City Water District (NAMADACWAD) gather in front of the Davao City hall on Oct. 20 to protest the proposed 100-million-peso loan from the Local Water Utility Administration that they said would lead to the privatization the city's water system and, consequently, higher water rates for consumers. (Photo by Keith Bacongco/AKP Images for Davao Today)

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Candles for press freedom at USP

Students and campus journalists of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) in Davao City light candles to protest a recent incident of violation of campus press freedom in their school. Members of the school's official student publication, Collegiate Headlight, accused a professor of harassing members of the staff over an article on the increase of publication fees. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)

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Consumer protest

Members of Consumer Alert hold a demonstration in front of the Davao City Council to protest the planned 100-million peso loan by the Davao City Water District. According to them, such a loan is unnecessary and that DCWD consumers will ultimately be the ones paying for it. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan.)

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Lawyers say HSA worse than martial law


During the commemoration of the 35th year of declaration of martial law on Sept. 21, different lawyers' organizations in Davao City came together at the Centennial Park not only to light candles for judges, lawyers, and paralegals who were victims of the abusive law. They were also there to denounce the Human Security Act, which they called "illegal." The lawyers describe the present state of the country as even worse than during martial law. They see more human-rights abuses under the law. On the same occasion, the lawyers launched HOTLINE 296-0070; people who are faced with HSA-related violations can call and ask for help. (davaotoday.com photo by Cheryll D. Fiel)

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