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Workers stage a piket rally in front of the regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment region XI denouncing the Duterte administration's failure to fulfill its promise to end labor-only contracting in the country. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Contractualization, low wages, harassments plague workers in Southern Mindanao

Workers led by Kilusang Mayo Uno Southern Mindanao (KMU-SMR) kicked off the pre-SONA (State of the Nation Address) protests saying that workers rights and welfare has never been a priority of the current administration.

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Read more about the article Duterte wants to end term before effectivity of new charter

Duterte wants to end term before effectivity of new charter

As criticisms started to pour against the proposed amendments to the Philippine Constitution to pave the way for a federal charter, President Rodrigo Duterte posed a challenge to his detractors that he would step down from the office prior to the effectivity of the new form of government.

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Read more about the article Fare hike now a burden imposed by Duterte admin to commuters
SIGNBOARDS UP. Despite a new rule banning display? of destination signboards?, these jeepneys ?sneak ? signboards on their windshields on Wednesday, July 26, in Davao City. The ?restriction is in accordance with the Anti Distracted Driving Law. Jeepney drivers and commuters complain that the rule has caused confusion among passengers, who find it more difficult in determining which ride to take. (Paulo C. Rizal/ davaotoday.com)

Fare hike now a burden imposed by Duterte admin to commuters

For the militant labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno, the P1 fare hike recently approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will not provide direct benefit to the workers in the transport sector.

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Read more about the article NDFP hits false arrests, killings of civilians in Southern Mindanao

NDFP hits false arrests, killings of civilians in Southern Mindanao

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines in Southern Mindanao Region condemned the continued “false arrests,” detentions and killings of civilians in Southern Mindanao by the Armed Forces of the Philippines under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.

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