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What the gov’t is missing in helping women survive violence

On November 7, the Davao City Council passed on third and final reading on Tuesday, November 7 an ordinance establishing violence against women (VAW) desk and protocol in handling VAW cases at the barangay level. Establishing a VAW desk in barangay is not new since the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Magna Carta of Women under Republic Act 9710 already provides for its establishment in every barangay.

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Read more about the article 500 temporary shelters in Marawi to be completed next month
TEMPORARY SHELTER. In this photo dated October 21, construction workers take a short break from working at a temporary relocation site for families affected by the war in Marawi City. (Divina M. Suson)

500 temporary shelters in Marawi to be completed next month

The government is optimistic it can complete the construction of 500 to 600 temporary shelters for Marawi evacuees December 15 despite constant heavy rain that made the undertaking a challenge.

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Read more about the article Martial law should continue, says Marawi police chief
BULLET-RIDDLED. This photo shows the bullet-riddled apartment of Abu Sayaff leader Isnilon Hapilon at Basak Malutlut in Marawi City. (Divina M. Suson / davaotoday.com)

Martial law should continue, says Marawi police chief

“This is the positive result of martial law, people now have discipline. That’s why it should be continued,” says Police Superintendent Ebra M. Moxsir

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Read more about the article Briones: Teachers’ debts a ‘decades-old drama’
BALIK ESKWELA. Pupils from Magallanes Elementary School line up as their teacher tours them inside the school premises on June 6, the second day of the opening of classes across the country. The opening of classes on June 5 is mar with the usual problems of insufficient number of classrooms, teachers, among others. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Briones: Teachers’ debts a ‘decades-old drama’

Education Secretary Leonor Briones said the issue of teachers’ debts is a “decades-old drama” which prompted the agency to promulgate mechanism to end the practice of teachers’ over-borrowing.

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