Student groups tell gov’t to redo strategies on ending armed conflict

Student groups in Mindanao urged the government to recalibrate its strategies to end the armed conflict through resolving the root causes of armed rebellion: poverty, inequality, corruption, and atrocious governance, instead of sowing fear against dissent.

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Lorenzana’s cancellation of accord a threat to human rights, says UP Min community

The University of Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) administration, student council and student publication joined the UP community in condemning the termination of an agreement with the government that restricts military and police personnel within the UP campuses.

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A huge tarpaulin hangs on an overpass in Mac Arthur Highway(Matina) advising residents to stay indoors as the city implements the enhanced community quarantine last April 04 to control the spread of Covid-19.(Ken E. Cagula/davaotoday.com)

Newsmakers in Davao 2020

2020 may be the year of the pandemic, but there are people and events that defined the year Davao City went through this pandemic.

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Read more about the article 15,000 workers lose jobs in Davao region due to COVID-19
Scores of people wait for an available jeepney ride after doing grocery at a mall. (Kath M. Cortez.davaotoday.com)

15,000 workers lose jobs in Davao region due to COVID-19

The ten months of community quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted to 15,285 job losses in Davao Region, the report from the regional Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.

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