Widows of environmental defenders dare Manila’s streets to seek justice

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today Gina is among the widows who joined the Manilakbayan (Journey to Manila) initiated by human rights, peace and environment groups in Mindanao. She was joined by several widows: Daisy Paborada, a Higaonon from Opol, Misamis Oriental; Rosalie Cabal from Kibawe, Bukidnon; Sharon Liguyon from San Fernando, Bukidnon; and Mercy Dejos from Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

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DENR, CHR hit by picketing Mindanao Lumad leaders, rights groups

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today The delegates also displayed at the front gate of the DENR effigies representing the dead bodies of the victims of Tampakan massacre and black crosses bearing the names of leaders and environment defenders who were killed since the former Arroyo administration to present.

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300 families displaced; militants, evacuees call for military pull-out in Magpet

By DANILDA L. FUSILERO Davao Today On Wednesday, Katribu, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, Kabataan Party-list, women’s organization Gabriela and Mapa  community leaders representing the evacuees joined together to stage a  picket-rally in front of the municipal hall of Magpet and called for the  immediate pull-out of all military troops in the municipality.

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