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Adonis, other journalists challenge Philippine libel laws before UN

Lex Adonis, the former anchorman of Bombo Radyo-Davao jailed for libel, filed a complaint addressed to the UN High Commission on Human Rights, challenging the legality of the criminal libel laws in the Philippines.

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Duterte slams “God’s antiquated policy” on population

By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE | Davao Today

Davao city Mayor Rodrigo Duterte defended the revised Local Development Plan for Children (LDPC) against objections raised by the Catholic Church to the city's reproductive health and safe pregnancy program. "God's policy is antiquated and it cannot help the people who are reeling from poverty," Duterte said during his weekly television program ?Gikan sa Masa para sa Masa.?

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State of the City address: Update on Security of Davao city and DCPO Development Initiatives

By JAIME MORENTE Director, Davao City Police Office Davao City remains peaceful despite the threats posed by terrorist and criminal elements. DCPO, in tandem with TF Davao, continues to address…

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Military operations displace Ata Manobo families

TUCKED-IN. Using a piece of cloth slung to their bodies, lumad women swaddle their young ones, tucking them close to their bodies as they walk. Ata-Manobo women and children are among those displaced by the relentless military operations in Talaingod. Many of the residents were accused of being guerrillas. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)


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