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Lumad evacuees in UCCP Haran conducted a flag ceremony to commemorate the 122nd Independence Day.

Mayor Sara, progressive groups air different messages on Independence Day

In the home city of President Duterte, two different programs were held with different themes on the commemoration of the 122nd Independence Day.

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Read more about the article Envi groups fear anti-terror bill stifles dialogue and citizen action
A participant of the Greenpeace forum holds a sign board announcing their support to the local organic producers during the #IAmHampaslupa! regional forum on the role of the Filipino youth in shaping the country's food and agriculture system held at the Ateneo de Davao University. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Envi groups fear anti-terror bill stifles dialogue and citizen action

Environment groups here joined the growing call urging President Duterte not to sign the Anti-Terrorism Act which they say will affect even their advocacy for environmental protection.

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Read more about the article Cebu activists to file counter-charges on cops
Arrested are (left to right) Jaime Paglinawan of BAYAN Central Visayas, Bern Cañedo of UP Cebu University Student Council, Nar Athena Mae Porlas of Anakbayan UP Cebu, Dyan Paula Gumanao of Kabataan Partylist Cebu, Janry Ubal of Food Not Bombs Cebu, UP alumnus Al Ingking, and Joahanna Veloso of National Union of Students of the Philippines.(Photo Courtesy of Tug-ani)

Cebu activists to file counter-charges on cops

Counter-charges will be filed against police officers for the arrests of seven activists and one bystander during their protest on the Anti-Terror Bill along the University of Cebu campus last June 5.

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Read more about the article Lawyers across the globe join Filipino lawyers in opposing anti-terror bill
Students, activists, and progressive groups hold an indignation rally on Thursday, June 4 at UP Diliman, Quezon City following the Lower House’s approval of the anti-terror bill on third reading. Protesters wanted the bill junked as they feared it will be used as a weapon against critics of the Duterte administration if passed into law. (Maro B. Enriquez/davaotoday.com)

Lawyers across the globe join Filipino lawyers in opposing anti-terror bill

A statement signed by 700 lawyers and law students worldwide showed the international community’s concern over the passage of the Anti-Terror Act of 2020.

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Read more about the article NorMin solons, groups oppose anti-terror bill
Students, activists, and progressive groups hold an indignation rally on Thursday, June 4 at UP Diliman, Quezon City following the Lower House’s approval of the anti-terror bill on third reading. Protesters wanted the bill junked as they feared it will be used as a weapon against critics of the Duterte administration if passed into law. (Maro B. Enriquez/davaotoday.com)

NorMin solons, groups oppose anti-terror bill

Two lawmakers from Northern Mindanao have joined the call against the anti-terror bill (ATB) which was passed on third and final reading at the House of Representatives.

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