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Filipina Independiente Bishop Felixberto Calang along with more than a dozen persons and four groups were included in a list being distributed in Cagayan de Oro City red-tagging them as communists and supporters of the New People's Army. (Photo from Bishop Felixberto Calang's Facebook Account)

IFI church leaders oppose anti-terror bill

Two leaders of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) here have expressed their opposition to the anti-terror bill (ATB).

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Gabriela Partylist believes domestic violence underreported during pandemic

Gabriela Women’s Party said the government’s latest reports on domestic violence during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) may be underreported and shows programs on protecting women are lacking.

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Read more about the article Mayor Sara, progressive groups air different messages on Independence Day
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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