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FIGHT BACK. Unfazed by the continuing government crackdown against activists and progressive leaders, a youth leader in Davao City urges fellow Davaoeños to defend the people's democratic rights during the 74th International Human Rights Day commemoration Saturday, December 10. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

FIGHT BACK

Unfazed by the continuing government crackdown against activists and progressive leaders, a youth leader in Davao City urges fellow Davaoeños to defend the people's democratic rights during the 74th International Human Rights Day commemoration Saturday, December 10. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

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SLAMMING THE CRISIS. The Bonifacio Day commemoration of Davao City's progressive groups on Wednesday, November 30 revolved around the current "crisis" where they criticized the Marcos-Duterte administration over the increasing prices of basic goods and services while the workers' wages remain a pittance. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

SLAMMING THE CRISIS

The Bonifacio Day commemoration of Davao City's progressive groups on Wednesday, November 30 revolved around the current "crisis" where they criticized the Marcos-Duterte administration over the increasing prices of basic goods and services while the workers' wages remain a pittance. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

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REMEMBER, THE 21st OF SEPTEMBER. Progressive groups in Davao City stage a protest Wednesday, September 21 at the Freedom Park to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martial Law declared by then Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Sr. During those years, thousands of human rights violations were documented including extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

REMEMBER, THE 21st OF SEPTEMBER

Progressive groups in Davao City stage a protest Wednesday, September 21 at the Freedom Park to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martial Law declared by then Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Sr. During those years, thousands of human rights violations were documented including extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article BACK TO BUSINESS
BACK TO BUSINESS. A street vendor plies his festival-themed headpieces and necklaces at the main thoroughfares of Davao City during the Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan Saturday, August 20. This year's celebration of Kadayawan sa Davao is conducted face-to-face, a first after two years of holding it online due to the pandemic. (davaotoday.com photo by Bern Pormento)

BACK TO BUSINESS

A street vendor plies his festival-themed headpieces and necklaces at the main thoroughfares of Davao City during the Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan Saturday, August 20. This year's celebration of Kadayawan sa Davao is conducted face-to-face, a first after two years of holding it online due to the pandemic. (davaotoday.com photo by Bern Pormento)

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ACT OF INTIMIDATION. A member of the Davao City Police Office took photos and videos of activists during the SONA protest at Freedom Park, Monday afternoon, July 25. When called out for “harassment”, he immediately stopped the act. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

ACT OF INTIMIDATION

A member of the Davao City Police Office took photos and videos of activists during the SONA protest at Freedom Park, Monday afternoon, July 25. When called out for “harassment”, he immediately stopped the act. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

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