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Catherine Culiao of Sining Obrero, an artist group composed of workers, sings a song that is about opposing the US' military bases in the country during a rally that commemorates the 153rd birth anniversary of national hero Andres Bonifacio. Behind her is an effigy of tank that symbolizes US military intervention. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Workers led by the militant Kilusang Mayo Uno gather at the Freedom Park in Davao City to commemorate the 153rd birth anniversary of national hero Andres Bonifacio. The workers criticized US intervention which they said is a way of emulating the patriotic spirit of Bonifacio who fought the Spanish colonizers. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Elmer Campañano, member of Sangguniang Bayan of Municipality of Matanao in Davao del Sur tells protesting farmers that the demand to lower farm input price and raising farm product price is beyond the control of the local government. Campañano said the Sangguniang Bayan could only craft a resolution and forward it to the concerned government agencies. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

Farmers from the municipality of Matanao in Davao del Sur hold protest rally at the municipal gym Tuesday, Nov. 29 calling for the local government to support their demands to raise the price of their farm products. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)