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Atty. Romeo Cabarde of the Ateneo Public Interest and Legal Advocacy (APILA) expresses his strong opposition to House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez' proposal to amend the minimum age of criminal liability from 15 to nine years old, saying that children are merely"victims of a failed system". (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

CHILD RIGHTS ADVOCATE

Atty. Romeo Cabarde of the Ateneo Public Interest and Legal Advocacy (APILA) expresses his strong opposition to House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez' proposal to amend the minimum age of criminal liability from 15 to nine years old, saying that children are merely"victims of a failed system". (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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A policewoman inspects bags of jeepney passengers along R. Castillo street, Davao City. Routine inspections of both public and private vehicles have become the norm in the city after the Davao bombing that claimed at least 14 lives and wounded 70 others on September 2. The incident led President Rodrigo Duterte's to issue a proclamation declaring a state of national emergency. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

HEIGHTENED SECURITY

A policewoman inspects bags of jeepney passengers along R. Castillo street, Davao City. Routine inspections of both public and private vehicles have become the norm in the city after the Davao bombing that claimed at least 14 lives and wounded 70 others on September 2. The incident led President Rodrigo Duterte's to issue a proclamation declaring a state of national emergency. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article PHOTOS | Davao activists rally Vs US war on terror
Progressive groups in Southern Mindanao gather along San Pedro Street in Davao City on Sunday, September 11 to protest the US War on Terror.

PHOTOS | Davao activists rally Vs US war on terror

Activists here protested the United States "war on terror" coinciding with the commemoration of 9/11 attacks 15 years ago. The protesters also expressed support to President Rodrigo Duterte's plan of pursuing "an independent foreign policy."

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FRESH FROM ASEAN SUMMIT. President Rodrigo Duterte says he is satisfied with his performance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nation Summit recently held in Vientiane, Laos. Duterte arrived Saturday midnight, September 10 at the Davao International Airport where he met with the media to report about his first international trip as head of state. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

SATISFIED

President Rodrigo Duterte says he is satisfied with his performance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nation Summit recently held in Vientiane, Laos. Duterte arrived Saturday midnight, September 10 at the Davao International Airport where he met with the media to report about his first foreign trip as head of state. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article PHOTOS | Life goes on in Roxas night market
Based on City Health Office's investigation, food may have been contaminated during preparation and handling by an infected handler/s. Other causes that contributed to the contamination are improper storage, delayed serving, and unsanitary environment. (davaotoday.com file photo)

PHOTOS | Life goes on in Roxas night market

A week after the bombing killed at least 14 and wounded 70 others in Davao, venders in the Roxas Avenue night market here are back in business.

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