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Retired Judge Jesus Quitain (right) said self-interests of lawmakers have made the proposed Freedom of Information Bill less effective to ensure transparency of government transactions. (Tyrone A. Velez/davaotoday.com)

The scorching heat invites people to hit the beach such as these folks in a resort at Samal Island. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Labor Day rally such as this in Davao City press for wage increase amidst spiralling prices of commodities. (Medel Hernani/davaotoday.com)

A cultural dance during the May 1 Labor Day rally in Davao City depicts workers confronting the "Uncle Sam", symbol of United States political and economic influence on the Philippines. (Medel Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Public school teachers and members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) joined the Labor Day rally here in Davao City to press for salary increase and higher state subsidy to public education. (Medel Hernani/davaotoday.com)