CALLING FOR OUSTER

CALLING FOR OUSTER. Broadcasters and employees of Radio Mindanao Network Davao City staged a picket on the station Friday to demand the removal of their station manager for alleged "poor management", criticisms and "constructive dismissal of reporters", which they said led to low ratings and sales. (Ace Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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Demanding Release

DEMANDING RELEASE. Activists call for the release of political prisoners following the arrests of alleged Communist Party of the Philippines leaders Benito and Wilma Tiamzon and want government to resume peace talks with the communist group to address the roots of conflict. (Ace Morandante/davaotoday.com )

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FARMERS TAGGED

FARMERS TAGGED. Two farmers from Magpet, North Cotabato, Ramil Atao and Boy Ata, aired their grievance that soldiers harassed them and later named them on a radio program as sympathizers of the New People's Army. They appealed through human rights group Karapatan to clear their names for fear of arrest or attack. (Medel Hernani/davaotoday.com)

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LUMADS TARGETED

LUMADS TARGETTED. Isidro Indao, Spokesperson of the Lumad group Pasaka-Southern Mindanao Region with Manobo leader Datu Doloman Dawsay appealed for the "pull-out" of Army troops from the Manobo communities of Talaingod, Davao del Norte. The Lumad leaders alleged that the Army has been "committing human rights violations and acting as a clearing force in order for logging and mining operations to enter their communities." (Medel Hernani/davaotoday.com)

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