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OFFICIAL OPENING. (From L-R) 4th Davao Investment Conference (ICON) Chairman, Arturo Milan, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industrty President, George T. Barcelon, Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.(DCCCII) President, Capt. Ronald Go, and DCCCII Chairman, Antonio Dela Cruz lead the opening of the 4th Davao ICON in a ribbon cutting ceremony held Friday morning, July 21, at the SMX Covention Center, Lanang Davao City.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

OFFICIAL OPENING

(From L-R) 4th Davao Investment Conference (ICON) Chairman, Arturo Milan, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industrty President, George T. Barcelon, Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.(DCCCII) President, Capt. Ronald Go, and DCCCII Chairman, Antonio Dela Cruz lead the opening of the 4th Davao ICON in a ribbon cutting ceremony held Friday morning, July 21, at the SMX Covention Center, Lanang Davao City.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

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DAVAO WORKERS. Among the participants to the ongoing Kampuhan (campout) in Mendiola, Manila are workers from Davao region, particularly from the Shin Sun Tropical Fruits Corporation and Freshmax Corporation who earlier demanded a face-to-face dialogue with President Rodrigo Duterteto to discuss the pressing issues of workers in Davao region. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

DAVAO WORKERS

Workers from various parts of the country occupy an area of Mendiola in Manila particularly at the front gate of a university that leads towards Malacañang for a Kampuhan or campout to press the Duterte administration to end contractualization and the lifting of martial law in Mindanao. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

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MAKABAYAN LAWMAKERS. Progressive lawmakers filed a House Resolution No. 1126 on Thursday at the House of Congress to determine the benefits actually received by tobacco farmers from the tobacco excise tax. (L-R) Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao, ACT Teachers Partylist Representatives Antonio Tinio and France Castro, and Gabriela Women's Party Rep. Arlene Brosas.(davaotoday.com)

MAKABAYAN LAWMAKERS

Progressive lawmakers filed a House Resolution No. 1126 on Thursday at the House of Congress to determine the benefits actually received by tobacco farmers from the tobacco excise tax. (L-R) Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao, ACT Teachers Partylist Representatives Antonio Tinio and France Castro, and Gabriela Women's Party Rep. Arlene Brosas.(davaotoday.com)

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YOUNG AND TALENTED. Children with disability showcase their skill and passion for the arts during the Skills Demonstration and Exhibit held at the Royal Mandaya Hotel Wednesday, July 19. The activity was part of Davao region’s celebration of the 39th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

YOUNG AND TALENTED

Children with disability showcase their skill and passion for the arts during the Skills Demonstration and Exhibit held at the Royal Mandaya Hotel Wednesday, July 19. (More...) (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

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FARMER'S PICKET. Tony Salubre, spokesperson of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas Southern Mindanao Region speaks at a picket rally on Wednesday, July 19, outside the office of the Commission on Human Rights Region 11 to condemn the spate of human rights violations allegedly committed since the imposition of martial law in Mindanao. Relatives and representatives of the detained and slain farmers from Compostela Valley filed formal complaints against the military. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

FARMER’S PICKET

Tony Salubre, spokesperson of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas Southern Mindanao Region speaks at a picket rally on Wednesday, July 19, outside the office of the Commission on Human Rights Region 11 to condemn the spate of human rights violations allegedly committed since the imposition of martial law in Mindanao. (More...) (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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