Human Rights

Read more about the article Ramadan ends with thousands of Moro evacuees
18,000 residents of Buliok, Dalgan, Kalbugan, Damalumba, Higirah, and Panonggo fled home on the dawn of June 11 due to the massive air and ground assault in areas believed to be the bases of Abu Torayfe’s Dawla Islamiah Group. Evacuees are now staying at the Pagalungan Municipal Compound.(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Ramadan ends with thousands of Moro evacuees

As the Moro people celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr or the end of the Holy Ramadan on Friday, thousands of Moro people were crammed in evacuation centers four days after they were displaced by military aerial attacks.

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Read more about the article PNP launches Task Force to investigate murder of Dennis Denora
Dennis Denora was shot dead by a still unidentified gunman around 1:10 PM on Thursday, June 7, 2018, near the vicinity of PLDT office in Panabo City. According to the police he sustained multiple gunshot wounds on his head. (Photo courtesy of Octavio Valle)

PNP launches Task Force to investigate murder of Dennis Denora

Authorities in Davao del Norte launched a local Task Force to investigate the murder of Davao del Norte-based publisher Dennis Denora, who was gunned down just around 1 p.m. on Thursday, while he was in his car with his driver along the national highway.

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Read more about the article PH among 10 worst countries for workers’ rights, study says
Members of the Kilusang Manggagawa sa Coca-Cola protest outside the Coca-Cola Plant in Bago Aplaya, Davao City on Monday, April 2, 2018 after they were laid off by their agency, Expert Allied Services.The workers demanded for job security as some of them worked for the company for eight years. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

PH among 10 worst countries for workers’ rights, study says

The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) on Monday affirmed the result of a study presented by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), saying that the Philippines, under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte is among the 10 worst countries for workers' rights.

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