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National Union of Journalist in the Philippines (NUJP) Davao Chapter president Zea Capistrano (right) and treasurer Kristianne Fusilero (left) announce the upcoming launching of Defending Journalis slated on November 18 at Pinnacle Hotel during the Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao on Monday, November 13. (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)

NUJP to launch book tackling journos security in Davao

A media watchdog is set to launch here a book tackling the safety of journalists in various countries including the Philippines, on Saturday, November 13.

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Read more about the article Martial law should continue, says Marawi police chief
BULLET-RIDDLED. This photo shows the bullet-riddled apartment of Abu Sayaff leader Isnilon Hapilon at Basak Malutlut in Marawi City. (Divina M. Suson / davaotoday.com)

Martial law should continue, says Marawi police chief

“This is the positive result of martial law, people now have discipline. That’s why it should be continued,” says Police Superintendent Ebra M. Moxsir

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Read more about the article PH farmers protest Trump visit, call on ASEAN leaders to recognize peasants’ rights
Photo courtesy of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas

PH farmers protest Trump visit, call on ASEAN leaders to recognize peasants’ rights

Thousands of farmers and rural folks are set to join the series of anti-Trump protests in Manila to call for an end, the continuing landlessness under the Duterte administration, a lawmaker said on Friday.

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Read more about the article DepEd denies charges of neglecting IP schools
SAVE LUMAD SCHOOLS. Lumad students from Mindanao who are part of this year’s Lakbayan of National Minorities picket the Department of Education’s office on Monday, Sept. 4, to protest the continuing threats and harassment against Lumad schools in Mindanao. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

DepEd denies charges of neglecting IP schools

The Department of Education on Thursday denied allegations from children's rights organization that it? has neglected? schools serving the indigenous peoples (IP) across the country.

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Read more about the article PH ranks 5th in global index of scot-free media killers
Members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines in Davao City light candles for the victims of the Ampatuan Massacre in a candle lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. The activity is held to commemorate the massacre in Ampatuan, Maguindanao seven years ago which claimed the lives of 58 people, including 32 media workers. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

PH ranks 5th in global index of scot-free media killers

A global media watchdog has ranked the Philippines the fifth country where media killers remain scot-free and killings remain unresolved because of the government’s foot-dragging.

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