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Read more about the article ‘Only’ 4 visiting Lumads hit in road accidents
TRIBAL CAROLERS. From the hinterlands of Malabog, Paquibato district, these tribal Ata- Manobos walk around the streets of downtown Davao City and its subdivisions to seek kindhearted residents of early Christmas gifts. The city government of Davao provide them temporary shelters, while they stay in the city during the holiday season . (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

‘Only’ 4 visiting Lumads hit in road accidents

An official of the City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO) reported that no Lumad visiting the city for the holiday was killed this year, but four of them were hit in vehicular accidents.

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Read more about the article Former journalist condemns militia threat against media
EFFECTING CHANGE. Lawyer Carlos Zarate, convener of the Alliance against Impunity, says impunity in the Philippines is a deeply entrenched system during Friday’s protest. He said, it will only change “through persistent public mobilization and pressure that will force politicians to take effective action and will spur an uprooting of our social system.” (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Former journalist condemns militia threat against media

A progressive partylist lawmaker strongly condemned the paramilitary group in Surigao del Sur after issuing threats against members of the media who are covering the anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines this Saturday.

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Read more about the article Christmas wish: Lumad leader wants gov’t to see IP situation (Part 2 of 2: We are not rebel supporters)

Christmas wish: Lumad leader wants gov’t to see IP situation (Part 2 of 2: We are not rebel supporters)

City life is far different from the way of life of the indigenous peoples’ in the countrysides, said Juanito Binaton, an evacuee who is among the hundreds of evacuees here in Davao City.

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Read more about the article Christmas wish: Lumad leader wants gov’t to see IP situation (Part 1 of 2: Not their tradition)

Christmas wish: Lumad leader wants gov’t to see IP situation (Part 1 of 2: Not their tradition)

DAVAO CITY - Christmas celebration is not part of the culture of the indigenous peoples, but on this season of giving, a Lumad leader shared that he wish the Philippine…

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Read more about the article Visitors: A Lumad’s tale of hardships
Manobo mothers from Talaingod, Davao City take care of their children as they rest by the roadside in Davao City.(Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Visitors: A Lumad’s tale of hardships

Life in the countryside is hard says Julieta Canoman, a Matigsalog mother of four, and this makes her and other Lumad villagers to come down to downtown Davao City on Christmases to have the opportunity to receive whatever the city residents would have to give them.

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