Below are Davao Today’s pictures taken during the protest rally against the State of the Nation Address by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on July 23. Arroyo’s promises mean nothing to the activists as they protest the rampant human rights violations and the implementation of the Human Security Act, which, they said, will worsen political repression in the Philippines. (Photos by Cheryll Fiel and Jon Mahinay)
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Activists led by Bayan and its allied groups have been mounting protest actions against the Human Security Act, the Philippines's anti-terrorism law that is set to take effect tomorrow, July 15. Critics said the law is the most repressive piece of legislation ever crafted by the Philippine congress. (Photo by Arkibong Bayan, www.arkibongbayan.org)
davao city — A Quick Reaction Team has been activated as one of the major components of the human rights aspect of the peace process.
Davao City ? Anakpawis is challenging here today Barangay Captain Colberto Tibay to demand for a speedy and genuine investigation on the killing of Alfonso Capiales and to order the immediate pull-out of military troop in Barangay Magsaysay.
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