Independence Day

Read more about the article 128 years on: Davao activists challenge ‘True Freedom’, demand EDCA, VFA end
"Abolish imperialism," chants a protester holding a placard reading "NO TO US MILITARY OIL DEPOT IN DAVAO REGION," as the crowd responds during the program.(Photo by Renier C. Cornelio,Mindanao State University-Marawi intern/davaotoday.com)

128 years on: Davao activists challenge ‘True Freedom’, demand EDCA, VFA end

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — While the nation marked its 128th Independence Day on June 12, activists from different progressive groups took to the streets to ask a stark question that…

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Read more about the article Davao Protest Reclaims Independence Day Meaning
"Abolish imperialism," chants a protester holding a placard reading "NO TO US MILITARY OIL DEPOT IN DAVAO REGION," as the crowd responds during the program.(Photo by Renier C. Cornelio,Mindanao State University-Marawi intern/davaotoday.com)

Davao Protest Reclaims Independence Day Meaning

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - As the nation marked its 128th Independence Day, students and members of progressive organizations gathered at Freedom Park in Davao City on June 12 to question…

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WHAT FREEDOM? In time of the 125th commemoration of Philippine independence, progressive groups in Davao City have challenged Pres. Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. to protect the country amidst the growing tension between the US and China over the West Philippine Sea in a protest Monday, June 12 at the Freedom Park. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

WHAT FREEDOM?

In time of the 125th commemoration of Philippine independence, progressive groups in Davao City have challenged Pres. Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. to protect the country amidst the growing tension between the US and China over the West Philippine Sea in a protest Monday, June 12 at the Freedom Park. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Independence Day: AFP vows to liberate Marawi City on June 12
THE BATTLE GOES ON. Philippine Marines backed by Armoured Personnel Carrier sweep down the streets in Marawi City as the military ground operations against the Maute group entered on its ?ffifth? day on Sunday, May 28. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Independence Day: AFP vows to liberate Marawi City on June 12

As the entire nation is set to celebrate the 119th Independence day on June 12, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has set it as deadline to liberate the besieged Marawi City from the ISIS-linked Maute group.

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The Three Stars and a Sun

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR.
Davao Today

If I may correctly recite the Sibika at Kultura lessons during my elementary years, the three stars in the flag represent the three major islands and the colors blue and red represent peace over war.  It affirms our belief, our conviction, our choice, that peace should reign in our land.

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