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Read more about the article Davao’s One Billion Rising 2023 focuses on red-tagging of women leaders
RISE FOR FREEDOM. The global campaign One Billion Rising gathers hundreds of participants across Davao Region on Feb. 18 at the Assumption College of Davao as it highlights the fight on various inequalities against women and girl children. (Photo by Bern Pormento/davaotoday.com)

Davao’s One Billion Rising 2023 focuses on red-tagging of women leaders

The One Billion Rising gender campaign resumed its face-to-face campaign this year in Davao City as it highlights calls against the red-tagging of women leaders and militarism on campuses.

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Read more about the article FACT CHECK: Marcos Jr.’s statement on ICC and drug war investigation vs Duterte needs context
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FACT CHECK: Marcos Jr.’s statement on ICC and drug war investigation vs Duterte needs context

In authorizing the resumption of the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed in Duterte’s drug war campaign, the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber said in January that it has found the domestic investigations done by the Philippine government insufficient.

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Read more about the article FACT CHECK: Misleading FB post claims Cordillera activist ordered NPA ambush 

FACT CHECK: Misleading FB post claims Cordillera activist ordered NPA ambush 

Awingan-Taggaoa, a research staff of the Cordillera Peoples Alliance, has not been convicted of ordering a New People’s Army (NPA) unit to ambush government troops in Malibcong town, Abra province on October 27, 2022. 

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Read more about the article Davao registers 3rd highest inflation rate among regions
FRUITS FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE. An elderly woman shops for round fruits in a public market along Magallanes Street in Davao City on Thursday, Dec. 29. Venders in the market say that prices of fruits have generally remained stable compared to last year, but will increase as the end of the year approaches. Round-shaped fruits are commonly believed to bring good luck. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao registers 3rd highest inflation rate among regions

The Davao Region registered the third-highest inflation rate in the country, with prices shooting up by 9.4% in January.

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Read more about the article Rido not likely motive on Gov Adiong’s ambush, brother says
Authorities secure the site where Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal ‘Bombit’ Adiong and his security personnel were ambushed in Kalilangan town Friday afternoon, February 17. Adiong survived the attack but four of his security escorts were killed on the spot. (Photo courtesy of Board Member Jeff Adiong of Lanao del Sur)

Rido not likely motive on Gov Adiong’s ambush, brother says

The brother of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal ‘Bombit’ Adiong Jr. brushes off claims that ‘rido’ (clan war) was the motive for the attempt on the governor’s life last February 17 at Barangay West Poblacion, Kalilangan town, Bukidnon.

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