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One year Death Anniversary: Waiting in Vain

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today “He’s a martyr because he lived a selfless life,” said United Church of Christ in the Philippines Bishop Modesto Villasanta.  He described Fr. Pops through Tagalog song’s lyrics: “walang sinuman ang nabubuhay para sa sarili lamang; walang sinuman ang namamatay para sa sarili lamang.”

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Colleagues of slain Italian priest dismayed with lack of witness protection, zero investigation

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today “Some of our witnesses are reluctant. They don’t like to be included in the program.”-- Fr. Peter Geremia, PIME, chairperson of the Justice for Fr. Fausto “Pops” Tentorio Movement.  

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Read more about the article City tackles proposal for an ordinance banning corporal punishment
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. Davao City Councilor Leah Librado-Yap says raising and disciplining children is a social responsibility of parents, the community and the government. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

City tackles proposal for an ordinance banning corporal punishment

By MICK M. BASA

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Read more about the article Zamboanga protest vs Balikatan troops shows mounting anti-US sentiment
US TROOPS OUT NOW! Participants of the People's Caravan in Zamboanga City oppose the US-PH war exercises and the continued US intervention. Satur Ocampo (with eyeglasses), president of Bayan Muna and Makabayan Coalition, joined Mindanaons in defending national sovereignty. (davaotoday.com photo by Irika A. Rosello)

Zamboanga protest vs Balikatan troops shows mounting anti-US sentiment

By KAI A. ROSELLO & MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN

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