Yearly Archives: 2008

Is Duterte handing out cash, rice to Communist rebels?

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN | Davao Today

The mayor said he is not "that dumb" to show everyone he is handing out cash to an armed revolutionary group. "If ever I will do that, I'd rather deposit the money through the NPA's ATM account," Duterte said as he advised residents of Mandug and Callawa not to believe the reports.

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Japanese-Filipino kids welcome new law on citizenship

By GERMELINA A. LACORTE | Davao Today

The June 4 decision of the Japan Supreme Court will reverse the old law which only grants nationality to Japanese-Filipino children whose parents were married legally. The new law will include children whose parents are not legally married.

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Lumad leader fears for his life

By GRACE S. UDDIN | Davao Today

Lumad leader Kerlan Fanagel is surprised to see his picture on a poster of the wanted list of Communist rebels displayed in public areas in Compostela town, Compostela Valley Province. Fanagel figured in the fight against the militarization of Lumad communities in Compostela. His Lumad group Pasaka points to the 28th IB of the Philippine Army as the people behind those posters, an accusation that the Philippine Army denies. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)

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