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Read more about the article HR group raises concern on Duterte’s latest avowals in curbing crimes, drugs
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the awarding of the outstanding  Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) personnel and units during their 26th anniversary celebration at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on July 12, 2017. ALFRED FRIAS/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

HR group raises concern on Duterte’s latest avowals in curbing crimes, drugs

The human rights group Karapatan in Southern Mindanao raised concern on the possible increase in cases of human rights violations as President Rodrigo Duterte indicated to the men and women of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology a dubious style in dealing with those involved in crimes, particularly drugs.

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Read more about the article Army says 8 NPAs killed in ComVal clash; 2-day fighting killed troopers in Bukidnon
NPA FIGHTERS. Guerrillas of the New People's Army Mt. Alip Sub Regional Command in formation somewhere in the hinterlands of Matanao, Davao del Sur on Wednesday, April 19. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Army says 8 NPAs killed in ComVal clash; 2-day fighting killed troopers in Bukidnon

The 10th Infantry (Agila) Division of the Philippine Army said eight New People’s Army rebels were killed in a clash that took place on Wednesday morning in Compostela Valley while the NPAs in Bukidnon province reported the death of four soldiers after two days of armed encounters in the area.

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Read more about the article 20 MSMEs set to complete Go Negosyo mentoring program in Davao City
SUPPORT TO MSMEs. The Go Negosyo Center of DTI housed at the Davao City Investment Promotion Building gives support to the development of MSMEs in the region by providing them education and training, technical support and access to loans with low interests. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

20 MSMEs set to complete Go Negosyo mentoring program in Davao City

Twenty micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) are set to complete a two-month course under the Mentor Me program of Go Negosyo under the Department of Trade and Industry in Davao.

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Read more about the article SWS survey: High percentage of Filipinos don’t want ML in Luzon, Visayas

SWS survey: High percentage of Filipinos don’t want ML in Luzon, Visayas

While 92 percent of Filipinos said they are fully aware of President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao, a high percentage of residents in the country also expressed disagreement on expanding the imposition of the said measure to Luzon and Visayas.

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Read more about the article A prelude for ML extension? DND chief says people can trust the gov’t if ML is extended

A prelude for ML extension? DND chief says people can trust the gov’t if ML is extended

Department of National Defense Secretary and Martial Law Administrator Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday assured the Filipino people that they can trust the country’s defense and security establishments if the imposition of martial law is extended.

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