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Soldiers captured by NPA now worry over losing their job

By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE | Davao Today

After their release from NPA captivity where they were investigated for possible "crime against the people," two soldiers now face another investigation by their superiors.

New People's Army guerrillas during the release of the soldiers last week.


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The slaying of Datu Diarog

A CHILD'S PAIN. Four-year-old Mimi suffers from a gunshot wound after their house was strafed by unidentified armed men on April 29. Mimi is one of the ten children of slain tribal leader Domingo Diarog, who was killed April 29 when their house in sitio Kahusayan, barangay Manuel Guianga in Calinan was strafed by unidentified men. Datu Docris Daug, a tribal leader from barangay Daliaon Plantation, and lumads from the K'tala-Bagobo tribe are asking Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's help in their quest for justice for their slain leader. The military blamed the New People's Army (NPA) for the attack. But in a statement, the NPA denied having a hand in the strafing incident. Instead, the NPA pointed the culprits to be "working closely with the 73rd Infantry Battalion/Task Force Davao of the AFP at the behest of Apollo Quiboloy." Quiboloy is known as a close friend of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)


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Lanikai Resort: Tagum’s heaven by the sea

By CJ KUIZON | Davao Today

Lanikai is Hawaiian for 'heaven by the sea'. Indeed, many think that the place is just this side of the garden of Eden, especially because the vacation spot is designed to be serene and exclusive.

For those who want to be almost enveloped by blueness, there is a gazebo on the edge of the shore. (davaotoday.com photo by Jonald Mahinay)

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DOWN SHE GOES. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo goes down the stairs of the Marco Polo Hotel after a two-hour closed-door meeting with members of the Bishop Ulama Conference. The BUC has been alarmed over the withdrawal of Malaysia from the international monitoring team (IMT) of the ceasefire between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)

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