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Read more about the article STATEMENT| Not too late to back down on Martial Law in Mindanao
NEVER FORGET. Using umbrellas, members of Konsyensya Dabaw movement call on the public not to forget the Martial Law as they renew their call to President Rodrigo Duterte to have the burial of the late strongman, President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., in Batac, Ilocos Norte. The group held their protest action in front of the Ateneo de Davao University on Sunday, August 21, 2016. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

STATEMENT| Not too late to back down on Martial Law in Mindanao

We need to reframe the Mindanao situation, rather than revive the inaccurate narratives and brutal formula of old.

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Read more about the article City Library now opens from 7am to 7pm
GOOD HABIT. During their lunch break, these students of Magallanes Elementary School read science textbooks at the City Library located in Sangguniang Panlungsod. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

City Library now opens from 7am to 7pm

The Davao City Library and Information Office will now be open from 7am to 7pm starting June 1, an official said Tuesday.

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Read more about the article SUMMER RIDE
SUMMER RIDE. The crew of a passenger boat leaving the Island Garden City of Samal for Davao City sits comfortably as the seas are calm and the passengers Monday afternoon, May 22, 2017 are just few amidst the end of the summer season. (PhotoKJ Millondaga)

SUMMER RIDE

The crew of a passenger boat leaving the Island Garden City of Samal for Davao City sits comfortably as the seas are calm and the passengers Monday afternoon, May 22, 2017 are just few amidst the end of the summer season. (Photo by KJ Millondaga)

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Read more about the article Reds tell Lorenzana: No peace without ‘drastic change’ of status quo
National Democratic Front spokesman Fidel Agcaoili meets reporters after the forum on the GPH-NDF peace process organized by the Ateneo de Davao University on Wednesday. Beside him is ADDU President Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Reds tell Lorenzana: No peace without ‘drastic change’ of status quo

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines reiterated their stand that only when reforms on economy and politics are in place can there be negotiations on the end of the armed struggle waged by communists.

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Read more about the article Duterte: I believe in Cimatu
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administers the oath of office for the newly-apppointed Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu prior to the start of the 15th Cabinet Meeting at the State Dining Room of Malacañan Palace on May 7, 2017. Also in the photo is Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go. (Richard Madelo/Presidential Photo)

Duterte: I believe in Cimatu

Duterte also said that he does not want to impose "anything against" on the CA who rejected Lopez despite his public statements supporting her.

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