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Read more about the article CHILD’S VOICE
Jazz Sinadjar, 16 reads a statement opposing the calls to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility during a forum held at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City on Friday, Feb. 10. Sinadjar said the life and welfare of a child should not be sacrificed because of lack of guidance. He also called for the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Law to help children become responsible adults. (Photo by Child Rights Network)

CHILD’S VOICE

Jazz Sinadjar, 16 reads a statement opposing the calls to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility during a forum held at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City on Friday, Feb. 10. Sinadjar said the life and welfare of a child should not be sacrificed because of lack of guidance. He also called for the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Law to help children become responsible adults. (Photo by Child Rights Network)

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Read more about the article PROJECTION
Regina Tecson, officer-in-charge of the City Tourism Office says the city is targeting to reach 1.8 million tourists this year. (Photo by Jason Amisola)

PROJECTION

Regina Tecson, officer-in-charge of the City Tourism Office says the city is targeting to reach 1.8 million tourists this year. (Photo by Jason Amisola)

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Read more about the article 103 lawmakers sign House reso urging Duterte to resume peace talks

103 lawmakers sign House reso urging Duterte to resume peace talks

More than a hundred lawmakers signed a House resolution Thursday urging President Rodrigo Duterte to resume the peace talks with Communists, recognizing the gains made for the benefit of the people.

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Read more about the article STATEMENT: NDFP explains why it won’t acknowledge receipt of the GRP’s formal notice of cancellation of JASIG
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)

STATEMENT: NDFP explains why it won’t acknowledge receipt of the GRP’s formal notice of cancellation of JASIG

For all of the above reasons, the NDFP cannot as yet acknowledge receipt of the 07 February 2017 email letter of Sec. Dureza. The NDFP cannot be a party to an unjust, unreasonable and improper termination of the JASIG. The GRP bears full responsibility for its unilateral decision to terminate the effectivity of the JASIG and in effect the peace negotiations.

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