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Read more about the article Mother laments soldier’s killing of her son, belies he was an NPA
Jhun Mark Acto's mother, Marissa, belies the military's claim that his son was a member of the New People's Army but a grade 8 student of Ricardo L. Ipong National High School in Makilala town. Jhun Mark was killed in an encounter between the government troops and the NPAs last April 21 in Sta. Cruz Davao del Sur. (Photo courtesy of Karaptan Southern Mindanao)

Mother laments soldier’s killing of her son, belies he was an NPA

The mother of slain 15-year-old Jhun Mark Acto denounced the killing of her son by the Philippine Army and refuted that her son was a member of the New People’s Army.

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Read more about the article Environmental, human rights advocates protest to mark Earth Day
Environmental and human rights group hold a protest agains the operation of the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project of Saguttarius Mines, Inc. on Monday April 23, 2018 in Koronadal City, South Cotabato. (Contributed photo)

Environmental, human rights advocates protest to mark Earth Day

Environmental advocates staged a protest action in Koronadal City, South Cotabato during the Earth Day commemoration on Monday, April 23.

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Read more about the article Oldest Masjid in Davao may vanish due to demolition
Meranaw residents of Barangay 26-C Salmonan in Davao City hung a sign to mark the oldest Masjid in Davao City. (Mark Joy G. Basallajes/davaotoday.com)

Oldest Masjid in Davao may vanish due to demolition

The oldest Masjid of Meranaws here is threatened for demolition as the city gears up for the infrastructure expansion in Barangay 26-C Salmonan in Davao City.

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Read more about the article IN DEFENSE OF OUR HOMES
IN DEFENSE OF OUR HOMES. Meranaw women observe their 3pm As'r prayers on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, as they remain vigilant in defending their homes against a demolition threat in Barangay 26-C Salmonan in Davao City. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

IN DEFENSE OF OUR HOMES

Meranaw women observe their 3pm As'r prayers on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, as they remain vigilant in defending their homes against a demolition threat in Barangay 26-C Salmonan in Davao City. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Family asks Army to surface missing NDFP consultant, husband
Chira Lou Vicente appeals to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to surface her brother, New People's Army (NPA) fighter Jerwel Domingo and his wife National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultant Lora Manipis who have been missing since February 24. (Mark Joy G. Basallajes/davaotoday.com)

Family asks Army to surface missing NDFP consultant, husband

Families of missing National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultant called on the military to surface Lora Manipis and New People’s Army (NPA) member Jerwel Domingo who were last seen in Kidapawan City, February this year.

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