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Read more about the article UCCP demands apology from Davao peace body
(From left to right)UCCP SEMJA Bishop Hamuel Tequis, UCCP MLJA Bishop Emergencio Padillo,NCCP General Secretary Bishop Norman Marigza, UCCP General Secretary Bishop Melzar Labuntog, Salugpongan leaders Datu Tungig Mansimuy-at and Datu Guinom Andil during a press conference at the UCCP Haran Center on Thursday, January 30. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

UCCP demands apology from Davao peace body

The Council of Bishops of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) demanded a public apology from the Regional Peace and Order Council of Region 11 (RPOC-11) for “besmirching the integrity” of the Christian denomination, and called for the urgent withdrawal of its “arbitrary resolution” ordering the shutdown of the UCCP-Haran Center here.

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Read more about the article Lumad ‘bakwit school’ also affected by Haran closure order – IP school
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Lumad ‘bakwit school’ also affected by Haran closure order – IP school

The operation of the so-called “bakwit school” for Lumad children is also threatened by the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC)-11 resolution which seeks the immediate closure of the UCCP Haran Center.

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Read more about the article Bankerohan fire victims lament loss of homes
An estimate of 60 houses were razed by fire in BBaraico, Purok 2, Bangkerohan Riverside, Brgy 5-A, Davao City on Wednesday morning, January 15. (Photo courtesy of Kilab Multimedia)

Bankerohan fire victims lament loss of homes

Ester Dalag, age 64, was on her way home from a medical check-up, worrying about her frail lungs, when she found the house she rented at Baraico Purok 2 Bankerohan Riverside was among the houses burned down Wednesday morning.

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Read more about the article Displaced Lumads slam gov’t resolution seeking sanctuary’s closure
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Displaced Lumads slam gov’t resolution seeking sanctuary’s closure

A group of Lumad leaders “strongly condemned” the motion of the Regional Peace and Order Council 11 seeking to close down the United Church of Christ of the Philippines (UCCP)’s Haran compound.

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