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Read more about the article Duterte declares ‘state of lawlessness’ after Davao blast incident
President Rodrigo Duterte visits the blast site early morning Saturday, September 3. Duterte declared a state of lawlessness following the blast that killed at least 13 individuals in Davao City’s Roxas night market on Friday night, September 2, 2016. (Robinson Ninal/PPD)

Duterte declares ‘state of lawlessness’ after Davao blast incident

President Rodrigo Duterte declared on Saturday, September 3, a state of lawlessness following the explosion past 10:00 pm Friday night, September 2 at Roxas Street, a known place for Davao’s night market.

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Read more about the article NPA to AFP: Do not undermine ‘historic’ peace talks
Both negotiating panels of the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front expressed optimism on the resumption of the formal talks which opened on Monday, August 22, in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Kodao Productions)

NPA to AFP: Do not undermine ‘historic’ peace talks

The New People’s Army slammed the Armed Forces of the Philippines for maintaining their presence in areas believed to be stronghold of the communist rebels.

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Read more about the article CPP, NDF to declare ‘indefinite’ unilateral ceasefire after Oslo talks

CPP, NDF to declare ‘indefinite’ unilateral ceasefire after Oslo talks

The Communist Party of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) announced that they will declare and issue a unilateral ceasefire to its armed-wing, the New People’s Army to reciprocate the government’s indefinite ceasefire which took effect on August 21.

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Read more about the article Davaoeños urged to oppose SC decision on aerial spray
Anti-aerial spray group Mamamayan Ayaw sa Aerial Spraying (MAAS Network) announces that Surallah town officials of South Cotabato join other areas that passed an ordinance banning the use of aerial spray in their locality. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davaoeños urged to oppose SC decision on aerial spray

An environmental group has urged residents here to oppose the High Tribunal’s ruling that struck down a local ordinance banning the agricultural practice of aerial spraying.

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Read more about the article 10,000 sign petition for resignation of Catholic bishops
10,000 sign petition? ? ?for resignation of Catholic bishops (photo from change.org)

10,000 sign petition for resignation of Catholic bishops

Close to 10,000 individuals have signed an online petition asking Manila archbishop?,? Luis Antonio ?Cardinal Tagle for the resignation of Roman Catholic bishops in the country.

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