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Read more about the article What Independence Day? Educators slam AFP, Alamara for series of harassments vs. Lumad schools
Lumad students?, who? are holding classes inside the evacuation center at the UCCP Haran in Davao City, show their messages ? ?to? ?? ? ?P? resident-elect Rodrigo Duterte. The students called for the pullout of military troops and paramilitary group from their communities. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

What Independence Day? Educators slam AFP, Alamara for series of harassments vs. Lumad schools

A group of community educators slammed the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the paramilitary group Alamara for conducting series of attacks against Lumad schools in Davao region.

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Read more about the article 2 soldiers killed, 6 others wounded in a brief clash with NPA in Paquibato
FILING OF CASES. Major Ezra L. Balagtey, spokesperson of the Eastern Mindanao Command, during the AFP-PNP press conference on Wednesday, Feb 8, says that the 8th Infantry Battalion is coordinating with the Bukidnon provincial government to prepare the filing of cases against individuals believed to have a hand in the killing of government soldiers in Malaybalay City last February 3. (Photo by Marlo Joshua Brua)

2 soldiers killed, 6 others wounded in a brief clash with NPA in Paquibato

Major Ezra Latawan Balagtey, spokesperson of Eastern Mindanao Command, said that military troops from the 16th Infantry Battalion encountered a group of New People’s Army at Sitio Bajada, Paradise Embac, Paquibato District, this city early morning on June 11.

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Read more about the article Duterte to issue EO for ??P10-B ‘Bangon Marawi’ rehab program
HEAVY BURDEN. The continuing military offensives against the ISIS-linked Maute group and Abu Sayyaf in Marawi has taken its toll on the thousands of residents who, due to fear, hurriedly left their abode and livelihood for safety. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com photo)

Duterte to issue EO for ??P10-B ‘Bangon Marawi’ rehab program

Malacañang on Saturday said that President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to issue an executive order for the establishment of a rehabilitation program intended for the besieged Marawi City.

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Read more about the article Independence Day: AFP vows to liberate Marawi City on June 12
THE BATTLE GOES ON. Philippine Marines backed by Armoured Personnel Carrier sweep down the streets in Marawi City as the military ground operations against the Maute group entered on its ?ffifth? day on Sunday, May 28. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Independence Day: AFP vows to liberate Marawi City on June 12

As the entire nation is set to celebrate the 119th Independence day on June 12, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has set it as deadline to liberate the besieged Marawi City from the ISIS-linked Maute group.

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Read more about the article Group tells OFWS: ‘Keep calm and carry on,’ amid diplomatic crisis in Middle East

Group tells OFWS: ‘Keep calm and carry on,’ amid diplomatic crisis in Middle East

The Blas F. Ople Policy Center, a non-profit organization that assists distressed overseas Filipino workers cited the popular slogan which was featured in posters and coffee mugs worldwide to lessen the fears of OFWs in the Middle East.

Continue ReadingGroup tells OFWS: ‘Keep calm and carry on,’ amid diplomatic crisis in Middle East