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RED FLAG. The flag of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) waves in the wind somewhere in the province of Compostela Valley. The CPP celebrated the 44th anniversary of its re-establishment Wednesday. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

CPP at 48: Reds to mount nationwide ‘peace rallies’ on Dec. 26

The Communist Party of the Philippines is calling all Filipinos to join in their “peace rallies” across the country to demonstrate the people’s unity for a “just and lasting peace,” coinciding the Party’s 48th anniversary.

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Read more about the article Reds: Oplan Bayanihan displaces 35,000 civilians, kills 36 in last 6 mos
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Reds: Oplan Bayanihan displaces 35,000 civilians, kills 36 in last 6 mos

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines in Southern Mindanao said on Sunday that the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ counter-insurgency program dubbed as “Oplan Bayanihan” has displaced 35,000 and killed 36 civilians across the country since Pres. Rodrigo Duterte came into office.

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Change is coming (1/2): How space technology is changing disaster risk management in PHL

When typhoon Bopha (locally known as Pablo) struck several provinces in Mindanao four years ago and super Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) devastated those in the Visayas three years ago, killing thousands and damaging billions of pesos worth of properties, the country’s disaster mitigation programs and relief efforts was put to a tight spotlight.

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