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Read more about the article Malacañang to spend P1 million for a ‘simple’ EDSA commemoration
Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra explains, during a press briefing in Malacañang on February 21, 2017, that while the celebration of the 31st Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution is simple, the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte still gives utmost importance to one of the most historic moments in the Philippines. (Ace Morandante/Presidential Photo)

Malacañang to spend P1 million for a ‘simple’ EDSA commemoration

The government is opting for a simpler commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the EDSA People Power on Friday, February 24, officials said.

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Read more about the article Fire razes commercial stores, at least 20 houses in Davao
A fire of a still unknown cause razed at least 20 houses and two commercial establishments of a textile and motor parts store starting early morning Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Fire razes commercial stores, at least 20 houses in Davao

A fire of a still unknown cause razed at least 20 houses and two commercial establishments of a textile and motor parts store starting early morning Tuesday.

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Read more about the article Former police officer details killings ‘masterminded’ by Duterte

Former police officer details killings ‘masterminded’ by Duterte

A former police officer retracted his earlier statement at the Senate and now claimed that the Davao Death Squad exists and that he is part of the vigilante group allegedly paid by former Davao City Mayor and now President Rodrigo Duterte.

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Read more about the article Some ASEAN countries not ready for “legally binding” document on protection of migrants’ rights

Some ASEAN countries not ready for “legally binding” document on protection of migrants’ rights

Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said some countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are not yet ready to commit to a legally binding document that will include the protection and promotion of the rights of the migrant workers in the ASEAN region.

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