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Read more about the article Freeing of ASG’s Filipina hostage: an ‘act of goodwill’
FREED. Marites Flor, one of the four kidnapped victim?s? of the Abu Sayyaf Group last September 21, 2015 is escorted by incoming ?Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza at the Davao City Police Office afternoon Friday, June 24. Flor was presented to President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Freeing of ASG’s Filipina hostage: an ‘act of goodwill’

There’s nothing that 38-years old, Marites Flor wants for now, but to see her family after nine months and three days in the hands of the Abu Sayyaf Group.

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Read more about the article Woman ex-political detainee urges incoming Congress to support amnesty for Reds
Sharon Cabusao, a former political detainee, laments the condition of prisoners, especially women in cramped prisons during the National Women Summit in Davao City on Friday afternoon, June 24. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Woman ex-political detainee urges incoming Congress to support amnesty for Reds

A former political detainee is calling on incoming members of Congress to support the amnesty for political prisoners which President-elect Rodrigo Duterte plans to do.

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Read more about the article Not anti mining: Duterte administration to push for ‘responsible mining’
Incoming Presidential spokesperson Ernie Abella (left) and Presidential Communications Secretary-designate Martin Andanar bare a few details on the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to reporters at a press conference in Davao City on Wednesday afternoon, June 22. Duterte will takes his oath as President of the Philippines on June 30 at the Rizal Hall in Malacañang Palace. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Not anti mining: Duterte administration to push for ‘responsible mining’

Incoming Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that the next government is “definitely not anti-mining” ?but insisted the Duterte administration is committed to push for responsible mining.

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Read more about the article 3-day ‘short’ power interruptions up on June 25-27
REPAIR. Two electricians work overtime in repairing the transmission lines along C. M. Recto as DLPC announced that there will be an 8-hour power interruption on Sunday that would affect small and medium-scale establishments.

3-day ‘short’ power interruptions up on June 25-27

The Davao Light and Power Company announced on Thursday, June 23 that there will be short power interruptions with 15 to 30 minutes duration on June 25 until June 27 affecting ERA, Bunawan, Tadeco, and Sto. Tomas substations.

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