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Read more about the article 22 victims of torture, enforced disappearance by state forces to benefit from DSWD’s ‘Pagpaayo’ program
Department of Social Welfare and Development

22 victims of torture, enforced disappearance by state forces to benefit from DSWD’s ‘Pagpaayo’ program

Victims of torture and enforced disappearance by state forces may avail of the rehabilitation program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

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Read more about the article New BBL draft to be turned over to Duterte on July 17
BTC LAUNCHING President Rodrigo Duterte, along with Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza and GPH implementing panel chair Irene Santiago join the members of the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission for photo opportunity during the launching of the new BTC in Waterfront Insular Hotel in Davao City on Friday, Feb. 24. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

New BBL draft to be turned over to Duterte on July 17

Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza announced Tuesday that the draft of the new Bangsamoro Basic Law will finally be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte on July 17, seven days before the State of the Nation Address and a day earlier that was previously set by the Palace.

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Read more about the article 49 of 400 political prisoners released so far
First four of the 10 political detainees pardoned by President Rodrigo Duterte and released from the New Bilibid Prison on Thursday, July 6, 2017. (From L-R) National Democratic Front of the Philippines Peace Consultant Emeterio Antalan, Josue Ungsod, Joel Ramada and Ricardo Solanon. (PHOTO BY KODAO PRODUCTIONS)

49 of 400 political prisoners released so far

The Philippine government has granted Presidential pardon to 10 political prisoners last week, bringing to 49 the total number of political detainees released under the Duterte administration.

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Read more about the article Outside ‘Panacañang’: Students ask President Duterte to save IP schools
PROTEST CAMP. More than a hundred Lumad students and teachers from the provinces of Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley set up makeshift tents in front of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Panacan, Davao City to call on President Rodrigo Duterte to stop Martial Law. The tents along the highway serve as both shelter and "alternative classrooms" since they started their protest on June 30. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Outside ‘Panacañang’: Students ask President Duterte to save IP schools

Thirteen-year-olds Angelica and Lady Jean are Grade 7 students of Salugpungan Ta Tanu Igkanugon Community Learning Center Inc. (STTILCLCI) in Spur Dos, Monkayo town in Compostela Valley Province.

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Read more about the article ARMM gov says Muslim-only ID discriminating
ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman (Photo by ARMM Bureau of Public Information)

ARMM gov says Muslim-only ID discriminating

The governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is alarmed with the reports of the implementation of an identification system which only applies to Muslims in a town in the province of Tarlac.

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