Author: ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO

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Read more about the article RDC-11 eyes 11.5 percent GDP in Davao region by 2022
(L-R) Chairperson of Regional Development Council in Region 11 and Davao del Norte Governor Anthony G. Del Rosario and National Economic Development Authority Regional Director Maria Lourdes Lim. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

RDC-11 eyes 11.5 percent GDP in Davao region by 2022

The Regional Development Council in Region 11 is targeting an 11.5 percent gross regional domestic product by the time it completes the five-year Davao Regional Development Plan.

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Read more about the article PRAYER FOR PEACE
PRAYER FOR PEACE. Officials of the Regional Development Council 11 recite the national prayer for peace during the press conference for the launching of the five-year Davao Regional Development Plan on Friday, July 7 at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City. L-R: DOLE Region 11 Director Raymundo G. Agravante, Kaugmaon Inc.Executive Director Florie May B. Tacang, National Economic Development Authority Assistant Secretary Mercedita A. Sombilla, Davao del Norte Provincial Governor and RDC 11 Chairperson Antonio G. Del Rosario and NEDA 11 Regional Director Maria Lourdes Lim. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

PRAYER FOR PEACE

Officials of the Regional Development Council 11 recite the national prayer for peace during the press conference for the launching of the five-year Davao Regional Development Plan on Friday, July 7 at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City. (More...) (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Duterte: No negotiations with ISIS-inspired militants
President Rodrigo Duterte, in an interview on the sidelines of his visit to the 403rd Infantry Brigade Headquarters at Camp Bahian in Barangay Impalambong, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on July 6, 2017. (JOEY DALUMPINES/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

Duterte: No negotiations with ISIS-inspired militants

President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated the stand of the government that it will not engage in negotiations with ISIS-inspired militants in Marawi City.

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Read more about the article Reds tell Lorenzana: Reforms are heart of talks
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana in a press conference in Malacañan on January 29, 2017. (Ace Morandante/Presidential Photo)

Reds tell Lorenzana: Reforms are heart of talks

The Reciprocal Working Committee on Socio-Economic Reforms of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP RWC-SER) castigated Defense Chief Delfin Lorenzana Jr. for his previous statement that the government should consider ending the peace process if communist guerrillas continue their offensives against the government.

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Read more about the article MILF supports fatwa vs violent extremism in Mindanao
OF PEACE. “Peace is achieved by addressing the fundamental political issues that has fueled this conflict and consumed the energy and resources of this region and this country,” says Moro Islamic Liberation Front chair Al Haj Murad Embrahin during his welcome speech at the launch of Sajahatra Bangsamoro in Simuay village, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao Province, February 11 (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

MILF supports fatwa vs violent extremism in Mindanao

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front backs the recent Shariah ruling or “fatwa” made by Bangasamoro Dal Al-Ifta (government body) against violent extremism in Mindanao.

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