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Read more about the article #MarcosNoHero: Marcos’ sneaky hero’s burial sparks anger, protests
Martial law victims who are members of the Samahan ng mga Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto staged a rally condemning the decision of the Supreme Court to allow the hero's burial for former president Ferdinand Marcos in San Pedro Street, Davao City on Wednesday, Nov. 9. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

#MarcosNoHero: Marcos’ sneaky hero’s burial sparks anger, protests

The surprise burial of late dictator and former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on Friday, Nov. 18, has angered anti-Marcos groups, calling such move as an affront to democracy and insult to the victims of Martial Law.

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Read more about the article City to bring Pasko Fiesta to Lumad areas
Lumad women from Paquibato, Davao City go around downtown singing Christmas carols for some loose change from residents. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

City to bring Pasko Fiesta to Lumad areas

A different “Pasko Fiesta” for the indigenous peoples will be held this coming holiday season as the city decided to bring various Christmas activities to their respective areas.

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Read more about the article PNP chief Dela Rosa unfazed by Ombudsman probe
Philippine National Police Director General Ronaldo "Bato" Dela Rosa (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

PNP chief Dela Rosa unfazed by Ombudsman probe

Presidential Decree No.46, signed by former President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972, prohibits public officials and employees "whether of the national or local governments, to receive, directly or indirectly, and for private persons to give, or offer to give, any gift, present other valuable thing on any occasion."

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Read more about the article Duterte backs police involved in killing Leyte town mayor

Duterte backs police involved in killing Leyte town mayor

President Rodrigo Duterte said: “Do not focus on the police, just wait for their explanation. Just wait for their version. In the meantime, if you ran out of people to blame, look at me because I was the one who ordered the war against drugs.”

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