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Moro Islamic Liberation Front chief peace negotiator Mohagher Iqbal explains the history of the continuing Moro struggle during the Media Roundtable Discussion on Bangsamoro Basic Law, Thursday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Iqbal to Congress on BBL passage: don’t fail us

Despite the non-passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law in Congress early this year, Moro Islamic Liberation Front Peace Implementing Panel Chair Mohagher Iqbal said they still trust the lawmakers. But he appealed to Congress not to fail the Bangsamoro people and called on government officials to fast track the BBL.

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Read more about the article Piñol says Japan biz firm to invest in conflict areas in Mindanao  
INCOMING ?JAPANESE INVESTOR. Department of Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol says he hopes the deal that the DA signed with Japanese distributor Farmind Corp., would contribute to the attainment of lasting and sustainable peace in Mindanao. The deal of distributing 20 million boxes of cavendish Bananas every year was inked during President Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Japan. Piñol speaks in a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 10. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Piñol says Japan biz firm to invest in conflict areas in Mindanao  

Japan-based commodity supplier Farmind Corporation is eyeing to put up banana plantations in conflict areas of Mindanao, a Cabinet official said.

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Read more about the article Dabawenyos jubilant for Pacquiao’s victory
ELATED FANS. Hundreds of supporters inside the Bangkerohan Multi-purpose gym in Barangay 5-A, Davao City jump with joy as boxing champ Manny Pacquiao scores a unanimous decision over Jessie Vargas. Pacquaio, who is also a Senator, claims the World Boxing Organization welterweight title in Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Dabawenyos jubilant for Pacquiao’s victory

Residents here are jubilant after boxing champ Manny Pacquiao clinched a rousing unanimous decision victory over Jessie Vargas in Las Vegas on Sunday, Nov. 6.

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