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Presumptive President Rodrigo R. Duterte (file photo)

Duterte to meet with PH business leaders in Davao

Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte is set to meet with the country's business leaders on Tuesday, June 21 as the conference discussing how to ensure inclusive growth with the new administration's 10-point socio-economic agenda culminates.

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Read more about the article GPH-NDF formal talks to resume in July 
The members of the negotiating panel from the government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front pose for a group picture after the successful preliminary talks in Oslo, Norway from June 14-15, 2016. (Photo from Facebook page of incoming Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao )

GPH-NDF formal talks to resume in July 

The formal peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines will resume in the third week of July in Oslo, Norway, officials announced.

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Read more about the article In Davao region: 7 killed, 17 illegally arrested weeks before Aquino’s term ends
INEFFICIENT. A protester hold a placard in front of the Commission on Human Rights Region XI office in Davao City to criticize the inefficiency of the agency in resolving the killings of three civilians in Paquibato district a year ago. Three civilians were killed on June 14, 2015 after members of the Army fired at a house where they said they were about to serve warrants of arrest for alleged NPA members. (Ace R.Morandante/davaotoday.com)

In Davao region: 7 killed, 17 illegally arrested weeks before Aquino’s term ends

Human rights advocates of Karapatan Southern Mindanao (SMR) group protested in front of the office of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) XI to express their dismay with the continuing human rights violations in Davao region.

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Read more about the article Davao’s LGBT advocates mourn for victims of Orlando shooting
Members of the LGBT community carry a giant rainbow flag as they march against discrimination during the first Pride March in Davao City on Wednesday, June 1. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com file photo)

Davao’s LGBT advocates mourn for victims of Orlando shooting

The LGBT community here expressed condemnation of the Orlando, Florida shooting that killed at least 49 people, and injured 53 others.

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Read more about the article PNP says police chief not drug user
Police Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan of the Police Regional Office XI (center),Col. Rolando Bautista (right), commander of the Joint Task Group Basilan and appointed as PSG Chief by president-elect Rodrigo Duterte and Supt. Filmore Escobal (left) chief of intelligence in PRO XI hold a security conference for Duterte at the Davao City Police office.(Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

PNP says police chief not drug user

The Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 claimed the chief of police captured by the New People's Army in Governor Generoso town in Davao Oriental province is not involved in drug-related activities in the area as alleged by the NPA.

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