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Read more about the article Duterte to Maranaos: Forgive the gov’t, forgive me
'FORGIVE ME'. President Rodrigo Duterte asks for forgiveness from Maranaos during his visit to the evacuation center at Fisheries High School in Buru-un, Iligan City on Tuesday, June 20. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Duterte to Maranaos: Forgive the gov’t, forgive me

Despite the unfavorable weather condition, President Rodrigo Duterte pushed through with his scheduled visit to more than 169 families now seeking temporary refuge at the gymnasium of the Fisheries High School in Buru-un here on Tuesday afternoon, June 20.

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Read more about the article 2 deaths due to diarrhea recorded in Lanao Sur evacuation centers
AWAY FROM HOME. At the evacuation center, families will have to go through the daily discomforts, far from what they used to live in their homes and communities. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com photo)

2 deaths due to diarrhea recorded in Lanao Sur evacuation centers

A top health official in Lanao del Sur province confirmed on Monday two cases of death among the evacuees in the area due to diarrhea.

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Read more about the article Congestion, sanitation problems confront Marawi evacuees in Balo-i
CONGESTED. A total of 172 families or 1,025 individuals, driven away by the continuing war in Marawi City, are staying for more than three weeks now inside the evacuation center in Balo-i town, Lanao del Norte. Congestion and sanitation are among the problems that evacuees confront every day inside the center, situations that authorities fear might lead to more problems such as sickness and diseases. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Congestion, sanitation problems confront Marawi evacuees in Balo-i

A total of 172 families or 1,025 individuals, including children, took refuge in a gymnasium here after the Maute Group attacked Marawi last May 23.

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