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Activists protest outside the office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Friday, May 19, 2017. (Photo by Karapatan)

IPs fear ‘all-out war’ vs minorities with generals in Duterte’s cabinet

An organization of Moro and indigenous peoples expressed fear that the appointment of former Army generals in cabinet positions will “intensify” attacks in their communities.

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Read more about the article PHL President Duterte off to Russia on May 22
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte explains why he ordered the dismissal of Maia Valdez, an Undersecretary under the office of Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr., in an interview with the media during his visit to the Western Command (WesCom) Headquarters at Camp General Artemio G. Ricarte in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on April 6, 2017. The President also warns he is ready to dismiss more officials if he senses any trace of corruption among them. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo

PHL President Duterte off to Russia on May 22

President Rodrigo Duterte will embark on a “landmark” official visit to Russia on May 22 to May 26, a government official announced Friday.

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Read more about the article MARBAI farmers reclaim contested land in Tagum
RIGHTFUL OWNERS. Farmers under the Madaum Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Inc., raise their fists on the day of their reinstallation at the contested San Isidro farm area in Barangay San Isidro, Madaum, Tagum City on Thursday, May 18. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

MARBAI farmers reclaim contested land in Tagum

The 159 farmer claimants under the Madaum Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Inc., successfully took over the lands they lost almost seven years ago on Thursday.

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Read more about the article CHEERS TO DEVELOPMENT
CHEERS. Mayor Allan Rellon, together with the members of the Philippine Association of Court Employees (PACE), Inc, raises his glass to celebrate the successful hosting of Tagum City in the recently concluded 2nd National Sportsfest and General Assembly of PACE last May 1, 2017 at the Atrium of the City Hall of Tagum. The gesture also signified the continued partnership of PACE to the country’s LGUs in the campaign of sustainable development. Edwin Lasquite/CIO Tagum

CHEERS TO DEVELOPMENT

Mayor Allan Rellon, together with the members of the Philippine Association of Court Employees (PACE), Inc, raises his glass to celebrate the successful hosting of Tagum City in the recently concluded 2nd National Sportsfest and General Assembly of PACE last May 1, 2017 at the Atrium of the City Hall of Tagum. The gesture also signifies the continued partnership of PACE to the country’s LGUs in the campaign of sustainable development. Edwin Lasquite/CIO Tagum

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Read more about the article DTI reopens OTOP Next Gen in Davao region
SELLS LIKE HOTCAKES. With the onset of classes, school supplies sell like hotcakes in a Davao City bookstore. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

DTI reopens OTOP Next Gen in Davao region

The Department of Trade and Industry in Davao region is again opening the One Town One Product Next Gen with 56 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises undergoing assessment and screening for qualification as Go Lokal markets and stores in the area.

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