News in Pictures: RMN-Davao workers rage against ‘repressive media network’

Radio Mindanao Network-Davao (RMN-Davao) Employees Union members vent their rage against what they called "repressive media network," during a rally along Anda Street, Davao City, on Sept. 8. (Photo by Toto Lozano)

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AFP uses anew Alsa Lumad, other vigilante groups vs. NPA

By RONALYN V. OLEA The setting up of paramilitary forces with lumad-sounding names like Bagani force, the Alimaong tribal justice, Magahat and Alamara is part of the Task Force Gantangan, a component of the counterinsurgency program Oplan Bantay Laya (OBL).

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Group calls for the junking of Visiting Forces Agreement over the death of Filipino interpreter

By GERMELINA LACORTE Cardeno’s unexplained death while working for the US troops in February and the death of the Philippine Army officer a month later have renewed calls among militant groups to junk the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the US and the Philippines.

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