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Read more about the article Farmer leader says peace talks with Reds key to genuine land reform
Pedro Arnado, chairperson of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas Southern Mindanao Region said that the Comprehensive Agreement on Socio Economic Reforms will enable the House Bill No. 555 or the Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill to pass into law. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Farmer leader says peace talks with Reds key to genuine land reform

A farmers' group said that the third round of peace talks with the National Democratic Front will be an important step towards achieving genuine land reform.

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Read more about the article Not for Guinness: Davao’s Torotot Festival eyes 10K participants
Instead of using firecrackers, homemade horns called "torotot" is a fast-selling product during Christmas and New Year season in Davao City. The city has Ordinance No. 060-02 which prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession or use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices and similar explosives. The ordinance was signed in 2002. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com file photo)

Not for Guinness: Davao’s Torotot Festival eyes 10K participants

Organizers of Davao’s 4th Torotot festival announced Thursday that the city will not aim to be included in the Guinness World Records next year.

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Read more about the article 18 political prisoners eligible for pardon
GRP peace panel member Atty. Angela Librado (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com file photo)

18 political prisoners eligible for pardon

A government negotiator with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines said there are 21 political prisoners who already have clearances, 18 of whom are eligible for pardon.

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