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Read more about the article Lumad leaders renew calls for army pullout during 23rd year founding anniversary celeb
Datu Tungig Mansumuy-at, committee head for Health of the Salugpongan Ta Tanu Igkanogon in a dialogue with members of the 60th Infantry Battalion. Mansumuy-at says the paramilitary group Alamara is operating under the orders of the Armed Forces but follow no principle and kill indiscriminately. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Lumad leaders renew calls for army pullout during 23rd year founding anniversary celeb

Lumad Manobo datus here have stayed resilient, 23 years later after their founding, with a dialogue Wednesday with no less than their usual nemesis: army soldiers who have vilified and accused them of rebels.

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Read more about the article Tagum mayor rates 7/10 success rate on city’s drug war
Thousands of alleged drug users and pushers surrendered to local authorities in response to the Intensified Anti-Illegal Drug Campaign of the City Government of Tagum on Sunday, July 9. (Leo Timogan/Tagum City Informati Information Office)

Tagum mayor rates 7/10 success rate on city’s drug war

Since June this year, Tagum City was already implementing Operation Double Barrel, widely known as "Oplan Tokhang", even before President Rodrigo Duterte took his oath.

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Read more about the article Davaoeños commemorate Bonifacio’s 153rd birth anniversary
BE A BONIFACIO. In his keynote speech during the commemoration of Bonifacio Day in Davao City on Wednesday, Nov.30, Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III encourages Davaoeños to emulate national hero, Andres Bonifacio. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Davaoeños commemorate Bonifacio’s 153rd birth anniversary

It was a festive atmosphere with a volley of fire and taps and offering of flowers as Davaoeños commemorated Bonifacio’s Birth Anniversary early morning Wednesday.

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Read more about the article Numerous rights abuses reported
Pasaka Confederation of Lumad organizations in Southern Mindanao stages a protest in front of the military Camp Panacan in Davao City , condemning militarization, human rights violation and military encampment in schools and communities on Friday morning, August 26, 2016. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com file photo)

Numerous rights abuses reported

Human rights group Karapatan said amidst the declared unilateral ceasefire by both the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, government troops are occupying health centers, barangay halls and even civilian houses in some parts of the country.

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