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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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Read more about the article BFP tallies 362 fire incidents in Davao region
Pedicab drivers and bystanders taking videos and photos of the fire incident in Barangay 76-A Bucana, Davao City on Tuesday are seen blocking the narrow road where fire trucks need to pass. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

BFP tallies 362 fire incidents in Davao region

The Bureau of Fire Protection tallied 362 fire incidents in Davao region as of October 31, this year, with Davao City recording the highest number of casualties.

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Read more about the article GRP: 50 to 70 prisoners to be freed before December 10

GRP: 50 to 70 prisoners to be freed before December 10

Government chief negotiator Silvestre Bello III vowed to release some 50-70 political prisoners before the international human rights day on December 10, as he extended his condolences to the family of Bernabe Ocasla, one of the 400 political prisoners who recently died of a heart attack.

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Read more about the article Duterte: Live up to Boni’s spirit; militant teachers hail ‘true Filipino hero’ 

Duterte: Live up to Boni’s spirit; militant teachers hail ‘true Filipino hero’ 

President Rodrigo Duterte urged the public to be more active in community and national issues as his message for the 153rd birth anniversary of national hero, Andres Bonifacio.

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