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Read more about the article Militias’ presence in Lumad communities will spoil peace talks – Karapatan
Both negotiating panels of the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front expressed optimism on the resumption of the formal talks which opened on Monday, August 22, in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Kodao Productions)

Militias’ presence in Lumad communities will spoil peace talks – Karapatan

The continued presence of government-backed paramilitary groups in Davao region’s Lumad communities will spoil the ongoing peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, a human rights group spokesperson said earlier today.

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Read more about the article AdDU to hold #PrideWeek for LGBT community
Members of the LGBT community carry a giant rainbow flag as they march against discrimination during the first Pride March in Davao City on Wednesday, June 1. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com file photo)

AdDU to hold #PrideWeek for LGBT community

Jesuit school Ateneo de Davao University will hold its first-ever lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders Pride Week to promote gender sensitivity and rights.

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Read more about the article Solving socio-economic problems key to ending armed struggle
They also for the resumption of Peace Talks between the government and the National Democratic Front this month of July.

Solving socio-economic problems key to ending armed struggle

A church leader said that an agreement on social and economic reforms will address the root cause of the armed conflict.

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Read more about the article DENR chief bats for stronger community involvement in protected area management
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com file photo)

DENR chief bats for stronger community involvement in protected area management

Environment Secretary Gina Lopez has directed all protected area (PA) managers in the country to ensure that local communities are involved in the all aspects of management of conservation areas known for their natural, ecological and cultural values.

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Read more about the article Palace official says Duterte gov’t welcomes UN, EU probe on killings
Incoming Presidential spokesperson Ernie Abella (left) and Presidential Communications Secretary-designate Martin Andanar bare a few details on the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to reporters at a press conference in Davao City on Wednesday afternoon, June 22. Duterte will takes his oath as President of the Philippines on June 30 at the Rizal Hall in Malacañang Palace. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Palace official says Duterte gov’t welcomes UN, EU probe on killings

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that the Duterte administration welcomes the United Nations Rapporteur on Human Rights to probe the killings in the country.

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