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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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Read more about the article Duterte’s drug war snares 20,860 women ‘surrenderees’

Duterte’s drug war snares 20,860 women ‘surrenderees’

THE PINK BLOTTER of the Women and Children Desk that should exist in every police station tells not only the story of children in conflict with the law, but also of the women, lesbians, and bisexuals linked to alleged violations of the law.

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Read more about the article Marcos-like forces will ruin chances of getting genuine peace -Konsyensya Dabaw
NEVER FORGET. Using umbrellas, members of Konsyensya Dabaw movement call on the public not to forget the Martial Law as they renew their call to President Rodrigo Duterte to have the burial of the late strongman, President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., in Batac, Ilocos Norte. The group held their protest action in front of the Ateneo de Davao University on Sunday, August 21, 2016. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Marcos-like forces will ruin chances of getting genuine peace -Konsyensya Dabaw

A group opposing the burial of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.? at the Libingan ng mga Bayani? has called on the government to pursue a genuine and lasting peace based on justice.

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Read more about the article Neng: First woman tortured by Davao PC during Martial Law
Grace Mahinay during her detention in Camp Domingo Leonor in Davao City in 1990. (Photo from Grace Mahinay)

Neng: First woman tortured by Davao PC during Martial Law

Grace Mahinay, an activist during the Martial Law said: “The arresting Sergeant was even proud that I was the first woman they tortured.”

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Read more about the article NDF chair Jalandoni says Duterte ‘not a saint, but…’  
President Rodrigo Duterte (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

NDF chair Jalandoni says Duterte ‘not a saint, but…’  

The chairman of the National Democratic Front’s Peace Panel said despite his contradictions, President Rodrigo Duterte showed strength, particularly in pursuing the peace negotiations.

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