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President-elect Rodrigo Duterte says he will leave the fate of the captive police official on the hands of the New People's Army. The NPA said they found Police Chief Inspector Arnold Ongachen in possession of illegal drugs during the raid it launched at the Governor Generoso Municipal Police Station in Davao Oriental on May 29. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Duterte refuses to rescue police official in NPA custody

Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
Post published:June 3, 2016
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President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is leaving the fate of the chief of police who was taken by the New People's Army as its Prisoner of War to his captors after he was allegedly found possessing illegal drugs.

Incoming labor undersecretary Joel Maglunsod is a former political detainee and Anakpawis Partylist representative. (Ace R. Morandante)

Another leftist makes it to Duterte’s cabinet

Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
Post published:June 3, 2016
Post category:Headline Politics
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A labor leader who is a former political detainee and House representative has been included in the roster of Duterte’s cabinet appointees.

Groups hope for a pro-people health secretary

Post author:EARL O. CONDEZA
Post published:June 3, 2016
Post category:Headline Health
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Health groups asked the incoming President Rodrigo Duterte to appoint a new secretary for the Department of Health who will “uphold the interest of the people instead the capitalist.”

NDF’s proposal on peace talks realistic, says Joma

Post author:EARL O. CONDEZA
Post published:June 3, 2016
Post category:Headline Politics
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National Democratic Front chief consultant Jose Maria Sison said on Thursday, June 2, that their draft proposal for the ?second substantive agenda on socio-economic reforms? is realistic.

CHO alarmed at rise of dengue cases in Davao City

Post author:Maria Patricia C. Borromeo
Post published:June 2, 2016
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The City Health Office (CHO) ?has expressed alarm at the increase of dengue cases here? despite its regular community visits and reminders to discard water from unused containers.?

Duterte refuses to rescue police official in NPA custody

Another leftist makes it to Duterte’s cabinet

Groups hope for a pro-people health secretary

NDF’s proposal on peace talks realistic, says Joma

CHO alarmed at rise of dengue cases in Davao City

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