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?ARSON. Bureau of Fire Protection investigator FO1 Rogel Jan Alucilja says the fire that gutted the indigenous peoples' temporary shelter in Davao City was done deliberately, based on their initial investigation. (Photo by Ace Morandante/davaotoday.com)

No report yet on Haran fire, says police

Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
Post published:March 9, 2016
Post category:Headline Human Rights
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Two weeks after the fire gutted a dormitory and makeshift shelters of Lumad evacuees inside a church compound here, police are yet to release their report that seeks to find out whether the accident was orchestrated, or not.

Hopes to defend ‘green space’ high as Leo’s spouse assumes post

Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
Post published:March 9, 2016
Post category:Headline Politics
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As she assumes the position of her husband -- the late Councilor Leonardo Avila III -- Lorelyn Trinidad-Avila’s stint at the city council is hoped to be a continuation of the late lawmaker’s advocacy.

Is Mahipus seeking to remove green space requirement again?

Post author:Maria Patricia C. Borromeo
Post published:March 9, 2016
Post category:Headline Politics
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Why is Councilor Diosdado Mahipus proposing to amend a city ordinance that removes the green space requirement for development projects when such move has been vetoed by the mayor in February?

Pinay killed in Iraq fire: ‘Mama, we’re trapped’

Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
Post published:March 8, 2016
Post category:Headline Human Rights OFW & Migration
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Loradel thought it was the usual trouble at their workplace: a faulty wiring which their boss can easily put out.

CASH-TRAPPED. Jolita Ladica, 58, is a street sweeper who feeds her children with trashed food from the market. Her salary is used to pay for debts. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davao City street cleaner feeds family with ‘trash’

Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
Post published:March 8, 2016
Post category:Headline Human Rights Poverty
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While Jolita Ladica is often seen frequenting Bankerohan, she is not one of those who haggle with vendors over vegetable prices, although her main business at the market is to bring food for her children.

No report yet on Haran fire, says police

Hopes to defend ‘green space’ high as Leo’s spouse assumes post

Is Mahipus seeking to remove green space requirement again?

Pinay killed in Iraq fire: ‘Mama, we’re trapped’

Davao City street cleaner feeds family with ‘trash’

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Kabataan Partylist gives Marcos Jr. failing grade on youth concerns ahead of SONA

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