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Read more about the article Hopes are high for Mary Jane Veloso as SC allows her to testify in local case
Activists rally in front of the Consulate General of Indonesia on Tuesday morning as part of their efforts to call to stop the execution of Mary Jane Veloso. At night, Veloso's supporters gather in a prayer vigil at the Freedom Park while waiting for her fate. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Hopes are high for Mary Jane Veloso as SC allows her to testify in local case

Lawyers of incarcerated overseas worker Mary Jane Veloso hoped that the 'truth will come out' following the Supreme Court's (SC) decision allowing their client to testify against her recruiters, Ma. Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao, in a local trafficking case.

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Read more about the article Farmer-leader arrested, facing ‘trumped-up’ charges
Virgilio Lincuna (L); Angie Ipong (R) (photos from KMP-Caraga and Unyon ng mga Manggagawa sa Agrikultura)

Farmer-leader arrested, facing ‘trumped-up’ charges

A meeting of farmers in Caraga region to supposedly discuss activities for the commemoration of Peasant Month was disrupted when 20 combined elements of the police and military arrested a 68-year old farmer-leader Thursday (Oct.10) at his office in Brgy. Tiniwisan, Butuan City.

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Read more about the article Catholic leader reminds priests to ask permission before holding activities outside their jurisdiction
Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, SJ, co-chairperson of the PEPP. (davaotoday.com file photo)

Catholic leader reminds priests to ask permission before holding activities outside their jurisdiction

A ranking leader of the Roman Catholic Church here reminded priests Thursday (Oct. 10) to coordinate first with the prelate of a certain area before saying a mass or conducting religious activities outside their jurisdiction.

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