Read more about the article Lanao del Norte officials reiterate stand on BOL ahead of Feb. 6 plebiscite
Legislators and local government officials a light moment by taking a group photo after the conduct of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) consultation held at the Mindanao Civic Center gymnasium in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, on Thursday. In the photo are Lanao del Norte 1st District Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo and her mother, Provincial Gov. Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo. Taking the photo is Tawi-Tawi Rep. Ruby Sahali, House committee chair on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity. Sahali presided the proceedings of the BBL consultation. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Lanao del Norte officials reiterate stand on BOL ahead of Feb. 6 plebiscite

The local government officials of Lanao del Norte has reiterated their opposition ahead of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite in the province on Feb. 6 as their people will decide on the inclusion of six municipalities to a new political entity that will be formed to replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

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Read more about the article Davao City bans backpacks in churches
Archibishop Romulo Geolina Valles of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Davao blesses the devotees as part of the Catholic Church's observance of Ash Wednesday at the San Pedro Cathedral on Wednesday, February 10. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davao City bans backpacks in churches

After the twin bombings that hit inside a church in Jolo, Sulu last Sunday, the City Government of Davao has banned the public for bringing backpacks inside the churches.

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Read more about the article NDFP peace consultant gunned down in Nueva Vizcaya
Peace consultant Felix Randy Malayao was killed by an unidentified gunman while onboard a bus in Nueva Viscaya on Wednesday, January 30. (Photo from Felix Randy Malayao's Facebook Page)

NDFP peace consultant gunned down in Nueva Vizcaya

National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultant Felix Randy Malayao, was shot dead inside a bus in Nueva Vizcaya, early morning on Wednesday, January 30.

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Read more about the article Lumad, peasant leaders not ‘missing’ but arrested, PNP says
Lumad and peasant leaders Jomorito Goaynon and Ereneo Udarbe (Jigger J. Jerusalem/Contributed photo)

Lumad, peasant leaders not ‘missing’ but arrested, PNP says

Sectoral leaders accused of being Communist rebels who went missing for a few hours since Monday, Jan. 28, were actually arrested by authorities to face criminal charges filed against them, the police regional office said Tuesday.

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