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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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Read more about the article Moro group hopeful blast won’t ‘divide’ Christian, Muslims in Jolo
President Rodrigo Duterte conducts an inspection inside the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Sulu on Monday, January 28, 2019 where two explosions occurred inside and outside the church last January 27. (Malacañang Photo)

Moro group hopeful blast won’t ‘divide’ Christian, Muslims in Jolo

A progressive Moro group is hopeful that the deadly explosion that hit a Roman Catholic church in Jolo, Sulu on Sunday morning will not be used to divide the Christian and Muslim communities amid persistent threats of terrorism from lawless groups, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

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