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'HELP ME, OR I WILL DECLARE MARTIAL LAW.' Addressing some 300 chief local executives from Mindanao, President Rodrigo Duterte asked for help to address the problems of terrorism and the proliferation of illegal drugs in Mindanao, or else he will have to declare Martial Law. Duterte met the local chief executives on Thursday, Feb. 9, at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

PCPR hits Duterte’s tirade against church, bishops

The Promotion of Church People’s Response (PCPR) scored the latest remark of President Rodrigo Duterte against the church and bishops, saying his tirades “it deliberately persuades religious differences and amplifies disrespect and violence among the people.”

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Read more about the article DepEd urged: Tell AFP to leave IP communities so that IP children can continue schooling
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DepEd urged: Tell AFP to leave IP communities so that IP children can continue schooling

A group advocating education for indigenous peoples is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) in the region to order the government forces to leave the lumad communities so that the children can continue schooling in the lumad schools at Talaingod, Davao del Norte.

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Read more about the article Davao City Oks ordinance to let tribal councils resolve tribal feuds
Indigenous tribes showcase their own sports activities, among them the skillful use of the bangkaw (spear) at the Peoples Park in Davao City today. The Tribal Sportsfest is the new feature in the 29th Kadayawan Festival. The tribal sports festival is spearheaded by the Davao City Sports office. (davaotoday.com file photo)

Davao City Oks ordinance to let tribal councils resolve tribal feuds

The 18th Council of Davao City has approved the passage of the IP Alternative Resolution in Davao City that mandates the traditional way of resolving disputes through the existing Council of Elders in the community.

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Read more about the article Karapatan: Only ‘tyrants’ will call HR group, defenders as enemy of the state
Activists protest outside the office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Friday, May 19, 2017. (Photo by Karapatan)

Karapatan: Only ‘tyrants’ will call HR group, defenders as enemy of the state

A human rights group hit back at President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim that human rights groups are enemies of the state, saying such view is held only by a tyrant leader.

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