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Lita Ondag, an Ata-Manobo leader of Sitio Nalubas, Barangay Palma Gil in Talaingod Davao del Norte, joins the march and rally in Davao City Monday in observance of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples Day on August 9. The Lumads are calling for the protection of their yutang kabilin (ancestral lands) and environment from corporate plunder. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Tribal rights won’t be disrespected under federal government

An official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) assured that the rights of indigenous peoples (IPs) would not be stripped under a.federal government.

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Read more about the article Gov’t, PNP agree to a military pull-out from IP communities; military refuses to sign accord
MAPASU or Malahutayong Pakigbisog Alang sa Sumusunod leader Sarry Campos signs the agreement during the Provincial Crisis Management Committee on Monday, July 30, at the San Agustin Municipal Hall. (Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.)

Gov’t, PNP agree to a military pull-out from IP communities; military refuses to sign accord

Police and local government officials here agreed in a meeting with Lumad leaders for the pullout of military detachment and troops in Lianga town after indigenous people residents evacuated their communities early this month.

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Read more about the article Three House factions vie for minority bloc
IT'S A GO. 17th Congress votes in favor of extending Martial Law until December 31, 2017 during the Congress Joint Session at the House of Representatives, Quezon City on Saturday. (davaotoday.com)

Three House factions vie for minority bloc

The battle among the three factions vying to be recognized as the true minority bloc in the House of Representatives continues.

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