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Read more about the article Negotiations be done in neutral ground – NDFP
Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison said it is premature to talk about laying down of arms in the second round of the peace negotiations. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Negotiations be done in neutral ground – NDFP

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) stood its ground that the peace negotiations with the government of the Philippines (GRP) be held in a neutral venue abroad and the validity of agreements since 1992 be upheld, NDFP Chief Political Consultant Prof. Jose Maria Sison asserted on Thursday.

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Read more about the article Tribal leader dismayed by delay in peace talks
RITUAL FOR PEACE. A Higaonon tribal leader performs “singampo,” a ritual purposely asking the “Magbabaya” (Creator) to protect them and their children and to hasten their return to their community, on Monday, June 19, in Cagayan de Oro City. Around 137 individuals had to flee their homes in Sitio Kimansi, Barangay Banglay, in Lagonglong town, Misamis Oriental due to the fighting between government forces and communist fighters. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Tribal leader dismayed by delay in peace talks

A tribal leader has expressed his dismay over the resetting of the peace talks between the Duterte administration and the ?c?ommunist rebels saying the indigenous peoples (IPs) of Mindanao are the first victims of the ongoing armed conflict being waged by the guerrillas against the government.

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Read more about the article 2018 MinBizCon to center Mindanao development under the Duterte Administration
Arturo Milan, president of Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)

2018 MinBizCon to center Mindanao development under the Duterte Administration

Business leaders here said they would tackle at this year's Mindanao Business Conference (Minbizcon) the issue of the Bangsamoro Basic Law and the Duterte administration's push for federalism and "to know what are their economic implications to Mindanao."

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Read more about the article Attacks on Lumad schools continue
Teachers, Students of Lumad schools and their parents picket outside the army's headquarters in Panacan, Davao City on Friday morning, June 15, 2018, to protest the continuing threats and harassment against Lumad schools in Mindanao. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Attacks on Lumad schools continue

Attacks and harassments of indigenous people’s schools and communities have continued, the organization Save our Schools Network has reported.

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Read more about the article Anti-tambay ops, a prelude to nationwide martial law?
President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his speech during the 102nd Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Mason in the Philippines at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on April 26, 2018. (Malacañang photo)

Anti-tambay ops, a prelude to nationwide martial law?

Following the mass arrest of over 5,000 vagrants by the Metro Manila police district, palace officials assured the public that the anti-tambay order of President Rodrigo Duterte is not a prelude to the declaration of martial nationwide.

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