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Read more about the article International fact-finding mission in Comval pushes through amid ‘military psy-war’
Stopped at a military checkpoint in Apokon, Tagum City, leaders of an international fact-finding mission negotiates with the Task Force Tagum that they may proceed to Maco, Compostela Valley to conduct their probe on human rights violations. Leading the mission are Anakpawis Representative Ariel Casilao, ACT Teachers rep. France Castro and KMP chairperson Danilo Ramos.

International fact-finding mission in Comval pushes through amid ‘military psy-war’

An international fact-finding and solidarity mission bound to check on reported human rights violations was blocked twice by military checkpoints on Saturday entering Maco, Compostela Valley.

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Read more about the article Mindanao peace advocates, church leaders welcome resumption of talks
PEACE ADVOCATES. Panel speakers during the Mindanao Peace Forum held at the Homitori Inn in Davao City on Wednesday, March 15 share light moments with the media and the participants who are mostly religious leaders. (From left to right) Fr. Rex Reyes, convener of the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform; Atty. Antonio Arellano, government peace panel member; Bishop Felixberto Calang, convener of the Sowing the Seeds of Peace Movement; Satur Ocampo, independent cooperator for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace panel; and Sr. Luz Mallo of the Sisters Association of Mindanao. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Mindanao peace advocates, church leaders welcome resumption of talks

Church leaders and peace advocates welcomed the pronouncement of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to resume the peace talks between the government and communists after months of uncertainties following its cancellation.

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Read more about the article Government to withdraw terror tag but…
Six platoons of the 1st Pulang Bagani Company performs a tactical inspection during the 48th anniversary celebration of the Communist Party of the Philippines in Barangay Lumiad, Paquibato district in Davao City on Monday morning, Dec. 26, 2016. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Government to withdraw terror tag but…

The government is open to withdraw the petition to declare the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, New People's Army (NPA), as terrorist groups once it forges a final peace agreement with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Thursday.

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Read more about the article Coke workers released after 4 days in police detention
Workers of Coke who were arrested by Talomo police last April 2 after barricading the company gate to protest their alleged illegal dismissal were temporarily released after posting bail Friday.(photo from Carl Anthony Olalo Facebook page)

Coke workers released after 4 days in police detention

Police authorities released 10 Coca-cola workers charged with “simple disobedience” after four days in detention.

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Read more about the article Measles kills 25 – City Health Office
Davao City Health Office Outbreak Response Immunization (CHO-ORI) focal person Dr. Julinda Acosta on Thursday's (April 5, 2018) I-Speak media briefing at the Davao City Hall calls on parents to have their children vaccinated to protect them from measles. The CHO has recorded 25 measles-related deaths. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Measles kills 25 – City Health Office

The City Health Office has recorded 25 death cases due to measles as of November 2017 to April 2018.

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