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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (Robby Joy D. Salveron/Salveron)

Sara cancels localized peace talks with Reds

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The local peace committee created to pursue negotiations with members of the New People's Army (NPA) here will not be speaking to the communist commanders anymore after President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 374 declaring the NPA a terrorist organization.

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Read more about the article Funeral for slain USTP president set on Dec. 8
Taguig City 2nd district Rep. Pia Cayetano recalls her memories with slain University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) president Ricardo Rotoras. Cayetano was then the Senate's education committee chair when she met Rotoras, who was lobbying for the USTP's budget approval. Rotoras' interment is set on Friday, December 8. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/ davaotoday.com)

Funeral for slain USTP president set on Dec. 8

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines – The remains of slain University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) president Ricardo Rotoras will be laid to rest on Friday, Dec, 8, as the reward money for those who can pinpoint his shooters and their mastermind has now gone up to P2.5 million.

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Read more about the article Davao cops to undergo vetting before resuming ‘active role’ on war on drugs
Almost 1,500 police and military men stand in formation as Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan delivers instructions at the Police Regional Office 11 in Camp Quintin Merecido in Davao City on Monday, Jan. 9 during the deployment of forces for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. Gaerlan said there will be at least 3,000 uniformed personnel from the Davao City Police, the Philippine Army, Coast Guard, and other security forces that will be securing the city for the launching of ASEAN 2017 on Jan. 15. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao cops to undergo vetting before resuming ‘active role’ on war on drugs

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The Davao City Police Office said it will undergo reorientation and police officers evaluation to ensure its personnel are ready to provide active support in the war on drugs.

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10 activists, Lumad killed a week before Human Rights Day

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – In a span of two days, two church leaders and eight Lumad farmers were killed in the country, prompting lawmakers and human rights organizations to call on the government to end Martial Law in Mindanao.

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