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The Commission on Human Rights-10 (CHR-10) has accepted the complaint of Roy Ebarat (right) and Julieto Babatido (second from right) who were accused by state forces as members of the New People’s Army (NPA). Lawyer Jeanne Ivy Abrina (left), CHR-10 regional director, said they will investigate the complaint. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

CHR to probe martial law-related violations in Misamis Oriental

The Commission on Human Rights-10 (CHR-10) will investigate the complaint of two civilians who were accused as Communist rebels by state agents in the wake of the massive evacuation of residents in hinterland villages in Opol town, Misamis Oriental, due to the reported presence of hundreds of alleged New People’s Army (NPA) fighters.

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PRAYER. Davao City's mayor, Sara Duterte-Carpio, tells the crowd to pray for those affected by the crisis in Marawi City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Sara pays tribute to Davao’s tribes as Kadayawan opens

The mayor of this premier southern seaport paid tribute to the indigenous and Moro tribes, and its residents for their continued participation to the annual fruit harvest festival, considered Mindanao's festival of festivals.

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Raymond Basilio, secretary general of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers Philippines says that ?with the historic signing of the collective negotiation agreement, the teachers must remain united and vigilant in the implementation of the said agreement. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Gov’t asked to ensure funding for the implementation of ILO treaty

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers on Monday called on government to ensure funding for the implementation of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 151, a treaty that aims to protect government workers.

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