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Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte presid?es? over the 18th ?City C?ouncil session for the first time on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Presidential son calls on Filipinos to support Martial Law in Mindanao

Post author:ALEX D. LOPEZ
Post published:July 5, 2017
Post category:Headline Latest Martial Law in Mindanao Politics
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After the Supreme Court dismissed all the petitions against the imposition of martial law and the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao, Presidential son and this city’s Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte called on the people to stand united and render full support to Martial Law.

GARRISON CITY. Scores of police officers in full combat gear patrol along Roxas Avenue in Davao City on the first day of Martial Law in Mindanao on Wednesday, May 24. President Rodrigo Duterte, through Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announced the declaration on Tuesday evening after a series of clashes erupted between government troops and members of the Maute in Marawi City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Lawyers group ‘weeps’ for Mindanao as SC affirms constitutionality of Martial Law

Post author:ALEX D. LOPEZ
Post published:July 4, 2017
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Lawyers who petitioned against the declaration of Martial Law expressed dismay on the Supreme Courts's affirmation of its constitutionality on Tuesday, July 4.

Ambush killed 7 soldiers in ComVal, NPA says

Post author:MART D. SAMBALUD
Post published:July 4, 2017
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Seven government soldiers were killed after the New People’s Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, ambushed an army unit in Monkayo, Compostela Valley province on July 1.

DCWD says yellowish water in Cabantian safe for drinking

Post author:ROBBY JOY D. SALVERON
Post published:July 4, 2017
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Despite the slightly yellowish water in Cabantian here, the Davao City Water District (DCWD) guaranteed that the water is safe to drink. DCWD Spokesperson Atty. Bernard Delima told reporters on Tuesday, July 4, that the water in Cabantian areas are yellowish because the pipelines in the area were not utilized for almost a year due to the ongoing improvement of waterworks.

Threats against Lumad schools prod students, teachers to hold classes in Davao’s highway

Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
Post published:July 4, 2017
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Almost a hundred teachers and students are holding temporary classes starting Monday, July 3 in makeshift camps they set-up along the highway in Panacan here.

Presidential son calls on Filipinos to support Martial Law in Mindanao

Lawyers group ‘weeps’ for Mindanao as SC affirms constitutionality of Martial Law

Ambush killed 7 soldiers in ComVal, NPA says

DCWD says yellowish water in Cabantian safe for drinking

Threats against Lumad schools prod students, teachers to hold classes in Davao’s highway

Security up, but not enough: Davao public schools face readiness gaps

Davao fishers fear smaller catches as very strong El Niño loom

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Fuel hikes squeeze jeepney drivers, commuters dry

Envi group to Davao City: Strengthen waste management before incineration project