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Solicitor General Jose Calida (King Rodriguez/Presidential Photo)

SolGen lauds SC’s affirmation of Martial Law

The country’s solicitor-general lauded the decision of the Supreme Court that affirmed Proclamation No. 216 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte in May this year declaring martial law in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article Hostages tell of massive looting inside war-torn areas in Marawi
ISIS IS REAL. Graffiti on this building indicat?es? that the ISIS, together with the Maute group positioned and occupied this street in Marawi City. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Hostages tell of massive looting inside war-torn areas in Marawi

Alongside the fighting they waged against government forces for more than 40 days now in Marawi City, members of the Maute Group were also into looting spree by ransacking abandoned residences, stealing cash, pieces of jewelry and other valuables.

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Read more about the article Nutrition Council 11 wants food establishment show calorie count
NUTRI-KARENDERIA. Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Dr. Maria Teresa Ungson says they are eyeing to launch a program for food establisents to label the calorie count on each food serving in Davao City. Ungson said in a press conference held at the SM City Davao, on Monday, July 3, that the program aims to lessen obesity and overweight cases in the city. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Nutrition Council 11 wants food establishment show calorie count

Are you conscious of your calorie intake? A new program of the Nutrition Council in Davao region aims to make the public be aware of the calories from the food served in the establishments.

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Read more about the article 67 new US Peace Corps volunteers arrive in PHL
NEW VOLUNTEERS – Photo shows the 67 new Peace Corps volunteers from the US who arrived in the Philippines on Sunday, July 2. The US Embassy said they will work with government agencies, local government units and NGOs in the field of education, youth development and the environment. (Photo courtesy of US Embassy, Manila)

67 new US Peace Corps volunteers arrive in PHL

The Embassy of the United States announced the arrival of 67 new Peace Corps volunteers in the Philippines.

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Read more about the article DepEd 11 refers issue of attacks vs Lumad schools, teachers to Division Superintendent
Ramil Miguel, a Manobo high school teacher at Salugpungan Ta Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center in Barangay Palma Gil, Talaingod town, Davao del Norte holds a copy of the letter from the Department of Education Region 11 informing them that the issue of harassment and threats against Lumad schools and teachers should be raised to proper government agencies. DepEd 11 argues that it is not the mandate of the education department to hear such cases. Miguel is joined by Lumad students who also held a protest action in front of the DepEd 11 office in Torres Street, Davao City on July 3, 2017. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

DepEd 11 refers issue of attacks vs Lumad schools, teachers to Division Superintendent

The Department of Education in Region 11 said it cannot intervene on the reported attacks on Lumad schools and teachers in the region as the concern is out of their mandate.

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