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President Rodrigo Duterte with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Left) and General Eduardo Año (Right), June 11, at the Camp Brig. General Edilberto Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Lorenzana hopeful SC to rule ML imposition legal

Amid human rights complaints from groups, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he is hopeful that the Supreme Court will rule in favor to the legality of the declaration of martial law in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article 39th Kadayawan will be the ‘loudest, most engaging’
CHEERS. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio clinks glasses with representatives from the private sector during the media launch of the 32nd Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City on Monday, July 3. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

39th Kadayawan will be the ‘loudest, most engaging’

Organizers of Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival tout this year's celebration as the "biggest and the brightest" in a bid to counter negative press brought about by Martial Law.

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Read more about the article Number of gov’t troopers killed in Marawi rises to 84
ON FIRE. Black smoke billowed from the area of Sarimanok in Marawi City on Saturday morning, May 27 as attack helicopters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines pounded the area where members of Maute group are believed to be holding their position. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Number of gov’t troopers killed in Marawi rises to 84

As of 6 PM on Sunday, July 2, a total of 84 troopers were already killed as the air and ground assaults continue to topple down the remaining forces of the ISIS-linked Maute group still holed up in Marawi.

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Read more about the article US, PHL hold coordinated patrol in Sulu sea for peace, stability
Sailors assigned to littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) drive an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat to Philippine Navy ship Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16) for personnel transfer. The U.S. and Philippine navies are conducting a coordinated counter-piracy patrol to protect maritime commerce and enhance maritime security in the region by enhancing both navies' ability to respond to transnational criminal and terror activity. Top right: Sailors operate a twin-boom extensible crane during boat operations aboard littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) during boat operations while the Philippine Navy ship Ramon Alcaraz steams astern. The U.S. and Philippine navies are conducting a coordinated counter-piracy patrol to protect maritime commerce and enhance maritime security in the region by enhancing both navies' ability to respond to transnational criminal and terror activity. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released).

US, PHL hold coordinated patrol in Sulu sea for peace, stability

Both the government of the Philippines and the United States held a coordinated and completed patrol in the Sulu Sea to enhance regional peace and stability.

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Read more about the article Palace on Manny Pacquiao’s loss: He is still the People’s Champ
President Rodrigo RoaDuterte sits beside the celebrant Senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao during the latter’s 38th birthday celebration at the KCC Mall Events Convention Center, General Santos City on December 17, 2016. (Karl Alonzo/Presidential Photo)

Palace on Manny Pacquiao’s loss: He is still the People’s Champ

Filipino boxing legend and Senator Manny Pacquiao may have lost his bout against Australian boxer Jeff Horn in Brisbane, Australia, but his fans said he still remains the People's Champ.

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