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Read more about the article Army: No spillover of terrorism in Eastern Mindanao
MARTIAL LAW UPDATES. Eastern Mindanao Command Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay speaks during the Mindanao Hour Press Conference in a hotel in Davao City on Thursday, June 8. With him are Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella and Chairperson of the MILF-GPH Peace Accord, Irene Santiago. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Army: No spillover of terrorism in Eastern Mindanao

A month after the island of Mindanao has been placed under martial rule, Eastern Mindanao Command Deputy Commander Brigadier General Gilbert Gapay said that they have successfully "prevented the spillover of terrorism" in Eastern Mindanao.

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Read more about the article Thanks but no thanks: PHL capable of handling Maute-ISIS – Abella 
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella (davaotoday.com)

Thanks but no thanks: PHL capable of handling Maute-ISIS – Abella 

While offers of support are certainly welcome, the Philippine government and its regional partners are able to handle the threat of extremist terror groups without the help of western countries such as the US and Australia, said Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella. 

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Read more about the article Addressing historical injustice against Moro people is key to fight extremism, radicalism – Adiong
HISTORICAL INJUSTICE. Provincial Crisis Management Committee spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong reiterated during the press briefing at the Provincial Capitol in Marawi City on Friday, June 23 that addressing the historical injustice against the Bangsamoro is a key to end extremism and radicalism as the issue is being utilized by extremists to win the hearts of young Moro people. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Addressing historical injustice against Moro people is key to fight extremism, radicalism – Adiong

Unless the historical injustices done to the Moro people is addressed through joint efforts by the government and other sectors, the issue will continue to be exploited and used by radicals and extremists to persuade other Moros, especially the youth to join their ranks.

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Read more about the article Davao City to conduct 1st shakeout drill
Grade 5 pupils along with their teacher in Sta. Ana Elementary School gather outside their classroom during the dry-run of the nationwide earthquake drill, Tuesday morning. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davao City to conduct 1st shakeout drill

The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office will hold a city-wide drill in anticipation ?of earthquakes and tsunamis.

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