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Read more about the article Progressive groups score CHR for its ‘no HRV’ claim a month after ML declaration
LIFT MARTIAL LAW. Progressive groups in Davao City appeal to President Rodrigo Duterte to lift Martial Law in Mindanao because of the rise of human rights violations. Activists protested in front of the office of the Commission of Human Rights XI on Friday, June 23, a month after Duterte declared Martial Law. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Progressive groups score CHR for its ‘no HRV’ claim a month after ML declaration

Various progressive groups here protested in front of the Commission of Human Rights XI on Friday, June 23, slamming the claim of CHR that no violation of human rights was recorded a month after President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article Duterte is safe from BIFF, says army spox
DOWNPLAY. Martial Law Spokesperson for Mindanao Brigadier General Gilbert Gapay and Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella on Friday's (June 23) Mindanao Hour Press Conference in a hotel in Davao City. Both downplayed ?as "desperate" remarks. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Duterte is safe from BIFF, says army spox

The threats against President Rodrigo Duterte's life issued by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters are merely "desperate" statements meant to divert public attention from the setbacks suffered by the group in their stronghold of Maguindanao, said Eastern Mindanao Command Deputy Commander and Martial Law Spokesperson for Mindanao, Brigadier General Gilbert Gapay.

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Read more about the article 31 days into Marawi siege: Intense fighting continues, looming humanitarian crisis feared

31 days into Marawi siege: Intense fighting continues, looming humanitarian crisis feared

Thunderous bomb explosions, rapid gun fires and the roars of fighter planes and choppers marked the 31st day since terrorists from the so-called Maute group attacked this city.

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Read more about the article Ateneo?’s Tabora says academe should help address historical injustices to Muslims
Ateneo de Davao University President Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ calls on the public to fight for religious freedom during a speech he delivered before church leaders, members of the academe, peace advocates and human rights activists at the school's Finster Hall in Davao City on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (Photo by Kilab Multimedia)

Ateneo?’s Tabora says academe should help address historical injustices to Muslims

Ateneo De Davao University school president Fr. Joel Tabora is calling on the academe to do a "?serious work"? in addressing the historical injustices against the Bangsamoro.

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