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Read more about the article PHL President Duterte off to Russia on May 22
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte explains why he ordered the dismissal of Maia Valdez, an Undersecretary under the office of Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr., in an interview with the media during his visit to the Western Command (WesCom) Headquarters at Camp General Artemio G. Ricarte in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on April 6, 2017. The President also warns he is ready to dismiss more officials if he senses any trace of corruption among them. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo

PHL President Duterte off to Russia on May 22

President Rodrigo Duterte will embark on a “landmark” official visit to Russia on May 22 to May 26, a government official announced Friday.

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Read more about the article MARBAI farmers reclaim contested land in Tagum
RIGHTFUL OWNERS. Farmers under the Madaum Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Inc., raise their fists on the day of their reinstallation at the contested San Isidro farm area in Barangay San Isidro, Madaum, Tagum City on Thursday, May 18. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

MARBAI farmers reclaim contested land in Tagum

The 159 farmer claimants under the Madaum Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Inc., successfully took over the lands they lost almost seven years ago on Thursday.

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Read more about the article More groups bat for Taguiwalo’s confirmation as DSWD exec
DSWD SECRETARY. Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, speaks during the first day of the International Conference for People's Rights in the Philippines held at the Brokenshire Convention Center in Davao City on Saturday, July 23. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

More groups bat for Taguiwalo’s confirmation as DSWD exec

The Alliance of Concerned Teacher and a militant lawmaker have asked the Commission on Appointments that Dr. Judy Taguiwalo be confirmed as the Department of Social Work and Development secretary because of her qualifications to run the government agency.

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