Read more about the article Boy recovered from Abu Sayyaf, 31 hostages remain
President Rodrigo Duterte witnesses the emotional reunion of eight year-old Rexon Romoc and his family at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Sulu Vice-Governor Sakur Tan and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. (King Rodriguez/Presidential Photo)

Boy recovered from Abu Sayyaf, 31 hostages remain

Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza said there are still 27 foreigners and Filipinos held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf, six of whom are Vietnamese.

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Read more about the article Davao ?City to house Phivolcs ‘mirror station’ should the ‘Big One’ hit
Engr Jamila Deocampo, head of the Davao Seismic Station based in the Philippine Science High School campus in Mintal. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Davao ?City to house Phivolcs ‘mirror station’ should the ‘Big One’ hit

This city would host a "mirror station" of the data collected by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology? (Phivolcs), a decentralization plan of the agency operation and to protect the data should the central office be destroyed by a severe earthquake.

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Read more about the article Finance chief Dominguez speaks up on Lopez’ confirmation: Being secretary is not like being a crusader
Finance secretary Carlos Dominguez III (Malacañang photo)

Finance chief Dominguez speaks up on Lopez’ confirmation: Being secretary is not like being a crusader

Before the scheduled hearing on the confirmation of Environment Secretary-designate Gina Lopez, Finance secretary Carlos Dominguez III shares what he thinks about Lopez’s role in the government.

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Read more about the article 80th Araw ng Dabaw to showcase city’s diversity
SAYAWAN SA DA'N 2013. Students perform their best at the cultural street dancing competition witnessed by thousands of people, including local and foreign tourists Friday in Davao City. The event is one of the highlights of the 76th Araw ng Dabaw celebration. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

80th Araw ng Dabaw to showcase city’s diversity

The celebration of 80th Araw ng Dabaw this year will showcase the city's different cultures, not only from the locals but also from other countries.

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