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Read more about the article ‘Horrifying’: Lopez says 37 of 75 MPSA to be cancelled are in Mindanao
Environment secretary Gina Lopez announces on Monday, Oct. 24 that the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources will no longer accept new mining permit applications. Lopez attnted a dialogue with the leaders of the indigenous and Moro peoples alliance, Sandugo, at the University of the Philippines Diliman. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

‘Horrifying’: Lopez says 37 of 75 MPSA to be cancelled are in Mindanao

Mindanao watersheds have 37 mineral production sharing agreements, a number which Environmental Secretary Gina Lopez described as “horrifying.”

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Read more about the article NPA’s prisoners plea to AFP: ‘Cease military operations’
Mt Alip command front 72 of the Far South Mindanao region (contributed photo by Kath Cortez)

NPA’s prisoners plea to AFP: ‘Cease military operations’

Two government soldiers which were held captive by the New People’s Army in Far South Mindanao as “prisoners of wars” pleaded to the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to cease its military operations because it endangers their lives.

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Read more about the article REVERSAL OF FORTUNE FOR ‘PORK BARREL QUEEN’? Duterte’s SolGen moves to acquit Napoles in illegal detention of Luy

REVERSAL OF FORTUNE FOR ‘PORK BARREL QUEEN’? Duterte’s SolGen moves to acquit Napoles in illegal detention of Luy

by Malou Mangahas and Nancy C. Carvajal WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2017 OSG Manifestations,Napoles Acquittal Jan 2017, PCIJ THE SENATE is holding a hearing on yet another corruption case this week,…

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Read more about the article Valentine’s Day celeb: Women rally for ‘One Billion Rising’ in Davao
RISING FOR REVOLUTION. Gabriela Women's Party says at least 1,000 women, advocates, and supporters join the culmination of the One Billion Rising Revolution event in Davao City on Tuesday, Feb. 14. On its fifth year, the OBR in the Philippines is themed as "Rise for Just and Lasting Peace." (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Valentine’s Day celeb: Women rally for ‘One Billion Rising’ in Davao

Women from various sectors gathered in the Rizal Park, this city on Tuesday afternoon for the annual women rights campaign “One Billion Rising” coinciding the observance of Valentine’s Day celebration.

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