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Read more about the article Group doubts Duterte’s all-out war: It’s after Lumad, not rebels
In a press conference in Freedom Park Davao City, Pasaka Lumad Confederation in Southern Mindanao Chairman Kerlan Fanagel formally opens the caravan of the national minorities which will be leaving for Manila on October 8, Saturday. (contributed photo)

Group doubts Duterte’s all-out war: It’s after Lumad, not rebels

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A Lumad group here reacted to President Rodrigo Duterte's statement on stepping-up the government's counter-insurgency campaign, saying it will affect thousands of Lumad in Mindanao. For…

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Read more about the article Farmers reclaim land from Lapanday after decades
LAND OCCUPATION. Not minding the heat of the sun, farm workers help in mounting the tents for the 46 GMARBAI II agrarian reform beneficiaries as they marked the first day of tenancy of the reclaimed land in Tagum City. (Cy Bermudez/davaotoday.com)

Farmers reclaim land from Lapanday after decades

DAVAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – After decades of waiting and struggling to own their lands, 46 farmers occupied peacefully a land area covering 34.6 hectares in Tagum City on January…

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