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SAVE SCHOOLS. Lumad students, teachers, and support groups led by Save Our Schools rally at the Department of Education's central office in Pasig City. They ask Education Secretary Leonor Briones to condemn alleged military attacks on their schools spread across Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of Save Our Schools Network)

‘Declaring NPAs terrorists a threat to Lumad children’

President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to declare the New People’s Army as a terrorist group have caused a chilling effect to the Lumad children in Mindanao, progressive groups said.

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Read more about the article Ampatuan massacre case ‘almost done’ after 8 years – lawyer
Members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines in Davao City light candles for the victims of the Ampatuan Massacre in a candle lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. The activity is held to commemorate the massacre in Ampatuan, Maguindanao seven years ago which claimed the lives of 58 people, including 32 media workers. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Ampatuan massacre case ‘almost done’ after 8 years – lawyer

After eight years, the families of the slain victims of the infamous Ampatuan massacre would be able to see a flicker of hope as a resolution of the case is at hand, a lone private prosecutor said on Friday.

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Read more about the article NUJP to launch book tackling journos security  in Davao
National Union of Journalist in the Philippines (NUJP) Davao Chapter president Zea Capistrano (right) and treasurer Kristianne Fusilero (left) announce the upcoming launching of Defending Journalis slated on November 18 at Pinnacle Hotel during the Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao on Monday, November 13. (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)

NUJP to launch book tackling journos security in Davao

A media watchdog is set to launch here a book tackling the safety of journalists in various countries including the Philippines, on Saturday, November 13.

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Read more about the article Martial law should continue, says Marawi police chief
BULLET-RIDDLED. This photo shows the bullet-riddled apartment of Abu Sayaff leader Isnilon Hapilon at Basak Malutlut in Marawi City. (Divina M. Suson / davaotoday.com)

Martial law should continue, says Marawi police chief

“This is the positive result of martial law, people now have discipline. That’s why it should be continued,” says Police Superintendent Ebra M. Moxsir

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