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HEAVY BURDEN. The continuing military offensives against the ISIS-linked Maute group and Abu Sayyaf in Marawi has taken its toll on the thousands of residents who, due to fear, hurriedly left their abode and livelihood for safety. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com photo)

Moro leaders in Tagum condemn terror attack in Marawi

A group of Moro people in Tagum composed of leaders, Imams and Arabic facilitators condemned the terror attack in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur perpetrated by the ISIS-linked Maute group.

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Read more about the article Mayor Sara Duterte lauds arrest of Maute patriarch

Mayor Sara Duterte lauds arrest of Maute patriarch

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Mayor commended Lt. Col. Nestor Mondia and his team in Task Force Davao "for always being alert, for their hard work, and for their unquestionable dedication to keep Davao City and the Dabawenyos safe from terrorists like the Maute brothers.”

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Read more about the article A recurring problem: Lack of classrooms, teachers mar opening of classes in Davao
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A recurring problem: Lack of classrooms, teachers mar opening of classes in Davao

The opening of classes on June 5 in both elementary and high school in Mindanao was marred with the usual lack of classrooms and teachers, an official of the education department said.

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Read more about the article EDITORIAL| A different kind of assault

EDITORIAL| A different kind of assault

Approximately 26 million children trooped to major public and some private schools during the opening of classes today nationwide. But the annual event did not hog the headlines as it would normally do. This, as the country was gripped with the attack by a lone gunman at the elite Resorts World Manila last dawn Friday. Foremost in the minds of the many was the question whether the attack was a terrorist assault grave enough to precipitate a martial law declaration nationwide, and graver still, that it would impede the school opening today.

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Read more about the article Maute patriarch, 4 others nabbed in Davao
MOST WANTED. Government security forces apprehend Cayamora Maute, the patriarch of the Maute Clan in Lanao del sur at the Sirawan, Toril checkpoint while attempting to enter Davao City onboard a black Toyota Hiace Grandia van on Tuesday, June 6 at around 10 a.m. Cayamora claims that he was on his way to have a medical checkup because he has difficulty in hearing and experiencing coughing. Security officials in the scene say Cayamora conceal his face at the checkpoint. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Maute patriarch, 4 others nabbed in Davao

Cayamora Maute, said to be the patriarch of the Maute Group along with four other companions that include his daughter and second wife were nabbed by security officials in a checkpoint at Sirawan, Toril here at around 10 am on Tuesday.

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