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Read more about the article Lumad group decries ‘enemy of the state’ tag, hits reso questioning DSWD MOU
NOT ENEMIES. Kerlan Fanagel, chairperson of the Pasaka Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao nixes the joint resolution issued by the Regional Peace and Order Council 11 and the Regional Defense Council 11 that urged the Office of the President to review the memorandum of understanding signed between Pasaka and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. In a press conference at the UCCP Haran in Davao City on Monday, June 5, Fanagel also hit the "enemy of the state" tag given to them by the two government agencies, calling them "malicious" and "irresponsible". (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Lumad group decries ‘enemy of the state’ tag, hits reso questioning DSWD MOU

The PASAKA Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao, an alliance of several town-based Lumad organizations expressed indignation at the joint resolution issued by the Regional Peace and Order Council 11 and the Regional Defense Council 11, which urged the office of the president to review the existing memorandum of agreement between the Department of Social Welfare and Development and PASAKA.

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Read more about the article Survey says Davao youth starts drinking, smoking as early as 12 years old  

Survey says Davao youth starts drinking, smoking as early as 12 years old  

A recent survey conducted by the Institute of Popular Opinion (IPO) of the University of Mindanao revealed that the youth here started smoking and drinking when they were 12 years old, six years earlier than the common age.

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Read more about the article Lumad groups hit Duterte for failed promises
MILITARIZATION CONTINUES. Datu Camilo Asulan of the Kahugpongan sa mga Mag-uuma sa Kitaotao told reporters in a press conference at the United Church of Christ in the Philippine in Davao City on Monday that changes promised by President Rodrigo Duterte fail as Lumads in the countryside continue to experience terrorism in the hands of state forces. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Lumad groups hit Duterte for failed promises

Lumad leaders expressed disappointment over President Rodrigo Duterte's failed promises to protect their communities from dislocation as a result of military operations, moreso, with the imposition of Martial Law in Mindanao.

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