The New People’s Army released another batch of prisoners of war in a village somewhere in Surigao del Norte province on Saturday, August 27 bringing to seven the total number of prisoners released by the rebel group coinciding with the successful first round of talks between the government and the National Democratic Front.
Now that the peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines is moving forward, President Rodrigo Duterte said the government troops will focus on dealing with the illegal drugs trade and extremism in the country.
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte said she is both heartbroken and furious over the death of a 3-year-old boy allegedly beaten by his stepfather in Matina Pangi, on Wednesday, August 24.
The New People’s Army turned over its two prisoners of war to Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao on Friday, afternoon, August 26 somewhere in Davao Oriental.
After the week-long celebration of the 31st Kadayawan festival, the city investment office reported that new investors in the city have been expressing their interest.