Read more about the article NCIP hit for being ‘mum’ on Lumad killings, displacement
In a protest action in front of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in Davao City on Tuesday, August 23, Jong Monzon, secretary general of Pasaka Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao says the commission "tolerated" the formation of paramilitary groups who they say are committing human rights violations. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

NCIP hit for being ‘mum’ on Lumad killings, displacement

As the formal talks between the government and the National Democratic Front continue on its second day on Tuesday, August 23 members of the PASAKA Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao called for the abolition of the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) because of the agency's inaction to address extrajudicial killings and displacement of Lumad due to militarization.

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Read more about the article City Administrator gets SP approval
City Administrator lawyer Zulieka T. Lopez delivers her message before the members of the city council as the local lawmakers confirmed her appointment as the City Administrator Tuesday, August 23, 2016. (City Information Office)

City Administrator gets SP approval

The City Council approved the appointment of City Administrator Zuleika Lopez in a resolution passed on Tuesday, August 23.

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Read more about the article New City Hall employees attend 2-day orientation
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New City Hall employees attend 2-day orientation

Some 55 new City Hall employees attended the first day of the two-day orientation seminar by the Human Resource Management Office to educate them of their duties and responsibilities as government employees on Tuesday, August 23.

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