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Eastern Mindanao Commander Lt. Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero denies the ?Army's connection to Butsoy Salusad and the New Indigenous People's Army (Nipar). According to eyewitnesses, Salusad and his group strafed a wedding celebration in Sitio Tibugawan, Baranggay Kawayan, San Fernando, Bukidnon, last Saturday, July 30, killing one pregnant woman and wounding four children. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Army to include Oplan Tokhang in community immersions

Lt. General Rey Leonardo Guerrero of the Eastern Mindanao Command said they are now coordinating with the Philippine National Police to include the anti-drug campaign Oplan Tokhang in their village immersions.

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PRO 11 chief says NPA violated rights of captured police officer

The National Police here accused the New People’s Army (NPA) of violating the right of its captive, Police Chief Inspector Arnold Ongachen, when he allegedly delivered his message under duress.

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Read more about the article Duterte, Lopez to grace Mindanao’s environmental summit   
President Rodrigo R. Duterte chats with guests during the Presidential Security Group (PSG) fellowship night at the PSG Compound in the Malacañang Park on Sunday evening, July 31, 2016. Also in the photo is PSG Chief Colonel Rolando Bautista. ACE MORANDANTE/PPD

Duterte, Lopez to grace Mindanao’s environmental summit  

President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to attend the Mindanao Environmental Summit 2016 at the Ateneo de Davao University on Thursday afternoon, August 4.

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Read more about the article Public lying-in centers seen to curb maternal, infant mortality rate
A nurse takes the blood pressure of a pregnant mother during her regular pre-natal check up at the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City. The Department of Health says that a pregnant woman should have at least four prenatal visits throughout her pregnancy to ensure the health of the mother and the baby. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Public lying-in centers seen to curb maternal, infant mortality rate

The City Health Office (CHO) sees the establishment of public lying-in centers in communities as a strategy to reduce maternal and infant mortality rate.

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Read more about the article Duterte tells companies: stop contractualization
President Rodrigo R. Duterte answers queries from members of the media after administering the oath of office for the newly-appointed undersecretaries of different government agencies at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on August 1, 2016. ACE MORANDANTE/PPD

Duterte tells companies: stop contractualization

President Rodrigo Duterte said that he will go after employers who will continue with the practice of contractualizing workers.

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