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U.S. SOLDIER IN ZAMBOANGA An American soldier is spotted in Camp Edwin Andrews, Zamboanga City helping carry buckets to be given to residents who evacuated from the gunfight between Moro National Liberation Front soldiers and government troops. The U.S. government pledged US$ 600,000 of relief for more than 10,000 residents affected by the clash between the MNLF and government troops, which will be delivered through the U.S. Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF) – Philippines. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L:.Saligumba)

US military interest behind terror scenario in Davao

A United States intelligence group based in Mindanao has reportedly spotted a new “terror threat” that is targeting Davao region and other key cities in the island.

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Read more about the article Recipe for resource conflict boiling in Mindanao
Some 500 farmers from Barangay Teresa of Maco town, Compostela Valley picketed the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Davao City to raise their fear of dislocation from the expansion of Apex Mining Company.

Recipe for resource conflict boiling in Mindanao

The environment month of June is marred by a dispersal of 300 farmers barricading a multinational mining firm in the town of Maco, Compostela Valley.

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Read more about the article HUMAN TRAFFICK SURVIVOR SPEAKS
Nineteen-year-old ‘Bea’ narrates how she was misled at age 14 to work at a videoke bar and suffered abuses from her manager and costumers during Friday's forum launching of an anti-child trafficking coalition.

HUMAN TRAFFICK SURVIVOR SPEAKS

Nineteen-year-old ‘Bea’ narrates how she was misled at age 14 to work at a videoke bar and suffered abuses from her manager and costumers during Friday's forum launching of an anti-child trafficking coalition. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article PHOENIX’ SUPPORT TO YOLANDA COMMENDED
Balsa Mindanao conveners present their plaque of commendation to Phoenix Petroleum Corporate Affairs Manager Ben Sur (black shirt) for their support to the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda in Leyte.

PHOENIX’ SUPPORT TO YOLANDA COMMENDED

Balsa Mindanao conveners present their plaque of commendation to Phoenix Petroleum Corporate Affairs Manager Ben Sur (black shirt) for their support to the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda in Leyte. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

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