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Read more about the article Suspected kidnappers shot dead by Davao cops
Members of Davao City Police cordon off a portion of downtown Claveria Street where two suspected members of a kidnap-for-ransom group inside this parked white Mitsubishi Montero vehicle were killed by authorities at around 12 noon Thursday. (www.davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Suspected kidnappers shot dead by Davao cops

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

The bodies of the two were recovered inside a Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicle parked in front of Allied Bank in Claveria Street.

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Read more about the article Davao City tightens security
HEATED POLITICS. Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte advises Joji Ilagan-Bian on Tuesday to get out of politics if she can’t “take the heat.” Bian, who’s running as a representative for second congressional district, has earlier asked to spare her husband from political bickering. She’s challenging Mylene Garcia-Albano, Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod’s bet, for the position. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Davao City tightens security

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

“Foot patrols (and) the checkpoints are 24/7.  One of the stations at any one time should be conducting a checkpoint in the three entries to the city including the fourth from Samal Island.” -- Chief Superintendent Jaime Morente, outgoing Regional Director of the Philippine National Police

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Duterte gives 24 hours for drug pushers, murder-for-hire to leave Davao

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today “Kamong tanan nga konektado niya, dili na ta magbinolahay.  Kabalo mo nga kamo akong ginatunong.  Who has had, or who had had dealings with (Balingit).  Tagaan ta mo’g 24 oras.  Makita ta mo sa Davao, mosuroy ko.  Sorry na lang.  Ayaw kog mahaya.” – Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte

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