Military

Threat hounds witnesses, family of boy killed in Mabini strafing

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today The 13-year-old wounded boy, Jonas, (not his real name) who is still recuperating at the Davao Regional Hospital in Tagum City is now “heavily guarded” by military men of the 10th Infantry Division, Philippine Army. Hanimay Suazo, secretary general of human rights group, Karapatan, told davaotoday.com in a text message that the family of the victim is insulted and feel harassed by this act of the military.

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NPA admits killing ‘military spy’ in Davao

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN Davao Today In a statement, Ka Sandawa, spokesperson of the NPA’s Zenaida Beron Command said a “military tribunal” meted out the standing order against Paulino ‘Jun’ Landim, Jr. last March 2 for his participation as “a military spy.”

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NPA to release captured cop, soldier; declares ceasefire

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today The NPA’s ComVal North Davao South Agusan Sub-regional Command said a four-day suspension of military offensives will take effect Tuesday, February 19 to 22 in the towns of Kapalong, San Isidro, Asuncion and New Corella in Davao del Norte and in Laak, Compostela Valley.

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