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Read more about the article Solon urges Duterte, Reds to support UN’s call for a ‘pause’ in conflict

Solon urges Duterte, Reds to support UN’s call for a ‘pause’ in conflict

A member of the House of Representatives (HOR) has urged the Duterte administration and Communist guerillas to support the United Nations (UN) Security Council’s call for a 90-day “humanitarian pause” in conflicts worldwide amid the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Read more about the article Teachers raise issues over DepEd’s plan to open new school year
BALIK ESKWELA. Pupils from Magallanes Elementary School line up as their teacher tours them inside the school premises on June 6, the second day of the opening of classes across the country. The opening of classes on June 5 is mar with the usual problems of insufficient number of classrooms, teachers, among others. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Teachers raise issues over DepEd’s plan to open new school year

While the Department of Education (DepEd) eyes the month of August to open the school year 2020-2021, an alliance of teachers said that preventive measures should be first put in place to ensure the welfare of students and employees amid the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Read more about the article CPP to Duterte: Don’t blame NPA for failure in Covid pandemic
Young New People’s Army (NPA) rebels stand in formation during the recent anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) in a town in Misamis Oriental province on Dec. 26, 2016. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

CPP to Duterte: Don’t blame NPA for failure in Covid pandemic

"A classic tactic to draw away the people's attention from the government's inept, incompassionate, irresponsible actions in the face of the pandemic.

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Read more about the article Progressive groups wary of Duterte’s martial law threat
President Rodrigo Duterte in a press briefing has placed Luzon under enhanced community quarantine last March 16, 2010. (Presidential photo)

Progressive groups wary of Duterte’s martial law threat

Progressive groups criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for “diverting” the public’s attention following his threat to declare martial law amid the Coronavirus crisis in the country.

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