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Read more about the article CPP warns Duterte against arming fire protection personnel
Firefighters from 911 had difficulty putting out the fire that razed 200 houses for nearly three hours in a crowded and narrow settlement in Sasa Km 11 last Thursday. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

CPP warns Duterte against arming fire protection personnel

President Rodrigo Duterte will "regret" plans to arm firemen and include them in the anti-insurgency campaign of the government, said the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).

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Read more about the article Davao City lobbies for martial law exemption
ON GUARD. A military tank and truck are on standby outside the Sangguniang Panlungsod building along San Pedro Street as Davao City celebrates for the first time the Kadayawan festival under Martial Law. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Davao City lobbies for martial law exemption

A resolution from the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) will be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte requesting for the exemption of the City from martial law.

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Read more about the article City security tightened for Kadayawan festivities
KADAYAWAN SECURITY DRY-RUN Don’t be surprised to see policemen lining up like this during the Kadayawan parades this weekend. Davao City police is deploying 600 personnel to secure the parade route for Kadayawan’s Indak-Indak (street dancing), who are seen here conducting a dry-run for their security positioning. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

City security tightened for Kadayawan festivities

Authorities will be deploying thousands of personnel to ensure public safety during the 34th celebration of Kadayawan Festival.

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