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Read more about the article Red-tagging alarms students, faculty members of UP-Cebu
Markings on the facade of the University of the Philippines of Cebu pertaining to the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New People's Army, welcomed students and faculty on Monday morning, March 29. (Photo from Nagkahiusang Kusog sa Estudyante's Facebook page)

Red-tagging alarms students, faculty members of UP-Cebu

Students and faculty of the University of the Philippines in Cebu (UP-Cebu) expressed alarm over what they said a malicious attempt to red-tag the institution after painted words "CPP-NPA salot" were seen in front of the campus on Friday morning, March 29.

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Read more about the article Fire ruins PHP 3-M worth of properties in Davao during Fire Prevention Month
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)

Fire ruins PHP 3-M worth of properties in Davao during Fire Prevention Month

Despite the intensified campaigns made by various stakeholders this month in line with the observation of Fire Prevention Month, a total of 60 fire incidents are still recorded in the area of Davao this March, the Bureau of Fire Protection in the region (BFP-11) said in a report.

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Read more about the article City gov’t extends Q1 real property payments until June
The city government of Davao extends the deadline for the payment of real property taxes until June 30. (Ken Cagula/davaotoday.com)

City gov’t extends Q1 real property payments until June

The payment for the first installment of real property taxes has been extended by the city government of Davao for three months, or until the end of June this year.

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Read more about the article IFI Bishops to Duterte: ‘We are not your enemy’
Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) Bishops (Photo from IFI Page Gallery's Facebook Page)

IFI Bishops to Duterte: ‘We are not your enemy’

Fifteen bishops of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) in Mindanao wrote an open letter to President Duterte after a gathering they facilitated on Monday, March 26 in Cagayan de Oro City.

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Read more about the article NDFP reiterates consultants are protected under JASIG
Lawyers were finally able to talk to arrested NDFP peace consultant Frank Fernandez, along with his wife and one companion after the police was denying whereabouts of the three for a day.(Photos from Karapatan)

NDFP reiterates consultants are protected under JASIG

This was the assertion made by the leadership of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) after one of its consultants, Frank Fernandez, was arrested on Sunday, March 24.

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