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NO TO MARTIAL LAW. Progressive groups in Davao City hold a protest along Roxas Avenue to condemn the extension of martial law in Mindanao for one more year. In a joint session on Wednesday, December 13, the Congress approved the request of the Palace to extend the implementation of martial law until December 31, 2018. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/ davaotoday.com)

SC decision on ML extension draws flak from Lumad schools, solons

The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the third extension of Martial Law extension in Mindanao until the end of 2019 has drawn flak from various progressive groups, calling it as “outright neglect of human rights.”

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Read more about the article NPA frees captured government troops to Bong Go, Baste Duterte
Private First Class Darlino Alipayo Cariño Jr. and Cpl. Eric Bulado Manangan of the Army's 3rd Special Forces Battalion and six members of the Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) sign the release papers during the turn-over ceremony on Tuesday, February 19, at Barangay San Juan, Bayugan City. (Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

NPA frees captured government troops to Bong Go, Baste Duterte

The New People's Army (NPA) freed Private First Class Darlino Alipayo Cariño Jr. and Cpl. Eric Bulado Manangan of the Army's 3rd Special Forces Battalion and six members of the Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA

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Read more about the article Gabriela solons to Duterte: Sign expanded maternity bill now
INQUIRY. Gabriela Women's Party Representative Arlene Brosas sa?ys? she along with tother members of Makabayan Coalition in ?C?ongress will be filing a resolution calling for an inquiry on the alleged human rights violations committed by the military in Baranggay Dominga, Calinan in Davao City. Brosas made the pronouncement in a press conference at the United Church of Christ in the Philippines Haran compound in Davao City on Monday, May 21. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Gabriela solons to Duterte: Sign expanded maternity bill now

Gabriela Women’s Partylist Representative Arlene Brosas has called on President Rodrigo Duterte to sign the expanded maternity bill that will provide women who are working in public and private institutions and informal sectors 105 days of paid maternity leave.

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