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Read more about the article ROTC to “normalize” violence, impunity in schools, group warns
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ROTC to “normalize” violence, impunity in schools, group warns

The youth group League of Filipino Students (LFS) recently voiced out its concerns and condemned the government’s renewed bid to revive the mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) among senior high school (SHS) students in the country.

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Read more about the article Comelec exec green lights Lanao Norte plebiscite despite blasts
Police and military personnel man a checkpoint in the national highway in Lala, Lanao del Norte as the people of this province cast their vote and decide whether the six towns will be included in the soon-to-be created Bangsamoro region. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Comelec exec green lights Lanao Norte plebiscite despite blasts

Authorities have urged the people of this province to go out and vote whether six of Lanao del Norte’s towns will be included in the new Bangsamoro region despite the explosions that occurred in three towns Monday, the eve of the Feb. 6 plebiscite.

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Read more about the article 30-day suspension order up vs. Davao-based Bus Company
Seven individuals were killed while 30 others were wounded during the accident involving two buses along Km. 92, Barangay Magsaysay, Nabunturan town in Compostela Valley province on Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Police Regional Office 11)

30-day suspension order up vs. Davao-based Bus Company

Seven individuals were killed while 30 others were wounded during the accident along Km. 92, Barangay Magsaysay, Nabunturan town in Compostela Valley province on Monday afternoon.

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Read more about the article Davao City gives P3.9-M financial aid to flood-stricken areas in Southern Mindanao
View of Pagsabangan, Tagum City affected by massive flood last January 27.(Screenshot from Davao del Norte Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council video)

Davao City gives P3.9-M financial aid to flood-stricken areas in Southern Mindanao

A total of P3.9-million pesos financial aid will be extended by the City Government to calamity-hit provinces in the Davao Region.

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Read more about the article PDEA-11 arrests 3 in drug den raid
Authorities nabbed three suspects allegedly operating a drug den in Davao City on Sunday, February 3.(Photo courtesy of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency XI)

PDEA-11 arrests 3 in drug den raid

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the region (PDEA-11) has arrested three suspects allegedly running a drug den in Davao City.

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