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Tallying of votes for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in Barangay Matina Crossing started past 3 pm at Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School (DRANHS). (Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Speedy release of teachers’ honorarium urged

With the recently concluded Barangay and Sanggunaing Kabataan elections as the first implementation of the Election Service Reform Act of 2016,the Alliance of Concerned Teachers called on the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for the timely release of teachers' benefits and the need for legal assistance.

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Read more about the article Election in Davao region remains peaceful – PNP 11
Teachers acting as board of election tellers sorted the ballots before counting. (Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Election in Davao region remains peaceful – PNP 11

Authorities in Davao region reported that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan 2018 elections have been peaceful despite some reported incidents before voting day.

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Read more about the article NPA asserts wounded NPA commander protected under IHL
In this file photo taken on December 16, 2016, Ka Jinggoy, commander of the New People's Army's 1st Pulang Bagani Company led the New People's Army guerillas during the 48th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines in Barangay Lumiad, Paquibato District, Davao City. (File photo/davaotoday.com)

NPA asserts wounded NPA commander protected under IHL

The New People’s Army slammed the Armed Forces of the Philippines for serving arrest warrants against hospitalized NPA leader Zalde Cañete saying he is a “hors de combat,” a person protected under the international humanitarian law.

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