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Lumad? groups from Mindanao traveled to Manila and trooped to the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 8 to condemn the High Court's decision upholding the constitutionality of the Martial law extension in Mindanao. (Contributed photo)

ML extension is ‘like rubbing salt to our wounds’, Lumad says

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — "Martial law extension is killing ?martial ?l?aw victims twice." This is how ?the ?tribal group PASAKA describe?d? the Supreme Court approval of President Rodrigo Duterte's request…

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Read more about the article Evacuation centers for IP readied in Davao
MEALS. Inside the “Kampuhan” (camp), indigenous peoples cook their own meals and share the food among members of the organization at the Campus Management Grounds of the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City.

Evacuation centers for IP readied in Davao

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced the city has prepared an evacuation area for indigenous people or Lumad who will leave their homes in armed conflict areas. “Yes.…

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Read more about the article ‘Martial law extension few steps to nationwide expansion’
LIFT MARTIAL RULE. Lumad and Moro groups stage a protest action at the Boy Scout Circle in Quezon City on Friday, July 21 and call on the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte to lift the imposition of martial law in Mindanao. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

‘Martial law extension few steps to nationwide expansion’

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Supreme Court decision which affirmed President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law in Mindanao until the end of 2018 faced opposition from various leftist…

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Read more about the article Davao City officials support plan to beef up police
Davao City Police formation (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao City officials support plan to beef up police

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Local officials here are supporting Davao City Police Office’s (DCPO) request for additional police officers and stations, with security threats in the President's hometown at bay.…

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