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Read more about the article Progressive lawmakers ask SC for TRO on martial law extension
PETITIONERS. Mindanao activists, human rights defenders, and Makabayan lawmakers ask the Supreme Court for an urgent temporary restraining order on the extended martial law in Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of Anakpawis Party-list Rep. Ariel Casilao)

Progressive lawmakers ask SC for TRO on martial law extension

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Leaders of the Makabayan bloc on Monday, January 8, petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) to issue an "urgent" temporary restraining order (TRO) against the extended martial…

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Read more about the article President Duterte accepts Pulong’s resignation
Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)

President Duterte accepts Pulong’s resignation

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Malacañang on Friday, January 5 accepted the resignation of Presidential son and city vice mayor, Paolo Duterte. The Palace informed Vice Mayor Duterte of President Rodrigo…

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Read more about the article BPO workers network to launch own probe on NCCC Mall fire
SAFER WORKPLACE. Members of the Business Process Outsourcing Industry Employees Network (BIEN) and progressive groups call for justice for the fire victims in front of NCCC Mall of Davao in Maa Wednesday afternoon, January 3, 2017. (Photo by Jaja Necosia)

BPO workers network to launch own probe on NCCC Mall fire

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- An independent network of employees working in business process outsourcing companies plans to conduct its own probe on the tragic fire incident that killed dozens of…

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Read more about the article Marina chief sacked over junkets
Marcial “Al” Amaro III. PHOTO from http://www.marina.gov.ph

Marina chief sacked over junkets

DAVAO CITY, Philippines ---- Another official was booted out from position after allegedly making "excessive" travels abroad. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced here Thursday, the dismissal from government service of…

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