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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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Read more about the article Sara Duterte warns she might run for senator if…
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Sara Duterte warns she might run for senator if…

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio may run for senator in the May 2019 midterm elections if her father's critics come in her way. "Huwag lang ako…

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Read more about the article Philippines in 2017: Stalled peace talks with Communists
A close contact between the government and the National Democratic Front prior to the third round of peace talks on January next year is important for the success of the negotiations, an official of the Royal Norwegian Government said. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Philippines in 2017: Stalled peace talks with Communists

Peace negotiations with the Communists was notably gaining unprecedented advances. But what went wrong?

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