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Moro group urges lifting of martial law in Marawi, Mindanao

The lifting of the martial law in Mindanao, especially in Marawi City, will hasten the return of the affected residents to their respective homes, a Moro leader said Sunday. Nov. 26.

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Groups slam ?PSG move to ?ban protest?s? in Panacan’s Presidential guest house?

Progressive groups and security sectors ?met ?here on Friday, November 24, in a public hearing to discuss the request of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) to ban all protest outside the Presidential Guest House in Panacan.

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Read more about the article Peace advocates: mothers play big role in countering violent extremism
WOMEN FOR PEACE. (From left to right) Nida Dans of Mothers for Peace, Irene Santiago, convenor of the National Women Peace Table, and Grace Rebollos of Zamboanga-Basilan Integrated Development Alliance, Inc. (ZABIDA) during the First Women’s Peace Table at the Marco Polo Hotel on Thursday, November 23. (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)

Peace advocates: mothers play big role in countering violent extremism

A group of women peace leaders said one of the best ways to counter violent extremism here in the country is by empowering the mothers.

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Sara Duterte to pursue localized talks with Reds

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Thursday, November 23, announced that Davao City Peace Committee (DC-PEACE) will ??push through with ?initiating localized peace talks with New People’s Army?, or? until ?it would receive the official document from the Office of the President ?cancelling all forms of negotiations.

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