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Progressive groups in Northern Mindanao in a press conference in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday, November 28 maintain that they are operating within the bounds of the law and lambasted the Duterte government for threatening activists. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Activists to gov’t: we are not NPA supporters

Progressive groups have dared authorities to substantiate the accusation that they are supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed component, the New People’s Army (NPA) as President Rodrigo Duterte recently threatened to arrest members of the so-called "legal fronts" of the communists.

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Read more about the article Duterte to ask Congress for special session on BBL
President Rodrigo Duterte, in his speech during the Bangsamoro Assembly held at the Old Provincial Capital in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on November 27, 2017, announces that he will ask Congress for a special session where Moros as well as Lumads can voice out their concerns on how the historical injustices committed against them would be addressed. (ROBINSON NIÑAL JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

Duterte to ask Congress for special session on BBL

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, vowed to walk an extra mile to work on a ‘one republic’ for all Filipinos inclusive of Chirstians, Muslims and Lumad.

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Read more about the article Palace: No need for revolutionary gov’t
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in a press conference in Davao City, Monday, November 27, 2017. (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)

Palace: No need for revolutionary gov’t

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Palace sees no reason for President Rodrigo Duterte to call for the establishment of a revolutionary government.

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Read more about the article Moro group urges lifting of martial law in Marawi, Mindanao
(Divina M. Suson / davaotoday.com)

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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