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Read more about the article Bayan says Australia ‘profiteering’ from Marawi war
Australia's Parliament House in Canberra (Wikipedia photo)

Bayan says Australia ‘profiteering’ from Marawi war

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—A group accused the Australian government of “profiteering” from the rising conflict in Mindanao following its provision of technical support to government troops fighting the Islamic State of…

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Read more about the article Mocha Uson under fire for visiting Marawi mosque without a hijab

Mocha Uson under fire for visiting Marawi mosque without a hijab

ILIGAN CITY, Philippines (UPDATED) – Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson was called out Tuesday, September 12, for reportedly visiting a mosque in Marawi without wearing an appropriate attire. Jamalodin Basman…

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Read more about the article Troops claim enemy’s hold in Marawi ‘decreasing’
President Duterte meets the troops battling against the terrorist in Marawi City. (Malacañang file photo)

Troops claim enemy’s hold in Marawi ‘decreasing’

ILIGAN CITY, Philippines – Despite their hesitance to give a date on when the crisis in Marawi City will end, the military claims the government is winning the war. Major…

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Read more about the article Pulong to help Davao journo threatened with libel
A day after attending their father's inauguration in Malacañang, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte walks fast from his office at the City Council to attend a press conference here on Friday, July 1. He announced that City Mayor Sara Duterte is on leave until July 22. Duterte is accompanied by his security details who are members of the Presidential Security Group. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Pulong to help Davao journo threatened with libel

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte is coming to the aid of a local journalist who was threatened with libel suit by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. In…

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Read more about the article Davao mounts own committee to talk with NPA
REVOLUTIONARIES. Members of revolutionary groups under the National Democratic Front of the Philippines wore masks of the late New People's Army commander in Davao City, Ka Parago to during a lightning rally along Crossing Elpidio Quirino Street, Davao City on Wednesday, March 29. The protest marked the 48th founding anniversary of the NPA, the Communist Party of the Philippines's armed wing. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao mounts own committee to talk with NPA

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The local government here is forming a local committee that will be in charge of talking peace with the Communists. The Local Peace Committee or DC-PEACE…

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