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Cafgu files charges vs IP leaders

Cafgu files charges vs IP leaders

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Mar 26, 2015

A member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit in Agusan del Sur has filed a petition for a Writ of Amparo and Habeas Corpus against leaders of indigenous peoples (IP) organizations who allegedly “convinced” the Banwaon tribe community to evacuate from their homes.

No police, MILF clashes in Maguindanao

No police, MILF clashes in Maguindanao

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Mar 24, 2015

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front Coordinating Committee for the Cessation of Hostilities (MILF-CCCH) refuted claims of near armed encounters between the MILF and police forces last March 14 in Maguindanao.

Asuncion lgu owes Daneco P8 M

Asuncion lgu owes Daneco P8 M

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Mar 21, 2015

The local government of Asuncion town owes the Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc., under the National Electrification Administration P 8 million.In an interview with Davao Today, Daneco legal counsel, Atty. Jorge Rapista, said Daneco’s board of director and management decided to cut the power supply of Asuncion local government because of “none payment of obligations.”

Duterte signs EO on IP rep

Duterte signs EO on IP rep

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Mar 20, 2015

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte signed Thursday an executive order to create a technical working group to help in the selection process of an indigenous people’s mandatory representative to the City Council.

Daneco cuts Asuncion lgu power supply

Daneco cuts Asuncion lgu power supply

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Mar 20, 2015

The municipal government of Asuncion in Davao del Norte is experiencing power blackout for “more than 48 hours already” after the Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative Inc., which is managed by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) cut the power supply to the LGU, a local official said.