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Read more about the article In Marawi, 27 unclaimed bodies laid to rest
The provincial government of Lanao del Sur buries on Monday, July 24, the 27 sets of human remains in Maqbar Public Cemetery in Barangay Papandayan Caniogan, Marawi City. (Divina M. Suson)

In Marawi, 27 unclaimed bodies laid to rest

The provincial government of Lanao del Sur buried on Tuesday morning?,? 27 unclaimed cadavers of individuals who died ?becau?se of the ongoing conflict in Marawi City.

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Read more about the article Mindanao’s construction boom to lure migrants home
HAMMER TIME A laborer is mashing concrete in a construction of a new high-rise condo unit along C.M. Recto (Claveria) Street. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Mindanao’s construction boom to lure migrants home

The construction boom felt in Mindanao is seen as a major factor that could potentially decongest the Philippine capital of Manila, where millions of Filipinos from the provinces go for work opportunities.

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Read more about the article ‘Waste of taxes,’ minorities want NCIP dismantled
ABOLISH NCIP. Delegates to this year’s Lakbayan of National Minorities stage a protest at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Tuesday, Sept. 5 and called for the abolition of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, which they said has failed to serve the interests of the indigenous people in the country. (Photo courtesy of SANDUGO)

‘Waste of taxes,’ minorities want NCIP dismantled

Lumad and Moro delegates to this year’s Lakbayan of National Minorities stormed the south gate of the House of Representatives on Tuesday morning, Sept. 5 to press a zero allocation and budget for the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and call for its abolition.

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