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Read more about the article Unchanged labor export policies force Moros to seek jobs abroad
UNIFIED MOVE. Moro delegates from Mindanao join the Lumads and other sectors to this year’s Lakbayan of National Minorities for Self Determination, Justice and Peace to air out major issues that matter to their lives, such as the lifting of martial law and the implementation of socio-economic reforms to end poverty. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Unchanged labor export policies force Moros to seek jobs abroad

Difficulties in finding jobs and the tight economic situation in the country force Moro residents in Mindanao to pack up things and set foot abroad to find jobs.

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Read more about the article BIFF offers to mediate between MILF, ISIS-linked breakaway
BIFF spokesperson Abu Misry Mama (File photo/davaotoday.com)

BIFF offers to mediate between MILF, ISIS-linked breakaway

The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) is offering help to an ongoing rift between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and several ranks supporting the Islamic state militant group (ISIS).

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Read more about the article Ombudsman charges ex-Basilan mayor, treasurer for non-remittance of GSIS contributions

Ombudsman charges ex-Basilan mayor, treasurer for non-remittance of GSIS contributions

The Ombudsman indicted a former Basilan town mayor and a municipal official on allegations that they failed to remit the Government Service Insurance System premium contributions of the municipal employees.

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Read more about the article Federalism feared to cripple Lumad’s rights
FEDERALISM. Lipatuan Joel Andres Unad, Chair of the Mindanao Peoples Conference for Peace and Development (MIPCPD), says they want to see a clearer view of what would be the Lumad's participation and situation when Federalism is put in place. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Federalism feared to cripple Lumad’s rights

An indigenous people (IP) tribal leader in Mindanao expressed concern that their bundle of rights might be disregarded by the time the federal form of government is implemented.

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Read more about the article Leader challenges Duterte’s Maranao bloodline
IN TEARS. Maranao leader Sultan Macara Sampuan is in tears as he narrated in a press conference at Fuente Osmeña Park in Cebu City on Tuesday, Aug. 22 the continuing destruction of the lives of the people of Marawi as the military air assaults and ground operations continue in the area. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Leader challenges Duterte’s Maranao bloodline

If indeed President Rodrigo Duterte has Maranao blood in his veins then he should consider ordering the troops to end air assaults and ground operations in Marawi, a Moro leader raised this challenge.

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